Utah Connections Academy Students Enjoy Field Trip to Hogle Zoo

Students at Utah Connections Academy, a full-time. tuition-free online public school, enjoyed a field trip to Hogle Zoo on October 31, 2019. They donned their favorite costumes and connected with fellow classmates while viewing all of the animals and fun the zoo has to offer.

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) virtual school offers field trips throughout the year that are both educational and fun. UCA offers many ways for virtual school students to meet other UCA families and learn through field trips like this one, online school clubs, talent networks, and special school events. These socialization opportunities give students a chance to explore the world around them and form friendships with other students in our school community. They also help students gain social confidence, learn teamwork, and develop leadership and communication skills.

UCA students are connected to a community. They meet regularly in online LiveLesson® sessions and have opportunities to share ideas, compare experiences, and have fun learning together.

The flexible online learning option is desirable for many Utah families, 51% of whom cited this as an important reason for considering Utah Connections Academy in a recent annual parent satisfaction survey.

Utah Connections Academy’s individualized approach to learning combines state-certified teachers, an award-winning curriculum, technology tools and socialization opportunities. Teachers and students work together in a supportive environment to help students meet their academic goals.

For more information, visit www.UtahConnectionsAcademy.com.