Student Spotlight: Emma
A senior at Great River Connections Academy, Emma is very devoted to taekwondo and competes in national events. Go Emma!
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Emma
Emma is serious about taekwondo, and it shows! The Great River Connections Academy senior recently won her second title competing in the NCTA High School Taekwondo Nationals. Congratulations, Emma, you make us proud.
LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS
Ignite Your Child’s Passions With Great River Connections Academy
Change is everywhere. At Ohio's Great River Connections Academy, we’re helping students see change as an opportunity—so they can thrive in the world that lies ahead.
Our tuition-free online public school offers students in grades K–12 a safe, engaging environment where they can learn in the way that works best for them. Not only will your child gain the knowledge and confidence they need for assessments like standardized testing, they’ll build fundamental life skills they need to meet tomorrow’s challenges. As their learning coach, you’ll be by their side, supporting them along the way.
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Teaching students in grades K-12
Tuition-free and high-quality
Designed by online learning experts
ABOUT GREAT RIVER CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Learn With an Online Public School in Ohio
Every lesson of each class at Great River Connections Academy online public school helps your child take the next step toward their potential. Select your child’s grade level and see how we make each day meaningful.
SEE HOW A TYPICAL LESSON WORKS FOR STUDENTS:
Science 4th grade, Plant Structures
Social Studies 3rd grade, The Environment
4th Grade Plant Structures - Sample Lessons
4th Grade Science
Plant Structures
Connections Academy 4th Grade Online Learning Unit | Plant Structures
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students explore how plants have adapted to their environments, diversifying and changing to thrive in all kinds of locations. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students enhance their critical thinking skills and their ability to make connections in the world.
3rd Grade Social Studies - Sample Lessons
3rd Grade Social Studies
The Environment
Connections Academy 3rd Grade Online Learning Unit | The Environment
2 min video
In this unit, Connections Academy online students take a virtual journey around the world, learning how geography and climate come together to create our environment. Guided through a series of individual lessons that use dynamic text, video and audio, students increase their understanding of science and why it matters to their life today and the world of tomorrow.
Teachers Who Know How to Reach Students
Our elementary teachers love helping young students learn and grow. They'll also be the partners you need to fully support your child as their Learning Coach. State certified and specially trained in online learning, our teachers embrace the uniqueness of every student and guide them along the learning path that’s right for them, leading them to a future full of opportunity.
WHY CHOOSE GREAT RIVER CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
A Personalized Online Learning Experience
There are all kinds of benefits of Ohio online school, but how can we help your unique family? Great River Connections Academy provides the flexibility, solutions, and opportunities you need to make online public school work for you.
FLEXIBILITY FOR ANY OHIO FAMILY
- Day-to-day schedule flexibility
- Curriculum designed by virtual learning experts
- Learning Coach time decreases as students get older
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE
- College Prep programming
- Career Readiness offerings
- Goal settings with counselors
- Earn dual-credit through Ohio's College Credit Plus program
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What Parents are Saying About
Great River Connections Academy
There’s no better feeling than watching your child thrive. At Great River Connections Academy, we give you the opportunity to be your child’s learning coach so you can be a part of their successes. Here’s what other parents are saying about the experience.
96%
Of parents agree their child is satisfied learning at Great River Connections Academy.
97%
Of parents agree our teachers are supportive.
95%
Of parents find our LiveLesson® sessions engaging.
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Learning is a personal journey and we take a flexible, individualized approach. However your child learns best, our teachers and curriculum will lead them forward.
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