Exciting developments also are taking place on the curriculum front, as Connections Academy expands its educational offerings, adding new programs and a host of new courses, instructional tools, and student activities. Three new specialty academies will be available for students who have exceptional talent in the performing arts, competitive sports, or math and science. Open to qualified Connections Academy students, the Performing Arts Academy, the Sports Academy and the Math and Science Academy, offer enriching experiences, networking opportunities, and specialty-focused coursework—including NCAA-approved courses for student athletes.

All Connections Academy students will be able to select a number of engaging new courses including: Digital Arts; Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Engineering Design and Game Design; and AP World History. Innovative instructional tools will be available to students for the first time including: Lab Investigator: Virtual Dissection; a virtual wordplay game for middle school students; and selected state history courses with Google Earth tours and virtual timelines—showcased by robot avatars. Just-introduced extra-curricular clubs and activities for 2012-2013 include digital storytelling and brainteasers clubs.

For the rest of the article, go to Connections Academy Virtual Public Schools Open Enrollment for the 2012-2013 School Year