Enrollment Information
- Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is closed.
- Please check back for enrollment updates for the next school year or request a program guide to learn more about the school's curriculum, activities, and more.
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2024-25 Enrollment Information
- Inspire Connections Academy has an enrollment limit of 2,150 students and the capacity has not been met.
- Once the capacity is met, students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis.
Enrollment Deadlines
Enrollment will close for the 2024-25 school year at 11:59 PM MT on 1/10/2025.
- Last day to create an application: 1/3/2025
- Last day to submit documents: 1/6/2025
- Last day to complete enrollment: 11:59 PM MT on 1/10/2025
Enrollment Closures
Grade 12 has closed enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
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23-24 Enrollment Information
- The enrollment capacity is 2,150 students.
- Once the capacity is met, students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis.
Grades K-11 Enrollment Deadlines
Grades K-11 will close enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year on 1/12/2024 at 10:00 PM MT.
- Last day to register: 1/5/2024.
- Last day to submit documents: 1/8/2024.
- Last day to complete Final Confirmation: 1/12/2024 at 10:00 PM MT.
School Year Enrollment Closures
Grade 12 has closed enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.
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 Inspire Connections Academy, serving grades K–12.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific requirements to attend Inspire Connections Academy. Before enrolling, review the following Idaho online school eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in 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: Students who are currently expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
View Inspire Connections Academy's Enrollment and Lottery Policy
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 documents must be provided for every student to verify age eligibility.
- Official birth certificate
- Passport
- Certificate of live birth
- Hospital certificate
- Custody documentation
- Military Identification
- State Issued ID or student driver's license
- Tribal affiliation card
- Green card
To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of the official birth certificate or passport along with your enrollment documents.
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website. Please visit the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics section of the website for more information.
- 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 for which he or she is enrolling.
- First grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which he or she is enrolling.
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Idaho Connections Academy.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
A copy of one of the following documents must be provided to verify your legal residence. If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- Gas, electric, sewage, trash, propane or oil delivery, cable, internet, cell phone, home phone or water bill from the last 60 days that includes your name
- Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or signed lease agreement
- Pay stubs from within the last 60 days
- W-2 form
- Property Tax Statement
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last 60 days
- Bank statement
- Voter registration card
- Driver's license/state ID
- Vehicle registration
- Property deed
- Tribal Identification
Child’s Proof of Immunization and Health Screenings
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization and Health Screenings
All Inspire Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on a State of Idaho Official Immunization Form or a booklet obtained from your physician with each dose signed/stamped.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW), "to enter or transfer into a public or private school, all children in preschool and grades K–12 must meet immunization requirements outlined below at registration and before attendance. No child shall attend school without proof of immunization status".
For a current list of the "Minimum Immunization Requirements for School Entry", visit the School Immunizations Requirements section of the IDHW website.
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 he or she needs to meet the requirements for school enrollment. In addition, some large chain pharmacies offer immunizations for older children and adults.
What if I Need Assistance Paying for Vaccines?
If you need assistance paying for shots/vaccinations, you may be able to get free or reduced immunizations through this program:
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Children who are eligible for VFC vaccines are entitled to receive pediatric vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Immunization Exemptions
Idaho law allows a parent/guardian to claim an exemption from immunization requirements for his or her child for medical or philosophical reasons. All exemptions must be documented on the official Idaho Certificate of Immunization Exemption(opens in a new tab) form. Letters must be submitted each year.
- Philosophical Exemption: Parents/guardians are required to write a comment of explanation regarding their beliefs on the exemption form.
- Medical Exemption: A medical exemption requires the signature of a licensed physician and certification that the child has a medical condition which prevents him or her from receiving required vaccinations.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Students across Idaho in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Inspire 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.
STEP 4
Get Started
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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.
Inspire 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, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. MT