Minneapolis Students Graduate from Falcon View Connections Academy

(ST. Paul, MN) - Lucas Delich, Hayat Hassan, Sadiya Sowe and Dylan Wilson, all from Minneapolis, were among the more than 40 Falcon View Connections Academy students who recently received their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public virtual school’s Class of 2023.*

The students received their diplomas during a traditional, in-person commencement ceremony in Lake Elmo on June 11th, which included speakers, members of the faculty and proud families and friends. This is Falcon View Connections Academy’s third graduation since the school opened in 2019.

“Our students came to our school in search of a learning environment that met their individual needs, and we are so proud of our 2023 graduates and admire their determination to reach this important milestone,” said Falcon View Connections Academy Principal Anne Wasmund. “Even though we are a full-time online school, it’s wonderful to be able to host an in-person commencement and give these students the recognition they deserve.”

During the ceremony graduating senior Ella Sorenson of Miltona addressed the Class of 2023 and reflected about how the pandemic brought a lot of change to their academic careers and how learning online fostered independence among her classmates. Ella came to Falcon View Connections Academy in 2020 after attending another Connections Academy school in Nevada. She is a competitive snowboarder who needs the flexible schedule that FVCA offers to balance her schoolwork with her training/competition schedule.

"In a world where technology continues to shape industry and professions, our fluency in digital platforms sets us apart, making us valuable assets in any setting,” she said.

Ella plans to attend the University of Utah in the fall to major in Geo Science.

Falcon View Connections Academy 2023 graduates have many exciting future plans. Most students indicated they plan to continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university, such as Mankato State University, while others said they plan to enter the military or join the workforce and start their careers.

Falcon View Connections Academy offers students a flexible learning environment that can be uniquely tailored to match a child’s needs and abilities. The school’s state-certified teachers work hard to foster meaningful connections by providing individualized student attention and a positive, engaging learning environment. This combination gives children the skills and confidence they need to adapt to an ever-changing world.

Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is currently open. Falcon View Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. For a complete schedule of events and to RSVP, visit www.FalconViewConnectionsAcademy.com

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*NOTE: Not all students from the area may be included for privacy reasons.