All About Our New Mexico Online School Options
byConnections Academy
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Every child in New Mexico 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 might be better suited for enrollment in a New Mexico online school.
What Is Online Public School in New Mexico?
New Mexico Connections Academy is a tuition-free, public online serving students in grades 4–12 who want to attend school from home. New Mexico Connections Academy is authorized by the New Mexico Public Education Commission and is accredited by Cognia.
Where Is Online School Available in New Mexico?
New Mexico Connections Academy is available to New Mexico students, including those who reside in Bernalillo County, Catron County, Chaves County, Cibola County, Colfax County, Curry County, De Baca County, Doña Ana County, Eddy County, Grant County, Guadalupe County, Harding County, Hidalgo County, Lea County, Lincoln County, Los Alamos County, Luna County, McKinley County, Mora County, Otero County, Quay County, Rio Arriba County, Roosevelt County, Sandoval County, San Juan County, San Miguel County, Santa Fe County, Sierra County, Socorro County, Taos County, Torrance County, Union County, and Valencia County.
Who can Attend Online School in New Mexico?
New Mexico Connections Academy is accessible to students in grades 4–12 across New Mexico. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for New Mexico 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 New Mexico Cost?
As an online public school, New Mexico Connections Academy is tuition-free, including textbooks 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 New Mexico?
Students enrolled in New Mexico 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 New Mexico Connections Academy Offer?
New Mexico Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.
New Mexico Connections Academy at a glance:
allows flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead
offers gifted programs for elementary and middle school students and honors, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students
provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
has a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways
Does New Mexico Connections Academy Have Clubs?
Here are just a few of the clubs that New Mexico Connections Academy offers:
Art Club
Chess Club
Gaming and Technology Club
Science Sleuths
Debate Club
Writers’ Oasis
Drama Club
Learn more about New Mexico Connections Academy’s school clubs.
Is New Mexico Connections Academy Accredited?
New Mexico Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all the New Mexico educational and high school graduation requirements. New Mexico Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
What Grades Does New Mexico Connections Academy Offer?
New Mexico Connections Academy is open to students in grades 4–12.
If you’d like to learn more about online school in New Mexico, visit us at New Mexico Connections Academy.
* AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
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