Arizona Connections Academy Information Session May 21, 2012

TUCSON (May 9, 2012) – Virtual schools for K-12 students are growing in popularity nationwide. An estimated 2 million students are already taking some of their classes online, and by 2014, an estimated 10 million students will take all or some of their classes online. How exactly does a virtual school operate and could your child benefit from attending one?

Arizona Connections Academy (ACA), a tuition-free, fully accredited virtual public school, is hosting a free information session from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 21 at the Residence Inn, 6477 E. Speedway Blvd., in Tucson.

“This is a terrific opportunity for families to learn about our online program and individualized approach to education,” said Brian Rosta, ACA principal. “We follow the same curriculum as a traditional school, but students have much more flexibility in terms of when they attend live lessons and when they do class assignments. Students can work at their own pace, advancing quickly or taking extra time with teachers on subjects that are more challenging.”

The information session will cover several topics, including the school’s program and curriculum, the enrollment process, how teachers interact with students in a virtual environment, college preparation, social events, such as field trips and clubs, and other relevant topics. Because ACA is a virtual school, it is available to K-12 students who reside anywhere in Arizona. Tuition is free, and enrolled students receive a computer and books at no charge.

Official Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/arizona