[CharterSchools] Louisiana Connections Academy still accepting students

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Still looking for a school? LouisianaConnections Academy still accepting students
 
    Louisiana Connections Academy, a free public virtualcharter school open to students from every parish of the state, has openingsfor additional students in grades K-12, said Principal Shuanessy Matthews.
 
    “We areexcited about these openings, but it is also late in the enrollment game. Mostof the openings are in grades 6-12. Therefore, if your middle or high schoolstudent is not happy with their school assignment or if virtual schooling wouldhelp your student excel in the 2014-2015 school year, contact us now,” saidPrincipal Matthews.
 
    Informationsessions are scheduled throughout the state and online. To find the sessionnearest you or most convenient for your schedule, go to 
www.ConnectionsAcademy.com/LACAevents or call the school at 225-372-8389than 1200 students were enrolled in the free public school last academic year.
 
    PrincipalMatthews said she and her staff are there to help families transition from atraditional brick-and-mortar school to the joys, freedom and flexibility of anonline education.
 
    “We are likeany other school in that we meet state curriculum standards, require testingaccountability and offer students all the opportunities of clubs and fieldtrips. But we also offer personalized tutoring, and high quality electives,like e-learning courses at Juilliard. I encourage you to find out how we canhelp your teen now,” said Principal Matthews.
 
    PrincipalMatthews said sometimes parents are looking for a public school that addressestheir values or offers a solution to a problem their child is experiencing atschool, whether a need to catch up, “survive” growing pains or even just workaround athletic training.
 
    “Parents andstudents sometimes enroll at Louisiana Connections Academy because it solves aproblem in the student’s lifecycle. Maybe the student doesn’t feel like theyfit. We help put education back in the right place for the student’s personalsuccess. After all, ‘fitting in’ isn’t the path to happiness, but being able toread is,” said Principal Matthews.
 
    She said somestudents find high school at Louisiana Connections Academy perfect because theyget a personalized education that addresses their interests, learning pace andschedule. Others find a virtual high school education a temporary reprieve froman environment that wasn’t working in a traditional setting.
 
    “Whatever the need, we make sure your child is not just okay, but is growingand excelling. We empower you and your child to cross the graduation line,”said Principal Matthews.
 

ABOUT LOUISIANA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
(www.LouisianaConnectionsAcademy.com)
 Louisiana Connections Academy is the state’s leading provider ofhigh-quality, free public virtual charter schooling for grades K through 12.Louisiana Connections Academy offers a superior, personalized education forstudents, offered by Louisiana certified teachers, with the freedom andflexibility of an online education that meets the state’s standards. As anonline charter school, students access their lessons anytime, anywhere as longas they have the technology, tools and support of their family. Accountabilityfor meeting high academic student performance is monitored by the non-profitcharter board, Friends of Louisiana Connections Academy, Wade Henderson,President. The charter school is authorized by the Louisiana Board ofElementary and Secondary Education to accept students from any parish in thestate. 1200 students attended for the 2012-2013 school year. School officialsexpanded the school curriculum to include tutoring, summer school, dualenrollment programs and high quality electives, such as e-learning courses atJuilliard. The school is headquartered in Baton Rouge at 8281 Goodwood Blvd.,Ste J, (225) 372-8389. Student field trips, graduation ceremonies,parent-to-parent events and school information sessions are regularly scheduledand promoted at the school website.







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