Online and
In-person Information Sessions Available to
Families Interested in K-12 Virtual
Public School
Ripon,
Calif. (March 11, 2019) – California Connections Academy Ripon, a high quality tuition-free,
virtual public school, announces open enrollment for the 2019-20 school year.
The school serves more than 1,500 students in the 2018-19 school year
in grades from transitional kindergarten to 12th grade, residing
in Alameda, Amador,
Calaveras, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara and Stanislaus
counties. The flexible learning option accommodates the
needs of the modern student.
"I love the
flexibility California Connections Academy gives me, especially being
able to manage my own time,” said Angela Lan, high school student at California
Connections Academy Ripon. “I am able to find a balance between school and
the extra circular activities I want to participate in, and all of my teachers
have been very helpful and are truly dedicated to encouraging students’
learning."
Teachers work closely with
students to develop individualized learning plans using advanced technological
tools and a rigorous curriculum that nurtures strengths and provides additional
support in difficult areas. The school serves a diverse student body, which
includes competitive athletes facing challenging schedules, former homeschooled
students seeking high caliber teacher support, and other students seeking
expanded course offerings, among others.
“Open enrollment season is an
exciting time for prospective students and their families to engage with our
school as they solidify their education plans,” said Kara
Mannix, site administrator at California Connections Academy Ripon.
“We’re dedicated to providing our students with a flexible yet challenging
learning experience and look forward to serving even more students in the
2019-20 school year.”
Prolific California Connections
Academy alums include world champion figure skaters Mirai Nigasu, Vincent Zhou, Karen Chen, and Nathan
Chen, who accommodated rigorous training schedules and international
championships with the school’s flexibility.
Beyond the flexibility, the
benefits of online learning include a high-quality curriculum which meets rigorous state
education standards, and state-credentialed
teachers who lead a variety of courses, including honors and (AP)® classes,
digital technology and career technical courses. In addition, the school offers a
variety of UC "a-g" courses such as science wet labs, numerous visual
performing arts courses and more. California Connections Academy offers
students National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters, and
an AVID program to help students in grades 6-12 prepare for college.
California Connections Academy
coordinates multiple in-person field trips and special events throughout the
year, from college visits to Prom, and school picnics for students to socialize
offline with their staff and fellow students.
For additional information
about online education and the enrollment process, the school is hosting
complimentary online and in-person information sessions. To learn more about California
Connections Academy and begin the enrollment process, visit the school’s website.
About California
Connections Academy Ripon
California Connections Academy Ripon is a tuition-free, high-quality,
highly accountable virtual public school serving students in grades
K-12, including transitional kindergarten, in Alameda,
Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara and
Stanislaus counties. California Connections Academy is fully
accredited (grades K-12) by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC).
The school opened in 2012 and is authorized under state law by the Ripon
Unified School District. California Connections Academy provides students who meet state
residency requirements with the flexibility to learn from anywhere with an
internet connection with an innovative curriculum which meets
rigorous state education standards. The combination of state-credentialed
teachers, a proven curriculum, unique electives, technology tools and community
experiences creates a supportive and successful
online learning opportunity for families and children who want an
individualized approach to education. For more information, call
800-382-6010 or visit the school’s website.
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