New Public K-12 Online School California Connections Academy @ North Bay Kicks Off 2014-2015 School Year

California Connections Academy @ North Bay kicked off its first school year today, providing a new public school option for students in the North Bay that offers a flexible, individualized approach to education. This innovative, tuition-free online school serves students in grades K-12 who reside in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Yolo counties.

Many types of students can benefit from the Connections Academy online program, including rural students, student athletes and musicians, as well as those who learn at a slower or faster pace than their peers. Students at California Connections Academy have access to a robust variety of core subjects as well as gifted and advanced placement course offerings. In addition to California Connections Academy’s high-quality curriculum that is aligned to state standards, the school offers electives and extracurricular options such as Career Technical Education (CTE) classes, Juilliard eLearning online music classes, and a range of clubs and activities.
“Throughout the last few months, we’ve met many families who are equally as passionate as we are about innovative education opportunities and excited about Connections Academy coming to the area,” said Leslie Dombek, site administrator at California Connections Academy @ North Bay. “We look forward to welcoming our first class of students in the North Bay and helping each student reach his or her full potential.”
In addition to diverse course offerings, California Connections Academy’s customized learning approach tailors instruction to each student’s skill level and needs. Students and teachers work together to develop a personalized learning plan and adjust it as needed throughout the course of the year. California-credentialed teachers deliver Connections Academy’s high-quality and innovative curriculum through LiveLesson® sessions—online synchronous classroom sessions— and work with students one-on-one to answer questions and provide any additional instruction or support to help the student succeed. The highly accountable online program engages a student’s parent or another adult as his or her Learning Coach, who works to monitor academic progress in the home.

California Connections Academy @ North Bay joins the family of Connections Academy-supported schools in California, including California Connections Academy @ Ripon serving students in Sacramento, San Joaquin and surrounding areas, California Connections Academy @ Capistrano in Southern California, and California Connections Academy @ Central. The school offers an innovative, proven curriculum taught by California-credentialed teachers that is customized to meet the learning needs of each student. The online learning environment offers students the flexibility to learn from anywhere and accommodates nontraditional schedules such as those of student athletes, actors and musicians, and families that travel frequently.
The school is still enrolling students for the 2014-2015 school year. For more information on California Connections Academy @ North Bay, please visit the school’s website.

About California Connections Academy @ North Bay
California Connections Academy @ North Bay is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable online public charter school serving students in grades K-12 in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Yolo counties. California Connections Academy @ North Bay is authorized under state law by the Middletown Unified School District. California Connections Academy @ North Bay provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere with an innovative curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of state-credentialed teachers, a proven curriculum, unique electives such as the Juilliard eLearning program, technology tools and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.connectionsacademy.com/california-online-north-bay/home.aspx.
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