LOUISIANA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY A FREE VIRTUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO HOLD INFORMATION SESSIONS

Online and in-person information sessions to be held in June & July

Louisiana Connections Academy, a fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual K-12 schooling, is enrolling now and enrollment sessions with parents and students are happening across the state.

There were 1,200 students enrolled in Louisiana Connections Academy for the 2012-2013 academic year. Parents can enroll their child online at:

http://www.connectionsacademy.com/louisiana-school/enrollment/home.aspx

Louisiana Connections Academy will host free parent information sessions to fulfill a growing number of requests for information about the virtual school program. Parents and others seeking more information about Louisiana Connections Academy can call the school at 800-382-6010 or can attend the following online or in-person info sessions.

ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS

Participants can register at www.louisianaconnectionsacademy.com

Friday, June 14, 2013 @ 11:00am-12:00pm

Monday, June 24, 2013 @ 12:30pm-1:30pm

Monday, June 24, 2013 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Monday, July 01, 2013 @ 12:30pm-1:30pm

Monday, July 01, 2013 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Friday, July 19, 2013 @ 12:30pm-1:30pm

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 @ 11:00am-12:00pm

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

IN-PERSON INFORMATION SESSIONS

HARVEY/WESTBANK

Thursday, June 13 @ 11:00am-12:30pm

West Bank Regional Library

2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058

METAIRIE

Monday, July 08 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm

Best Western Landmark Hotel

2601 Severn Ave., Metairie, LA 70002

PORT ALLEN

Friday, July 12 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm

Holiday Inn Express B.R./Port Allen

2860 N. Westport Dr., Port Allen, LA 70767

MONROE

Monday, July 15 @ 11:00am-12:30pm

Ouachita Public Library Main Branch

1800 Stubbs Ave., Monroe, LA 71201

ALEXANDRIA

Tuesday, July 16 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm

Best Western Inn Suites & Conference Ctr.

2720 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303

SHREVEPORT

Wednesday, July 17 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm

Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport

5971 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129

LAKE CHARLES

Thursday, July 25 @ 11:00am-12:30pm

Wingate by Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area

1731 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605

LAFAYETTE

Monday, July 29 @ 11:00am-12:30pm

Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

702 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

COVINGTON/NORTHSHORE

Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm

Homewood Suites by Hilton Covington

101 Holiday Square Frontage Rd., Covington, LA 70433

At the information sessions, parents will have an opportunity to learn about the Connections Academy curriculum, and thoroughly explore the program. They can also interact with Connections Academy representatives and parents.

VIDEO: Watch a “Day in the Life” of a Connections Academy family

Prospective students and their parents can also learn about Connections Academy via many social networks. Families may follow Connections Academy on Facebook and Twitter, watch videos on YouTube and read Virtual Learning Connections, the Connections Academy blog for families interested in supporting K-12 learning from home.

Louisiana Connections Academy Principal Wood encourages families considering virtual school to attend an information session because virtual education, while a great choice for many families, may not be a good fit for some. “Virtual school requires parents to make a commitment to be involved in their child’s education,” Principal Wood said. “At our information sessions, we let families know what they can expect in the virtual school setting, and what it takes to succeed. We want students to thrive at Connections Academy and understanding how it all works is essential.”

Louisiana Connections Academy delivers top-quality, personalized K-12 education that combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who benefit from an individualized approach to education. More information about Louisiana’s school, visit www.LouisianaConnectionsAcademy.com

Louisiana Connections Academy parents praise the online school’s educational program, its exceptional certified teachers, and high quality curriculum. Said Parent Dawn Sanchez, “I love the quality of education my son receives!”

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