Parents Give Missouri Connections Academy Top Marks

Following its first year of operation Missouri Connections Academy (MOCA) received very high marks from parents who agree the statewide public virtual school is a high-quality academic option, according to the school’s 2021 Parent Satisfaction Survey, a third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with the online school.

As a new academic year approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic remains a serious concern for parents, nearly 90 percent of the parents who responded said they would recommend Missouri Connections Academy to parents whose children are not enrolled in the program. Ninety-one percent of the parents also agree their children are satisfied with the program and 90 percent agree the technology tools the online school uses improve their child’s learning experience.

Ninety-one percent of the parents agreed that their children are making good progress at Missouri Connections Academy and they believe the curriculum is high quality. In addition, 91 of the parents agree the teachers improve the learning experience and 89 percent of parents are satisfied with the variety of learning activities the school offers.

“Our students came to us for a variety of reasons and it’s gratifying to know that we are providing a learning environment that they believe is safe and one that meets their individual needs,” said Missouri Connections Academy School Leader Lynsie Hunt. “As we move toward our second year of serving students and their families, this feedback will serve as an important tool to evaluate our online program and to make whatever enhancements are necessary going forward.”

Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Missouri Connections Academy students are diverse and come from all different backgrounds and educational histories. Some students are academically advanced and struggle in a traditional school setting, while some prefer to learn at their own pace. Other students may be experiencing health challenges or bullying, while others are athletes or performers who require a flexible learning schedule.

Enrollment for Missouri Connections Academy for the 2021-2022 school year is currently open and the school is hosting online information sessions for interested families to learn more about the online classroom and how teachers engage and support the students. A complete schedule of events as well as more information about Missouri Connections Academy is available at www.MissouriConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling 1-(855) 953-4120.

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 2021 survey was conducted from January 19 to February 26, 2021 by Shapiro + Raj, an independent market research company that created the questionnaire, collected the data, and tabulated the results. Parents of all students enrolled at the time of the survey were invited to complete the survey online. A WebMail invitation was sent to each parent, and one response per household was submitted.