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Georgia Connections Academy Still Has Open Seats for 9-12
The online accredited school has room for more high school students.

From Georgia Connections Academy
Georgia Connections Academy, a free public virtual charter school open to students from every county of the state, still has openings for students in grades 9-12, and encourage families to enroll now.
“During this time of year, a lot of parents realize they are unhappy with their child’s school situation or for reasons beyond their control, still do not have their kid registered for a school,” said Lead Principal Heather Robinson. “We are happy to accommodate your child at our public school. If virtual schooling would help your student excel in the 2014-2015 school year, contact us now.”
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To find out more about enrollment go to www.GeorgiaConnectionsAcademy.com or call the school at (678) 825-3258.
GACA is a K-12 school where all instruction and classes occur online. Approximately 3000 students were enrolled in the free public school last academic year.
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ABOUT GEORGIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
(www.GeorgiaConnectionsAcademy.com) Georgia Connections Academy, established in 2010, is a provider of high-quality, free public virtual charter schooling for grades K through 12. Georgia Connections Academy is dedicated to highly accountable student academic performance and offers superior, personalized education by certified teachers. Lead Principal Heather J. Robinson helps students and their families transition from traditional brick-and-mortar schooling to the joys, freedom and flexibility of an online education that meets the state’s standards and still meets the definition of a community school. As an online charter school, students access their lessons anytime, anywhere as long as they have the technology, tools and support of their family. Accountability for meeting high academic student performance is monitored by the school’s non-profit charter board, President Alisa Hug. The charter school is authorized by the State Board of Education to accept students from any county in the State. The school will welcome over 3000 students for the 2014-2015 school year. Principal Robinson has expanded the school curriculum to include personalized tutoring, “Study Island” for testing skill enhancement, and high quality electives, such as e-learning courses at Juilliard. Learning Coaches also receive optional, online weekly training from school leaders. The school is headquartered in Duluth at 2763 Meadow Church Rd., Ste 208. Student field trips, parent-to-parent events and school information sessions are regularly scheduled and promoted at the school website.
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