All About Our Virginia Online School Options
byConnections Academy
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Every child in Virginia deserves a great education. For many, that might be in a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school. However, you might be wondering if your child would be better suited for enrollment in a Virginia online school.
What Is Online Public School in Virginia?
Virginia Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school in Virginia for students in grades 6–11 who want to attend school from home. It is state-certified and open to students from all over Virginia.
Where Is Online School Available in Virginia?
Virginia Connections Academy is available to Virginia students, including those who reside in Accomack County, Albemarle County, Alleghany County, Amelia County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Arlington County, Augusta County, Bath County, Bedford County, Bland County, Botetourt County, Brunswick County, Buchanan County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Charles City County, Charlotte County, Chesterfield County, Clarke County, Craig County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County, Dickenson County, Dinwiddie County, Essex County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Floyd County, Fluvanna County, Franklin County, Frederick County, Giles County, Gloucester County, Goochland County, Grayson County, Greene County, Greensville County, Halifax County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Henry County, Highland County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, King and Queen County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Lee County, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Lunenburg County, Madison County, Mathews County, Mecklenburg County, Middlesex County, Montgomery County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Nottoway County, Orange County, Page County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Powhatan County, Prince Edward County, Prince George County, Prince William County, Pulaski County, Rappahannock County, Richmond County, Roanoke County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Russell County, Scott County, Shenandoah County, Smyth County, Southampton County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Tazewell County, Warren County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Wise County, Wythe County, and York County.
As well as these independent cities: Alexandria, Bristol, Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Colonial Heights, Covington, Danville, Emporia, Fairfax, Falls Church, Franklin, Fredericksburg, Galax, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Hopewell, Lexington, Lynchburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, Martinsville, Newport News, Norfolk, Norton, Petersburg, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Radford, Richmond, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Williamsburg, and Winchester.
Who Can Attend Online School in Virginia?
Virginia Connections Academy is accessible to students in grades 6–11 across Virginia. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Virginia Connections Academy, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.
How Much Does Online School in Virginia Cost?
As an online public school, Virginia Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the textbooks and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies and in-person field trips. A family may receive a computer, as well as qualify for a hardship subsidy for internet access, if eligible.
Why Choose Online Public School in Virginia?
Students enrolled in Virginia Connections Academy enjoy the flexibility to learn at their own pace, experience more individualized attention from teachers, and have freedom from the distractions present in brick-and-mortar schools. Parents also appreciate the ability to be more involved in their children’s education.
What Does Virginia Connections Academy Offer?
Virginia Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.
Virginia Connections Academy at a glance:
NCAA-approved
provides flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead
offers gifted programs for elementary and middle school students, and honors and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students
provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
provides a range of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways
Does Virginia Connections Academy Have Clubs?
Here are just a few of the clubs offered by Virginia Connections Academy:
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Gaming and Technology Club
- Science Sleuths
Learn more about Virginia Connections Academy’s school clubs.
How Long Has Virginia Connections Academy Been Operating?
Virginia Connections Academy was founded in 2022.
Is Virginia Connections Academy Accredited?
Virginia Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all the Virginia educational and high school graduation requirements.
Virginia Connections Academy is authorized by the Scott County School Division to serve students throughout Virginia. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education, LLC, dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
What Grades Does Virginia Connections Academy Offer?
Virginia Connections Academy is open to students in grades 6–11.
If you’d like to learn more about online school in Virginia, visit us at Virginia Connections Academy.
*AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
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