Missouri families invited to learn more about full-time online school

(SPRINGFIELD, MO) - Missouri Connections Academy, a statewide, tuition-free, online public school for students in grades K-12, opened its fourth academic year on Tuesday, August 22nd. As many parents continue to consider different academic options for their children, Missouri Connections Academy is offering opportunities for families to get more information about learning in a virtual classroom.

Those who are interested in learning if a full-time online school is the right fit for their child are invited to attend an upcoming online information session on Tuesday, September 19th at Noon (CDT). During the session, families will have the opportunity to speak to staff members, learn how the online classroom works and how teachers engage and support the students.

“Finding the school environment that is the right fit for your student is an important decision, so I invite families to join us and see how learning in a true virtual classroom setting might make a difference,” said Missouri Connections Academy School Leader Lynsie Hunt. “Families find stability in our virtual school and appreciate how our individualized approach empowers their children to learn and ultimately take ownership of their academic experiences.”

Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Missouri Connections Academy come from different backgrounds and choose full-time online school for various reasons. Some students prefer to take ownership of their education and benefit from the flexibility that virtual school offers, while others are looking for a consistent, safe learning environment.

Missouri Connections Academy recently received very high marks and is considered a high-quality academic option according to its 2022-2023 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with the full-time online public school.

Ninety-seven percent of the parents who responded said they believe the curriculum at Missouri Connections Academy is high quality. Ninety-four percent of the parents would recommend Missouri Connections Academy and 97 percent of the parents are satisfied with the helpfulness of their child’s teachers.

In addition, 96 percent of parents say that their child is satisfied learning at Missouri Connections Academy and 97 percent say the program gives them greater opportunities to be more involved with their child’s education. Ninety-six percent of parents say Missouri Connections Academy provides their child with opportunities to connect with peers and socialize virtually.

Enrollment for Missouri Connections Academy for the 2023-2024 school year continues to be open. A complete schedule of events as well as more information about Missouri Connections Academy is available at www.MissouriConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling 1-(800) 382-6010.

Survey methodology

Connections Academy conducts the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey to find out how parents, guardians and Learning Coaches grade the program in several key areas. The 2023 survey was conducted from January 17 to March 3 by Shapiro + Raj, an independent market research company that created the questionnaire, collected the data and tabulated the results. Parents and caretakers of all students enrolled at the time of the survey were invited to complete the survey online. An invitation was sent to each parent or caretaker, and one response per household was submitted.

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About Missouri Connections Academy

Missouri Connections Academy (MOCA) is a unique, tuition-free, online public school for K-12 students. Every day, we create a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by first learning how to be resourceful and resilient. For more information, call 1-800-382-6010 or visit www.MissouriConnectionsAcademy.com.