Enrollment Information
- First semester enrollment is closed.
- Second semester enrollment is open for grades K–10 and capacity is limited.
- View the latest enrollment updates and upcoming deadlines.
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2024-25 Enrollment Information
- Alabama Connections Academy has started a wait list for enrollment.
- Students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
Prepare for Enrollment with Four Simple Steps
Get ready to enroll in online school at Alabama Connections Academy, serving grades K–12.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Alabama Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Alabama state laws. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Alabama Connections Academy for grades K–12. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.
Note: Alabama Connections Academy does not accept students who are currently expelled from their local school or district. Students who are currently suspended or were previously expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:
- Official birth certificate
- Passport
- Certificate of Live Birth
- Baptismal Papers
- Hospital Certificate
- Custody Documentation
- Adoption record
To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of these official documents along with your other enrollment documents. If you do not have either of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can obtain it from your county health department or order it online through Alabama’s Public Health Department.
- If your child was born in another state, please visit the CDC’s Where to Write for Vital Records webpage for more information. When using this tool, please remember to follow the CDC's Application Guidelines.
- Have questions about your U.S. passport? Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQs page.
As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:
- Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in the school year in which they are enrolling.
- First Grade: Any student enrolling in 1st grade must be six (6) years old on or before December 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
- Maximum Age: Any general education student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before June 1 will not be eligible to enroll. Any special education student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
According to the Alabama State Department of Education, you must reside in the state of Alabama and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Alabama Connections Academy. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below.
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- Gas, electric, water, or sewage bill from the last 60 days, that includes your name and service address.
- Mortgage statement (from the last 60 days) or an annual lease agreement
- Home phone bill from the last 60 days
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
All Alabama Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the Alabama Certificate of Immunization (COI).
These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
Where Can I Get Immunizations for My Student?
Immunizations can be obtained from doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals. Pediatricians and family doctors or their nurses or medical assistants can give your student the shots they need to meet the requirements for school enrollment.
Immunization Exemptions
A student may be exempt from immunizations for the following reasons: medical exemption or religious exemption.
- Religious Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Alabama Certificate of Religious Exemption, obtained through your local health department.
- Medical Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Alabama Certificate of Medical Exemption, obtained through your health care provider.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Students across Alabama in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.
Report Card
For students applying for grades K–9: Please submit a copy of the report card from the most recent school year.
The following items should be included on the report card:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2023–24)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
Unofficial Transcript
For students applying for grades 10–12: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes the complete end-of-year grades from the prior school year(s) and any academic documentation (such as a progress report/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card) issued for the current school year. Additional documentation may be requested for placement.
The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2023–24)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
- Credits Earned
Not Sure How to Get Your Child’s Report Card or Transcript?
- Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above, OR contact your school's district office with the request.
If after attempting these steps you still cannot obtain your student's report card or transcript, please contact the academic placement services team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
Proof of Residence
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
- Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by a court order, please submit a copy of the order.
- College and Career Readiness Indicator Documentation: Students entering grade 12 are asked to submit evidence that they have completed one of the required College and Career Readiness Indicator benchmarks.
STEP 4
Get Started
Enroll to
BE A PART OF OUR ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Join the Connections Academy community and help your child go further in school and in their life ahead.
Give Us a Call
If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-833-591-0251.
Alabama Connections Academy admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.
Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT