Has this been on your radars yet, fellow Atlantans and relocators? Georgia Connections Academy, a fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual K-12 schooling, opened for enrollment for its 2013-2014 school year last week. And you heard right—virtual and free. Because of waiting lists for enrollment, faculty is advising residents to get their applications in ASAP. But what is this virtual school all about?
Georgia Connections Academy will host free parent information sessions to fulfill a growing number of requests for more details about the virtual school program, starting Monday, March 4 in Douglasville. Parents and others seeking more information about Georgia Connections Academy can call the school at 800-382-6010 or can attend one of the following information sessions. More events will be added in additional cities.
DOUGLASVILLE
Monday, March 4
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Douglasville Conference Center
6701 Church St.
Douglasville, GA 30134
ATHENS
Wednesday, March 6
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Holiday Inn Athens
197 E. Broad St.
VALDOSTA
Monday, March 11
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Courtyard Valdosta
1564 Baytree Rd.
ALBANY
Tuesday, March 12
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST
Hilton Garden Inn Albany
101 S. Front St.
ATLANTA PERIMETER CENTER
Monday, March 18
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Hampton Inn Atlanta-
Perimeter Center
9 Hammond Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
ATLANTA NORTHEAST/NORTHLAKE
Thursday, March 21
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Doubletree Hotel
4156 Lavista Rd.
MACON
Wednesday, March 27
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Fairfield Inn and Suites Macon
4035 Sheraton Dr.
Macon, GA 31210
ATLANTA PEACHTREE CITY
Thursday, March 28
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta/
Peachtree City
2010 N. Commerce Dr.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
ATLANTA MCDONOUGH
Monday, April 8
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Fairfield Inn and Suites Atlanta McDonough
30 Mill Rd.
McDonough, GA 30253
GAINESVILLE
Tuesday, April 9
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
1735 Browns Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30501
COVINGTON
Monday, April 15
6:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Hampton Inn Covington
14460 Paras Dr. NE
Covington, GA 30014
At the information sessions, parents will have an opportunity to learn about the Connections Academy curriculum, and thoroughly explore the program. They can also interact with Connections Academy representatives and parents. Principal Robinson encourages families considering virtual school to attend an information session because while virtual education is a great choice for many families, it may not be a good fit for some.
Prospective students and their parents can also learn about Connections Academy via many social networks. Families may follow Connections Academy on Facebook and Twitter, watch videos on YouTube and read Virtual Learning Connections, the Connections Academy blog for families interested in supporting K-12 learning from home.
VIDEO: Watch a “Day in the Life” of a Connections Academy family
Georgia Connections Academy delivers top-quality, personalized K-12 education that combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who benefit from an individualized approach to education. More information, visit www.GeorgiaConnectionsAcademy.com
Enrollment is limited by the State Board of Education to 3000 students at Georgia Connections Academy for the 2013-2014 academic year. Parents can enroll their child online at: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/georgia-school/enrollment/home.aspx
