All About Our Nevada Online School Options
byConnections Academy
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Every child in Nevada deserves a great education. For many, that might be in a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school. However, you might be wondering if your child would be better suited for enrollment in a Nevada online school.
What Is Online Public School in Nevada?
Nevada Connections Academy, is a tuition-free virtual school in Nevada for grades 9–12. Currently, we are enrolling students in grades 9–10. Nevada Connections Academy is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), is state-certified, and is open to students throughout Nevada.
Where Is Online School Available in Nevada?
Nevada Connections Academy is available to Nevada students, as long as they reside in Carson City, Churchill County, Clark County, Douglas County, Elko County, Esmeralda County, Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Nye County, Pershing County, Storey County, Washoe County, and White Pine County.
Who Can Attend Online School in Nevada?
Nevada Connections Academy is generally accessible to students in grades 9–12 across Nevada, although currently we are only enrolling students in grades 9–10. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Nevada Connections Academy, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.
How Much Does Online School in Nevada Cost?
As an online public school, Nevada Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the books and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies and in-person field trips. A family may receive a computer, as well as qualify for a hardship subsidy for internet access, if eligible.
Why Choose Online Public School in Nevada?
Students enrolled in Nevada Connections Academy enjoy the flexibility to learn at their own pace, experience more individualized attention from teachers, and have freedom from the distractions present in brick-and-mortar schools. Parents also appreciate the ability to be more involved in their children’s education.
What Does Nevada Connections Academy Offer?
Nevada Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.
Nevada Connections Academy at a glance:
NCAA-approved
offers a gifted and talented, honors, special education, and Advanced Placement®* courses
provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
offers dual-enrollment through one of the community colleges in the state
offers a college and career program with information on college visits, along with an occasional field trip
offers a driver’s education course
offers ACT prep for all students
has a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways
provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, and college credits simultaneously through our innovative tri-credit offering
allows students the chance to earn entry-level professional certificates from companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce through an exclusive partnership with Coursera
Does Nevada Connections Academy Have Clubs and Socialization Opportunities?
- We have several clubs: Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Aspiring Writer’s Group, Book Club, NCA Crushers gaming club, National Honor Society, and more.
We allow students to participate in sports, band, and other extracurricular activities.
Prom is offered to all grade levels.
Pop-up events are offered with an ever-changing assortment of unique online get-togethers.
We offer a variety of events to provide opportunities for students to interact with other students, explore topics, and showcase talents, including photography and music showcases, and Hour of Code to celebrate Computer Science Week.
Learn more about Nevada Connections Academy’s school clubs.
How Long Has Nevada Connections Academy Been Operating?
Nevada Connections Academy was established in 2007.
Is Nevada Connections Academy Accredited?
Nevada Connections Academy is an accredited public school that will help students meet all the Nevada educational and high school graduation requirements. Nevada Connections Academy is accredited by the Northwest Accredited Commission (NWAC), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
What Grades Does Nevada Connections Academy Offer?
Nevada Connections Academy serves students in grades 9–12 and is currently enrolling students in grades 9–10.
If you’d like to learn more about online school in Nevada, visit us at Nevada Connections Academy.
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