Hennepin County students recognized for academic achievement

Several students from Hennepin County were among the 20 Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) students inducted into the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society and National Elementary Honor Society in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and service to the community.

The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes students for achievement in four areas: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. To qualify students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher, attended MNCA for at least one full semester, committed to attending meetings throughout the school year, and committed to completing 50 volunteer hours throughout the school year. Including the 20 students recently inducted, MNCA currently has a total of 75 active National Honor Society members.

“At Minnesota Connections Academy we have the opportunity to work with students and families from many different backgrounds who come to us seeking an academic setting where they can thrive,” said Brad Swanson, Minnesota Connections Academy Executive Director. “I congratulate these students for their persistence and for maintaining such a strong commitment to succeeding in the classroom and making a difference in the communities in which they live.”

The following students were honored during the statewide, online school’s spring induction ceremony held at the Minnesota Connections Academy offices in St. Paul and via its LiveLesson online classroom:

• Bryce Loken, a third grader from Minneapolis, was inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society for students in grades 4-6.
• Cadence Floyd, a fifth grader from Bloomington, and Wyatt Thompson, a seventh grader from Brooklyn Park were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society for students in grades 6-9.
• Kiin Olad, a sophomore from Minneapolis, Kristine Herrera Sanchez, a sophomore from Minneapolis, Shanaz Shukri, a junior from Eden Prairie, and Annie Simons, a junior from Plymouth, were inducted into the National Honor Society for students in grades 10-12.

Minnesota Connections Academy is an established online school that provides students with the continuous support of highly skilled teachers and curriculum that focuses on both academics and social-emotional learning, while helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a changing world. The school’s teachers are specially trained to bring their skills and personality to the virtual classroom and emphasize the importance of fostering meaningful connections with students and their families. Learning plans are flexible and can be uniquely tailored based on a student’s specific needs.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year is currently open. Minnesota Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. For more information about Minnesota Connections Academy or to begin the enrollment process, please visit www.MinnesotaConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010.