Missouri Connections Academy Recognizes Kansas City Student

Bilal Sui of Kansas City, was recently named one of Missouri Connections Academy’s (MOCA) Students of the Month for December in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the virtual classroom.

“Our students of the month demonstrate leadership and an extraordinary commitment to learning while serving as strong role models for their peers,” said Lynsie Hunt, School Leader at Missouri Connections Academy. “The members of our faculty and staff are proud to give these virtual classroom leaders the recognition they deserve.”

Bilal is in the third grade at the statewide, tuition-free, online public school and was nominated by his teacher. As a Student of the Month, Bilal will receive a certificate of achievement and be profiled in the Missouri Connections Academy student newsletter and the school’s social media platforms. Each month during the school year, MOCA will recognize students in grades K through 12 who are excelling in the virtual classroom.

According to Bilal’s mother Nadia, they enrolled their children in Missouri Connections Academy this year because they liked the individualized approach to work at their own pace. She said the transition to online learning was smoother than she had expected but it wasn’t without some challenges.

“It was certainly an adjustment for the kids to get used to being on a device for a good part of the day,” she said, “but we figured out the system pretty quickly and got into our new routine.”

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 safe learning environment.

Missouri Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. 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.