Students all across Florida, from the Florida Keys to Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville to Pensacola and beyond are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Florida Connections Academy.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY
A Tuition-Free Online Public Charter School in Florida
Florida students deserve the chance to go far in life. Florida Connections Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.
Florida Connections Academy is a tuition-free virtual public charter school that allows students grades K–12 to receive a high-quality education from home. Authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools Office, Florida Connections Academy is state certified and open to students throughout Florida, including Coral–Fort Myers, Gainesville, Homosassa Springs and beyond.
Authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools Office
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Authorizer
Florida Connections Academy, a full-time statewide online public charter school, has been authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools to serve students throughout the state beginning in the 2018–19 school year. The online school currently serves students in grades K–12, and will add a grade level each year until it serves grades K–12 by its fifth year. Enrollment will be open to students across Florida, with preference given to Hillsborough County students.
Florida Connections Academy is partnered with the approved Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) provider Connections Education of Florida, LLC (also dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning).
K-12 grades served
Florida certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public program fully online with no tuition
OUR MISSION
The mission of Florida Connections Academy is to create a personalized, student-centered learning experience with certified teachers dedicated to helping students succeed in school and in life. Learning Coaches, usually parents, guide students on a daily basis and get a front row seat to their academic journey.
PARENT REVIEWS
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The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Florida Connections Academy.
THE FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
How Online Public School Can Lead Your Child to Success
Passionate Teachers
Florida Connections Academy teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. Florida state-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
Empowered Parents
As a Florida Connections Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Strong Community
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of Florida Connections Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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