As flexible learning and digital literacy continue to gain momentum, many parents are looking beyond traditional brick-and-mortar schools for their child’s education. Among the unique education options is South Carolina Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school that serves K-12 students statewide. Today, students are heading back to school for the 2017-18 academic year.
“We’re excited to kick off our 10th school year with some of the brightest students and most talented educators,” said Amanda Ebel, executive director at South Carolina Connections Academy. “We’re welcoming back many returning students as well as new students who are seeking a flexible and personalized learning environment.”
The new school year kicks off just as the results of the school’s 2017 Parent Satisfaction Survey reveals that 97 percent of parents agree that the curriculum is high quality, 97 percent of parents are satisfied with teachers’ helpfulness, 97 percent of parents say their child or children are satisfied with SCCA’s program and 95 percent of parents agree that the school’s technology tools improve their child’s learning experience.
"South Carolina Connections Academy fits into my family’s ever-changing life. It allows me to focus on what’s important: my child’s education,” said Kimberly Stephens, parent of South Carolina Connections Academy student.
South Carolina Connections Academy expects to serve approximately 4500 students in the 2017-18 school year. In addition to the rigorous curriculum, the school offers innovative and diverse courses, including foreign languages, digital technology and web design, as well as Career Technical Education (CTE) courses for students interested in gaining career-specific knowledge.
South Carolina Connections Academy offers a flexible learning environment for children with a dynamic schedule, students who are ahead or behind in the classroom, learn at a different pace from their peers or want a more individualized approach to learning. State-credentialed teachers work with students to develop customized learning programs that are tailored to each student’s education needs while maintaining a curriculum that meets state education standards.
Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is currently open, and online information sessions are being held for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education. For more information on South Carolina Connections Academy, please visit the school’s website at www.SouthCarolinaConnectionsAcademy.com.
About South Carolina Connections Academy
South Carolina Connections Academy is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. South Carolina Connections Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of AdvancED. The school opened in 2008 and is authorized under state law by the South Carolina Public Charter School District. 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. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit SouthCarolinaConnectionsAcademy.com.