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Nearly 2,000 students enrolled at Arizona Connections Academy
will begin the 2015-2016 school year today, Aug. 3—receiving a
high-quality public education online without leaving home. Arizona
Connections Academy, a statewide, online public school that serves
students in kindergarten through 12th grade, offers students the ability
to attend school from anywhere there is an Internet connection by
utilizing an award-winning curriculum, state-certified teachers and
live, online lessons that create an interactive, real-time classroom.
Successfully serving students for more than a
decade, Arizona Connections Academy has seen its student population grow
statewide. While about half of the school’s students live in Maricopa
County, other areas of the state have seen a marked increase in
enrollment over the past year. Pinal County experienced a 30 percent
increase in enrollment from 2014 to 2015, and Pima County saw a 24
percent jump in enrollment over the same time period.
“We are excited to start another school year
and look forward to all that this year has to offer, from special
projects to educational field trips to social festivals and events,”
Kerri Wright, Arizona Connections Academy principal, said. “Arizona
continues to be a trailblazer when it comes to online education and
school choice, and this supportive environment fosters our school’s
ongoing growth and that of our students.”
Arizona Connections Academy is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable statewide online public school serving students in grades K–12. It is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and authorized by the Arizona State Board of Charter Schools.
Arizona Connections Academy provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of state-certified teachers, a proven curriculum, unique electives, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education.
