FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Connections Academy®支持的学校是在某些州提供K-12年级的免费在线公立学校. This is a unique program that combines the strong parental involvement of homeschooling, professional expertise and accountability, and a flexible learning environment. Connections学院为学生提供在线学习所需的工具和支持. Learn how to enroll.

Connections Academy serves students in grades K–12 in most states. Check your school’s home page to find out more.

家庭选择连接学院®，因为他们相信我们给他们的孩子一个独特的, personalized school experience where students can learn and grow.

Supported by Pearson, the world’s learning company, Connections Academy provides a complete, full-time education for children—one that includes all the core courses, electives, and social opportunities K‒12 students need. Caring teachers specialize in online learning and work with parents. Together, they set individual goals and ensure that students learn. Connections Academy prepares children for a bright future—whether that includes college, technical training, or career readiness.

• First-Class Curriculum: Our program features curriculum developed by leading educational publishers. Connections Academy families receive a combination of textbooks*, online textbooks, workbooks, comprehensive lesson plans, and exciting enrichment courses.
• Exceptional Teaching: 连接学院的专业教师与学生和家长进行一对一的指导, review assignments, and customize the curriculum. Our teachers provide extra help for struggling or gifted students.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Families receive online communication, planning, and learning management tools; online lessons and library resources; and technology literacy courses. 根据学校的不同，家庭可能会得到一台电脑和上网补贴**.

* Availability of print textbooks varies by state and course.

** Availability of computer equipment and Internet access varies by state.

Although Connections Academy and homeschooling have some similar attributes, Connections Academy is not homeschooling. All Connections Academy schools are public school programs. 连接学院学校提供一套明确的课程材料，这些材料特别符合当地标准，并使用经过认证的教师来评估学生的表现, including decisions concerning the child’s grade-level promotion. All Connections Academy students are required to take state standardized tests, and the schools are accountable to regulatory authorities for the students’ performance.

Yes. In many states, you can enroll after the start of the school year. Most schools have enrollment deadlines at some point during the year, however. Check your school’s enrollment page for more information, or call us for a consultation, particularly if you want to start late in the school year.

The online public school program is free, including all of the books and curriculum. The only costs are the optional field trips, which are organized by your school’s community coordinators and staff, and the replenishment of some school supplies, such as printer cartridges.

No. All required books and instructional materials for courses are provided to students. Some texts are provided online, and other texts are in print form.

Connections Academy provides comprehensive lesson plans online and in print, along with a number of exciting elective courses. 经过验证的课程包含由领先的教育机构开发的材料, as well as lessons and other resources developed by curriculum specialists. The curriculum for each public school is aligned to the state standards.

Yes. 所有在线公立学校的学生都必须完成他们所在州或地区要求的标准化考试. We also provide a test preparation program 培养学生所需的技能，以便在各种类型的评估中表现良好. 您的连接学院学校将安排全州的测试地点，并提前通知您您的孩子计划参加的地点和时间.

Teachers and Learning Coaches 紧密合作，创造独特的学习环境，为学生的学习设定目标. 教师全年使用个性化学习方法，称为个性化绩效学习®（PPL）。, which allows them to evaluate the needs of a student and customize accordingly.

Connections Academy students often lead busy lives, and this online flexibility allows for learning when it works best. Students will need to be available for teacher-led LiveLesson® sessions, but are able to choose how to arrange their free time in between. 对一些学生来说，课间休息可能是优化学习的答案. For others, leaving time for extracurricular activities is key. Check out the Connections Academy Blog to see some examples of sample schedules.

Visit the enrollment page to get started!

连接学院的学术安置服务团队使用学术记录为学生安排最适合他们的课程.

Connections Academy的比例为4:1（4个孩子对1个学习教练）。. 如果一个家庭有4名以上的学生，建议另请一名成人担任学习教练. In the event that the additional adult is not a parent or legal guardian, 指定学习教练协议必须由家长/法定监护人和指定学习教练共同签署.

Find the Connections Academy school in your state. Under the school's enroll section, check the eligibility page to find the following:

• Grades offered.
• The age that a child must be to start school in your state.
• The acceptable proof of age documents in your state.Any geographical restrictions for attending in your state.
• The acceptable proof of residency documents in your state.
• Restrictions for submitting immunization documentation.
• Types of immunizations (shots) your student must have for enrollment.
• Prior public schooling limitations.
• Supporting documentation.
• Types of documentation that may apply to your student that may need to be submitted.

Students who are 18 or over must meet age eligibility requirements in their state. 学生还必须提交自进入九年级以来尝试的所有课程的学术文件. 学术文件将由学校辅导员审查，以确定学生在达到入学年龄上限之前是否有资格完成课程要求. 在达到入学年龄上限之前不能完成课程要求的学生没有资格入学.

被解放的未成年人和18岁及以上的学生都需要填写家长/法定监护人（监护人）确认表格，并提供所有必要的入学文件，然后才能入学. Emancipated minors must also submit court documentation for their emancipation. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 1-800-382-6010 for more information.

“学习教练”一词是用来代表注册家长/监护人在学生的教育经历中扮演的角色. The enrolling parent/guardian chooses to serve as the "Learning Coach" which may include working closely with the teacher 为了确保作业的完成，时间表的满足，学生的参与和积极性. 家长/监护人可通过填写“指定学习教练”在线表格，指定另一名受信任的成年人担任学习教练.

You will have access to Pearson Online Classroom, our education management system, at any time of the day including weekends and holiday breaks. 这种程度的灵活性可以帮助你设计一个最适合你家人的学习日.

Communication is the most important element in succeeding with online learning. If you or your student experience any problems along the way, contact us immediately. Many kinds of support are available for students and families, including enrollment help, computer/technical support, academic assistance, and school counselor support. We are ready and willing to assist you—give us a call. Communication is key throughout your entire experience with Connections Academy.

Local schools serve one district. Connections Academy serves students from multiple districts statewide. Not all districts statewide accept the same documentation.

Connections Academy schools operate like any other public school. Therefore, our schools must comply with the same state regulations. Specific documents are required for all enrolling students.

During the enrollment process, submission of academic documentation such as a report card, unofficial transcript, schedule, or current progress report, 有助于确保您的学生在连接学院开始时有一个准确和个性化的课程安排.

作为家长/法定监护人，您可以要求提供学生最近的成绩单或非正式成绩单的副本, IEP documentation, birth certificate, and immunization record from their file. 在完成入学程序之前，不要从当前学校退学或要求学生提供完整的累积档案副本, 因为这些信息将在学生完成注册过程后从学生以前的学校要求.

That depends on you. The sooner you complete online enrollment forms and submit the required documents, the sooner your student will be enrolled. It typically takes two weeks or more to complete the entire enrollment process.

TIP: 每天登录管理员主页查看学生的注册状态和提交的文件验证.

我们的流程是精简的，以尽量减少给您带来的不便，同时仍然符合国家规定. 请参阅注册说明文档，了解一些帮助您继续进行过程的提示.

After submitting your documents, you can navigate to the Submit Documents section located in the Enrollment Details. 在那里你可以看到你的文件是否已经被核实或者还在等待处理. 注册详细信息还将显示您的文件是否被标记为无效，您的文档将被删除，以便您可以上传新文档. 如果您无法验证您的文件状态或有任何问题，请致电 800-382-6010 and contact the Enrollment Team using the document submission option in our phone system. We will check the system to see if the document was received. Please be prepared to provide us with the following information: student’s name, number of pages sent, the date sent, and if sent by fax, the fax number.

After you have confirmed your student's enrollment with Connections Academy, 你应该立即让你的孩子从你以前的学校/当地学校退学，最好是在同一天. 延迟退出可能导致混乱，额外的文件，或取消注册.

Do not withdraw your student before confirming your student’s enrollment, as this may result in additional documentation being required (e.g. report card). Delays in submitting these documents could result in delays starting school.

You can change your information by logging into Pearson Online Classroom. On your caretaker homepage, click on the "Change Contact Information" link. Or, you can notify the student’s teacher who can submit the change for you.

In order to update a parent or student name, 连接学院将需要一份合法更名文件的副本，如修改后的出生证明, marriage certificate or court order. Please submit this documentation to the Enrollment Department. If students use a preferred name and/or gender that differs from the legal name and gender, 一旦学生入学，你可以向你的学校辅导员或校长提出这个要求.

Every year, we ask Connections Academy families to rate our program. This year, once again, 完成在线学校评论的家长给我们打了高分，因为我们帮助学生在学业和个人方面取得了成功. See the results of the latest Parent Satisfaction Survey.

Just like in a bricks-and-mortar school, the most successful students have parents who are involved in their education. 我们建议家长或其他值得信赖的成年人作为学习教练来支持学生的学习. Each family does this differently, and the role largely depends on the age of the student. For instance, students in high school are encouraged to work more independently, whereas elementary-age students will need more support while completing lessons. Some of the ways families may support learning include providing daily structure, communicating with teachers, and helping students stay on track.

Throughout a student’s education, Connections Academy teachers take the lead in ensuring student success. When first getting started, 连接学院家庭支持计划提供充足的正规买球十大平台，帮助家庭熟悉在线学习结构. Learn more about the responsibilities of a Learning Coach.

Yes. 我们理解学生和家长在项目和社区中与其他人互动的重要性. 有很多机会让你参加活动，无论是在线的还是面对面的. Community coordinators and school staff plan field trips, special projects, and group meetings with other families in your area. 在线讨论组和私人电子邮件系统允许您与来自所有连接学院学校的其他学生或家长交流.

Connections Academy knows that for students to achieve at the highest levels, they need not only a great academic program, but also the freedom to learn in a safe and comfortable setting. 父母和学习教练在创造这种环境以确保孩子的健康方面也发挥着关键作用. 以下是连接学院提供的一些最重要的正规买球十大平台，以确保学生安全并专注于学习：

Throughout a student’s education, Connections Academy teachers take the lead in ensuring student success. When first getting started, 连接学院家庭支持计划提供充足的正规买球十大平台，帮助家庭熟悉在线学习结构. Learn more about the responsibilities of a Learning Coach.

• 所有连接学院提供的电脑都配备了更高级别的互联网安全设置和互联网过滤软件，可应要求拨打技术支持热线 800-382-6010. If you are using your own computer, 技术支持可以帮助您配置互联网安全设置并查找其他互联网过滤软件.
• We provide an Internet safety course for students, parents, and Learning Coaches. The course contains valuable information about practicing safe behaviors online. This course is also required training for all Connections Academy school staff.
• 有关学生安全的员工培训是连接学院专业发展计划的重要组成部分. 联系学院的课程“处于困境中的学生：识别和应对”旨在帮助教师和其他学校工作人员熟悉困境的迹象, such as from bullying/cyberbullying, neglect and abuse, or depression, or other problems that would keep students from doing their best. The course also teaches them how to respond promptly and professionally.
• 教师和学生之间定期必要的接触有助于教师了解每个学生. 了解学生的教育者能够更好地注意到可能表明问题的行为或态度.
• Connections Academy strictly prohibits any form of bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, hazing, or other destructive actions that may cause emotional and/or physical harm to students. 学校推荐正规买球平台这些禁止行为的政策记录在学校手册：一般部分和特定州的学校手册补充中.
• 每个连接学院的课程都包含一个网站链接的摘要，这样家长和学习教练就可以快速方便地注意到他们可能不希望学生访问的任何链接.
  

The amount of time a student spends on the computer varies by grade. Younger students spend approximately 15–30%, middle school students spend about 50–75%, and high school students spend about 80–90% of their school day working on the computer.*

* Time on the computer may vary based on the use of print textbooks or online textbooks. The availability of print textbooks varies by state and course.

学生和学习教练不需要高级计算机技能来参加连接学院. Through our Learning Coach Success series, 家长们有机会参加各种各样的会议，主题从熟悉科技到各种各样, to where to find resources in Pearson Online Classroom (formerly known as Connexus®), our education management system. 我们还提供技术素养课程，帮助学生发展其他技能.

There are some specific software requirements necessary to use Pearson Online Classroom, our online education management system. Please refer to the Computer Requirements page for complete details.