OUR INSPIRING FAMILIES

Across South Carolina, families are seeking a public school that better fits their needs. Read some of their stories now.

STUDENT STORIES

Moving Toward a Bright Future

From the quick-witted to the quiet thinkers—from the art lovers to the sports fanatics—every student at South Carolina Connections Academy has individual passions and distinctive personalities. But they’re all learning in a way that works best for who they are. And they’re growing into the person they want to become. Want to hear our students’ online learning success stories? Select a student to see their story.

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Anna

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Devin

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Evan

High School
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Jessica

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Kalimah

Middle School
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Kyle

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Mary

High School
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Matthew

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Natalie

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Noor

High School
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Santana

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LEARNING COACH STORIES

Finding the Opportunities Families Need

The parents and caregivers at South Carolina Connections Academy began with the same question: What’s the best option for my family? Thanks to our unique and flexible learning environment and passionate teachers, they’ve found the path forward they’d been hoping for—at an online public school. Select a parent to see their family’s story.

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Bethany

Learning Coach
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Cathy

Learning Coach
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Elizabeth

Learning Coach
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Lisa

Learning Coach
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Milissa and Wesley

Learning Coaches
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Pam

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Tamra

Learning Coach

What Parents Love About South Carolina Connections Academy

“We just started at this school, and I’m blown away. The teachers truly care and go above and beyond for their students. We are so glad we made the switch.”

— Brenda B., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

“My son graduated from South Carolina Connections Academy and is about to graduate from undergraduate and being graduate school. Connections [Academy] prepared him so well for college and now for his master’s and PhD.”

— Robyn E., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

“My daughter graduated from South Carolina Connections Academy in June and is a student at the University of South Carolina. She says her classes are ‘easy’ thanks for the work she put in at Connections Academy.”

— Bernadette S., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

"Best decision we ever made! We now have all three kids here and all three are in the top 90 percentile."

— Christina O., Parent and Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

“Best decision I ever made for my kid. He is excelling and made a complete turnaround in his attitude and grades!”

— Jessica T., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

“My kids are so happy [here]. … They aren’t missing out on socializing [and] the teachers are great. … The flexibility is really nice. Where there’s Wi-Fi, there’s school.”

— Heather L., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

“My son, my family, and I all love this program. It’s great for anyone who wants to balance education and family life, plus extracurricular activities.” 

— Bridget M., Learning Coach at South Carolina Connections Academy

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EXPLORE A DAY IN A STUDENT’S LIFE

Learn what a typical day is like for the different kinds of students who attend Connections Academy.

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