👩🏽‍💻Connections Academy Homeschool Review | EASY online school 🏫

[@KathrynMay]

Hey guys I’ve had a lot more questions recently than normal so I wanted to make sure everybody was aware I did another video answering the 12 most common questions I get asked about connections academy. The link is right here and it’s on my other channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2YXnaOfJV3nLM

[@GalexZ-]

Good day! The alternate video won't play as it says it is private. Just a few questions... Does the child need to be enrolled in a public school district? Is the schedule given or do we pick it? When are assignments due? Thanks a million!

[@britanymiller4583]

Your daughter is an awesome role model. I think she could really help a lot of kids who are struggling.

[@KathrynMay]

Awe! Thank you! She is. I’m pretty proud of her

[@greypoppy1022]

I’m so glad I found this video. I just had to pull my daughter out of public school because of anxiety attacks and bullying. I just signed her up for CA. I was so stressed about the decision, because I wasn’t “homeschooling “ like the other moms around. But after watching this I’m more encouraged that I did the right thing. Thank you. My daughter is going into 7th grade. We are in Virginia

[@KathrynMay]

Awesome!!!! I’m glad you were encouraged 🥰

[@medabee1322]

How do you as a mom and your daughter like it so far?

[@Dragonfly_magictarot]

Anytime you are helping your kids, you’re doing the right thing

[@nunyabitness3806]

I’m soooooo glad I found your video! I’ve been researching all over the internet and KZbin trying to find the answers to a few questions I had before I decided to go with Connections. No one else that I could find covered them and you really helped me in the decision process. Thank you so much!

[@KathrynMay]

Glad I could help!

[@dorayousef6203]

Thank you very much for this video. You are a great mom with a great daughter! She is going to go far with such a great attitude!

[@KathrynMay]

Thank you!!! Needed this today! Parenting is tough!

[@stephanieurick8820]

I really appreciate your two videos that I’ve just watched. A real life, mom telling how she truly feels. I’ve homeschooled my kids one of them graduated last year. Another one is set to graduate this year, but she needs more. I just went through a divorce, and I have to work full-time, so she needs a teacher. But she has a lot of anxiety and putting her in public school for her last year would be detrimental. Thank you for posting this.

[@KathrynMay]

I’m sorry your family is going through all that. Glad to help!

[@CECILIAMORGAN]

Wow! This was such an excellent review video. Including your daughter’s feedback was also super helpful. I’m so proud of her for those words of wisdom she shared. Even as a stranger, though experienced homeschool mom, I could see the growth and relate. Thank you both for sharing.

[@KathrynMay]

Awe! You’re so welcome! Thank you for the kind encouragement

[@curlykiki8]

i so enjoyed your daughter’s insights!! she’s going to have a great life, mom.

[@KathrynMay]

Thank you! She’s pretty awesome!!

[@StarCrunchy]

Thank you for your review! My son will be starting in the fall and I've been nervous 😆 This helps calm me!

[@KathrynMay]

Awesome!!! Glad to help!

[@medabee1322]

Me too

[@sashvarts]

Hi! Thank you so much for your thorough review. I'm currently applying as a teacher with Connections Academy. I've heard you and another mom here on youtube both mention a learning curve and was wondering if you would be willing to share more about that so that I can be proactive in supporting new families if I am able to join the teaching team. Thank you again for your honest insight and perspective!

[@KathrynMay]

Hey! Thanks for reaching out. That’s so exciting I love all of the teachers we have encountered so far in our journey. They are all awesome. I think the learning curve was mostly just the tech part of it all and figuring out where their schedules were, and knowing how to access their live lessons And gradebook I went through all of the learning coach training and was still quite lost our first year but after that we got it all figured out I think also they did some adjusting since then and don’t send out physical school books. It’s all online so that makes it easier because we were struggling to figure out where in the textbook things were that were in the lesson and that’s no longer an issue but otherwise, I think that’s about it. Best of luck! Hope you get the job!

[@mamabear_9074]

I’m thinking about doing this for next school year

[@KathrynMay]

We love it!!

[@DarthVaderX31]

We loved it too!

[@nala2976]

same !

[@tt01krunkerpoggers14]

@@nala2976 are you able to use google to check answers? I’ve heard mixed responses

[@nala2976]

@@tt01krunkerpoggers14 i don't think you can . i saw a student say that the program gives you questions that usually aren't on the internet

[@Colormancool]

I loved everything about this video. I have been on the fence about whether or not to put my son in this. Our experience with regular homeschooling sounds very much like your daughters so you have given me great hope. We are also in TN. ❤

[@KathrynMay]

Wonderful! Glad you’re here!!! And what part of TN?

[@lynz6798]

My daughter is all signed up and enrolled in 9th grade Connections Academy I can't wait to start. The public school here is VERY scary and dangerous. I am just trying to learn how to be a home school mom.

[@KathrynMay]

You got this momma!

[@lynz6798]

@@KathrynMay Thank you 😊 I hope so!!!

[@withlovefromabove]

So helpful! Thank you so much for this review. 😊

[@KathrynMay]

You’re welcome

[@carmenlewis7040]

Thank you I have a webinar view of Connection Academy today but watching this I am enrolling my kids to this. I feel good about this and now especially. Looking forward to my 6th and 11th grader with this program.

[@KathrynMay]

I’m so glad it helped you in the decision making process

[@DemonetizedTravel]

Thank you so much! Exactly my challenges and this review is so helpful.

[@KathrynMay]

You’re welcome 😉

[@coleemeda1172]

Loved this informative video! Signing up my daughter tomorrow. Question: Do you know how to find out where the state testing locations are for your state?I’m just wondering if there is any by me since I live in a smaller city in South Alabama.

[@KathrynMay]

I don’t know where the list would be. They do try and keep your testing centers within an hour or so from where you live

[@sanchezwifey6036]

Thank you soooooooooo much for the in-depth review! My worries a bit different as my little is only 4 and going into K, but even this was great to hear and learn, thank you both!

[@KathrynMay]

Bless you! You’re very welcome!!!

[@kmariediamondsherard6481]

Hi just wondering how the K experience was. Possibly starting my 4yr old the next school year

[@sanchezwifey6036]

@@kmariediamondsherard6481 so well we are already enrolled for next year Best of luck!

[@kmariediamondsherard6481]

@@sanchezwifey6036 I'd be really grateful to hear more. Ok if i leave a email contact?

[@ursbran4232]

@@kmariediamondsherard6481 Have you started your child?

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

I have 7 kids and am homeschooling 3 of them this year. My daughter has a lot of the same feelings and struggling like you said. We are in Michigan and they have it here. Maybe it will work for us.

[@KathrynMay]

Yes!!!

[@ilianaf9001]

Did you have any issues with curriculum that contradicted your faith ? If so specifically will you be willing to share, and if so how did did you address it? I hope that this isn’t to personal. If so, I understand if you choose not to answer this question. Thank you!

[@KathrynMay]

Well, it’s public school and is common core based, soooo nothing crazy like teaching there are no genders and such, but yes, evolution and some wizardry in certain stories. My daughter is aware of right from wrong and it’s helpful for her to see what the world looks like so she can combat the crazy and knows how to love people but walk in Truth. It’s not like public school though as far as the increased sensitivity to accept that God didn’t create more than two genders and the gender your born is the gender God intended you to be…He didn’t make any mistakes. Also, there’s not all the political crap to fight over which is nice. Some teachers have been found to be shoving their personal opinions onto students here but that’s been going on forever.

[@ilianaf9001]

@@KathrynMay Thank you for sharing this with me. Yes some of those were my concern, but I am in the mind set that they should know what the world thinks so they can love them for who they are but stand strong in their beliefs. This is my first time in five years thinking of sharing the educational responsibilities with others so I am treading lightly. Thanks for your honest and open opinion.

[@thisis-home]

This is so informational. I believe this is going to be a great fit for our kids. I do need to know if my 1st grader is able to attend Connections Academy.

[@KathrynMay]

They can. I’m glad this helped!!!

[@KathrynMay]

We love it!! It’s not without flaws, but has been a waaay better option for us

[@eihpossharpei]

I did CC in 8th grade and I swear I spent 90% of my day playing Farmville. I don't know how I passed everything. Now I'm enrolling my daughter for kindergarten and want to make sure she's actually learning.

[@KathrynMay]

I get that. It’s not an intensive program

[@eidanzg]

K12 was all online. No books, workbooks nothing. Terrible communication, can’t reach anyone. I had to deal with a rude teacher. I asked a question and she made me feel like an idiot. I am going with this one.

[@KathrynMay]

We have really enjoyed it. I don’t have much knowledge of K 12

[@littlemushrooms598]

same experience here with k12 and flvs, it was such a struggle

[@mdeyex]

Can you opt out at all of the standardized testing with Connections Academy? It sounds like a no, but curious if there are any exceptions? I do understand those results help them get funding.

[@Jeannie37412]

Standardized testing is required by individual states and not up to discretion of the free public schools. In order to be recognized as a state approved alternative to public school, they have to include the standardized tests. I don't like standardized tests either!

[@KathrynMay]

No 😔 I hate that part honestly

[@mdeyex]

@@KathrynMay we actually went with The Good and the Beautiful!

[@SadieJohnson-u6t]

Wow. Thank you so much. I had to unenroll in my high school because of my mental health. I wanted to know what kind of laptop they give you and what are the finance income thing limit? I have no clue how to explain it 😅

[@KathrynMay]

We got a dell I think? And I don’t know the way they calculated if we qualify or not we just gave them info and requested it in the sign up process. I’m so sorry about your experience in HS😞

[@squigglove]

Yeah, see, we can't do 7 hours per day just for attendance. We live life on the move so there are days when he only has time to log in. We can catch up on missed work but I can't be bothered with truancy police showing up just because he wasn't sitting in front of a computer all day. Unfortunately, he's not doing well in the online school he's in; I feel like they are teaching him advanced things and skipping important, age appropriate things. What good is breaking down parts of a story if he doesn't know how to spell?

[@KathrynMay]

I get it. If you use connections they require 7 hours of school work each day, not in front of the computer the entire time but doing enrichment things such as baking or hikes, etc. I can't imagine how parents are coping who aren't use to homeschooling as this COVID thing has messed with so much. You could give it a shot!

[@DIYNextDoor]

This is exactly our situation. Our son is competitive junior tennis player and we did remote schooling during covid (which in our area was great since he was able to have weekly assigned amout of work and he could do as many hours a day as he needed to finish it all. Sometimes he finished the week work in 3 days, then he logged in the next two days for just practice apps or reading). Being present 7 hrs is not working for us since he is spending total of 4 hrs on the court each day. Glad I heard this before enrolling him! Thank you!

[@DIYNextDoor]

Hi! Thank you for rhis in-dept explanation. We have done remote schooling theough Covid and considering homeschooling now There is one thing I am very concerned about - my son is a competitive junior tennis player. We want to homeschool him so he has enough time to spend on the court every day. Hearing that they require students to be present 7 hrs a day is too much for hos schedule. So there is no way to finish assigned work for the day earlier (let’s say in 4 hrs) and log out for the day? Thank you in advance for the reply! 😊

[@KathrynMay]

Hey there thank you for reaching out! Yes I have homeschooled for a long time and find that seven hours sitting in front of a computer just doesn’t work. She usually finishes all of her work in 3 to 4 hours and we do other things the rest of the time. Things like recreational sports just as you’re talking about does count. Also learning how to cook, keeping a budget, so many other things count. As long as they are getting the work done they need to I always count seven hours in the attendance because I know we’re doing way more than that. I believe living life is a learning. She’s not sitting in front of a TV or playing video games all day.

[@DIYNextDoor]

@@KathrynMay thank you so much for your reply! That is great to hear! Is there a need to document things kinds do outside of school work (sport, cooking…) or that is just for us to make sure they do more (which as for me, my son is very active during the day and busy with sports). Is there a timeline to sign the child up for CA? We are planning to do it within the next week. Thank you, Jelena

[@KathrynMay]

@@DIYNextDoor no need to document unless it’s specifically requested, such as PE.

[@KathrynMay]

@@DIYNextDoor there’s so much freedom

[@mildredgoyco8708]

World History that's what she probably took which is a great subject to know as well as a American History. Its great to know about the world

[@KathrynMay]

Yes!

[@shelbybenton4878]

Curious what you do for work while doing this with your kids? I currently don't work because of how much time I have to spend taking care of my kids and it's not sustainable.

[@shelbybenton4878]

I am determined to make this work though! I really want to do this school with my kids.

[@KathrynMay]

Hi! I own my own business. I’m a coach for women on a weight loss journey to help them with mental battles and quit emotionally eating. I’m a certified mental health coach through the AACC. It’s not always easy for sure, but it’s worth it to teach them at home

[@sanchezwifey6036]

After reading many negative reviews about K12 Im all about CA🙌

[@KathrynMay]

Been great for me!!! 🙂

[@sanchezwifey6036]

@@KathrynMay Happy to report we have Been Accepted to WILLCa 🙌🙌 so excited, goin to be challenge but we WILL do it!

[@KathrynMay]

@@sanchezwifey6036 great!!! Yes, the challenge is the learning curve but once you get it figured out it should be easy

[@MegaAzariel]

Me too! Bad reviews from k12 plus, very poorcommunication when I called for questions

[@Kimberly-dp5pp]

Were doing K12 ive thought about connections but I've heard a lot of negative things about it so that kind of swayed me away from it. We love K12 though.

[@KathrynMay]

That’s great! I’ve never tried that one. We love connections academy but I’ve heard negative things too from others about it. Each one experiences things differently 🙂 thanks for watching!! 🥰

[@esteph0730]

Hi! I'm looking into both k12 and connection academy. Keep hearing k12 is alot of work and not much help. How has your experience been???

[@Kimberly-dp5pp]

@@esteph0730 my kids are only in K and first grade so it isn't that bad, but I have seen people say that the upper grades can be a lot of work and a lot of connect classes to attend and they are required classes. I've been at toss up on continuing next school year but I reenrolled anyways until I decide.

[@MrITstudent]

Very good information thanks for sharing, is there an option to do a online state exam instead of going in person?

[@KathrynMay]

Not that I know of

[@sable747]

My daughter is in public school (currently) and I opted out of state testing in April. I had hs previously and another hs Mom had told me about a FB page with a form to send to do this. I am opposed to the high stakes testing because the information doesn’t go back to teacher to help student (and my DD has dyslexia too).

[@KathrynMay]

I’m not a fan of state testing either. Unfortunately through connections Academy you do not have a choice to opt out

[@sable747]

@@KathrynMay wow, that is so tricky! Thank you for making these videos. I’m hoping more of these types of charter/school options will grow. I love the idea of blending what I love about homeschool with more structure and support. I called yesterday for my state, but they were filled for my DD’s grade. They gave me a number for the Academy tuition/paid option, which I hadn’t heard of, but I haven’t called it yet.

[@Jolly4012]

Does the school has live lesson or live class monday to friday? My son will be kindergarten this September.

[@KathrynMay]

They do, but I don’t know about kindergarten. We had them most everyday.

[@Jolly4012]

@@KathrynMay thank you!

[@southebcarolina]

Wow this sounds just like us right now! My daughter in 5th is so independent with her work. However my 3rd grade son I'm really struggling!

[@KathrynMay]

I’m so sorry! It’s tough being a homeschool momma sometimes. Are you in Connections already?

[@graftedinthruYahusha]

In your experience, can the child play sports for local middle/high school enrolled in online public school?

[@KathrynMay]

Not here

[@ma7608]

Unfortunately It hasn't worked for my child at All. This will be the last time I waste with homeschooling. My kid has struggled for two years now and they still haven't done much for her.

[@KathrynMay]

Sorry your experience has been crappy. It’s not for everyone. My kids thrive using this program

[@SandiesEuphoricLife]

What about socializing I’m thinking of doing this for my son next year. He’s in 4th grade and he is the only child so socializing is important. Only reason why he’s in public school right now is so he can make friends. He has been a straight A student since prek do they offer classes for the gifted and talented??

[@KathrynMay]

There are opportunities for social interaction

[@pasghetto975]

socialization is really not good at this school

[@kalford4909]

I’m curious, if this is a free program is it something you can use as an extra tool at home while your kid is still attending school? My son is really struggling in school. He is busy day dreaming about power rangers and army guys rather than listening to his teacher. He literally comes home telling me about all the power ranger things he thinks about at school. He has really fallen behind, but idk if full on homeschooling would be the best option for him.

[@KathrynMay]

It’s not an option to be done with traditional in school. It is free. You can call and check with them. How old is your son? Mine is 19 now but when he was in the 5th grade he was deemed a “day dreamer” and it was because he was bored and needed stimulation. Most boys learn better moving around and working with their hands and minds at the same time. Like playing with play doe while reading and standing up at the same time. Or whatever works for them. I took my children out of school and started traditional homeschool while he was in the 7th grade and he began to flourish! He’s in college now and doing great. Day dreamers are creatives and need extra ways to stimulate their brains.

[@GreatNewsVlog]

I think the 7 hr thing is state specific? I’ve seen videos from parents in my state with Connections Academy and they’re only required to do 5hrs a day minimum.

[@maryshore7432]

It’s not it depends on state for some it’s 5-6

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Is the curriculum different between Connections Academy and k12 ?

[@KathrynMay]

Great question! I do not know because I’ve not done anything with K 12

[@medabee1322]

My kids start this semester i work nights shift would it be ok to start school alittle later like 11 or do u recommend they start early like a regular school? That would be hard for me because I would be super exhausted

[@KathrynMay]

You get to choose when you do school as long as they’re completing their assignments and a reasonable time and they’re not late on them all the time. I have live lesson scheduled for kids that they like them to attend as much as possible so I don’t know what times those are you would have to check with your score once you get enrolled but if you miss them because of work it’s not a big deal I would think. My daughter missed several while we were traveling and either caught the replays let her teacher know ahead of time she wasn’t gonna be able to make those

[@medabee1322]

@@KathrynMay thank you so much for the reply ❤️

[@skywer9134]

Hi, I was wondering if I can enroll even though I started the first day of high school?

[@KathrynMay]

Yes

[@jjamiyo]

I heard theres a recording, could we watch that instead of attending live in cases where we cant make it on time? Do they have electives? Is it self paced? And are the lessons reading based or videos (worried about math, i cant learn math by reading it)

[@KathrynMay]

The lessons are recorded and they do ask that you come live. They do have electives and it is semi-self paced, but you do have to have things done within a certain timeframe. However, the timeframe is pretty lax. My daughter is always ahead so we haven’t had any issues. The lessons are reading and video both and you have an actual teacher to help you with math.

[@anthonyaguirre1498]

Hello, my little brother is from California. Do you know if this online program is free? And regarding state testing, will the program help my brother with it?

[@KathrynMay]

You may want to reach out and call Connections in your state. It’s free here

[@marymillan8102]

We applied last week at connection academy in Texas, d you think we need to unsubscribe them from the local schools before?

[@KathrynMay]

I don’t know. Maybe call Connections and ask

[@jasminet5390]

I also applied for connections academy in texas still on waiting list

[@marymillan8102]

@@jasminet5390 same

[@becky7637]

My daughter is in a nyc school we moved from Ohio here to NYC big change she has ADHD is behind in math and gets bullied, I want to home school her so badly

[@KathrynMay]

This is a great option

[@ashleyjackson9994]

I truly appreciate this thank you

[@KathrynMay]

You’re so welcome 😉

[@ashleyjackson9994]

Amazing mom and beautiful daughter

[@KathrynMay]

Thank you!!!!

[@maryshore7432]

Do you have to do a state test before you start using connections academy? To see/make sure your grade level ?

[@KathrynMay]

No

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Hi, How do you See Connections Academy so far? For 2nd grade ? Do you recommend it ?

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Do you really recommend 🤔

[@KathrynMay]

Connections Academy in Tennessee does not offer second grade. I’m sorry my daughter did not do it during second grade either when they did offer it.

[@christopheraguilera2752]

Why is it always moms I’m a single father full time my son has to start kindergarten this year.. thank you for this advice

[@KathrynMay]

I am sorry! I didn’t mean to exclude you. I just usually speak directly to women when I share. I hope you understand. I get there are single dads out there too, it’s just not as prevalent

[@KathrynMay]

Oh! And would you let me know how you like it for Kindergarten?! My little guy will start K in a year and a half. Thanks!!!

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@KathrynMay]

Your welcome!

[@yolow69]

does k12 require the state testing to be on site? interesting that you drove far... that's not good.

[@KathrynMay]

I’m not sure

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Do we have to spend 7 hours ? Even if we finished ?

[@KathrynMay]

No, it takes my daughter about 4-5 hours and then we do things like extra reading, field trips, educational videos etc.

[@ursbran4232]

My daughter is 5, she is on the spectrum and also has other behavioral issues. She is supposed to start kindergarten this year, has never been in a classroom. I have been her teacher the last couple years. My daughter eloping is a huge concern. My husband and I are going to try her in school with the proper plans in place (IEP, paraprofessional) but we have homeschool in the back of our minds just in case in person public school doesn’t work for her. My question…. Is Connections Academy ok for a disabled child? If my child isn’t able to understand something or gets overwhelmed during the lessons, can I step in and ask the teacher? I’m wondering if Connections Academy is tailored to a neurotypical child? I have no idea, never heard anything from anyone about this. Just inquiring :)

[@KathrynMay]

I would call them and ask. I know they are super accommodating

[@ursbran4232]

@@KathrynMay ok thank you

[@Pruitt419]

My son is autistic n legally disabled. Been in OCA since kindergarten and its amazing

[@nesmaashraf4716]

I hope you can give us more information about Connections Academy . And if it's different than tn Connections Academy johnson ?

[@KathrynMay]

Connections Academy, Johnson is the same thing. If you want more information about connections Academy, you can call and speak to a representative with connections and they will help you answer Any questions you have

[@briebriefrench]

Do they have live teaching, like via Zoom?

[@KathrynMay]

Yes, they do

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Thank you for answering 😊

[@jacquelinetakacs8829]

That was great! Thank you!

[@KathrynMay]

Your welcome 😊

[@poohbear770]

So will be best for my 8th grade and 3rd grade students

[@h5adventures7]

How does the scheduling work? I heard you say 7 hours a day which I’m not super impressed with, but do you get to choose the days? Does it have to be 5 days a week each week? Do you get to choose when your breaks are? We travel for a living, so we typically do our homeschool all year long because we take anywhere from 2-5 day breaks when we are relocating. Would this be an option or is it a strict typical public school schedule?

[@KathrynMay]

Yes it’s very flexible. Sometimes she does her work in the evening or if there’s an off day during the week she just does it on Saturday. They do ask you to be available five days a week but it doesn’t have to be all weekdays. I would suggest reaching out to the actual school and sharing your concerns and hearing from them. It is not like a strict public school now. I homeschooled before I use this program and we need flexibility. It is great for someone who travels because the Internet goes everywhere. And the seven hours a day Usually ends up being more like four hours on the computer and then she does other stuff like cooking and wife which also counts towards school hours

[@h5adventures7]

@@KathrynMay awesome. Thank you. If we try it and absolutely hate it, is it something I can drop them from without having any issues?

[@KathrynMay]

@@h5adventures7 you’re welcome!!! Yes it is easy to leave.

[@DIYNextDoor]

@@KathrynMay does physical activity counts towards school? Or do they have number of ceratin things they consider as a part of the school day (if finished early)?

[@KathrynMay]

@@DIYNextDoor yes, they have PE requirements

[@ambernelson4149]

How often do they offer live lessons?

[@KathrynMay]

Each class is once a week and more if needed

[@robinaskitchenfoodfoodandm1997]

Do they have live instructions from 8-2:30 like normal schools?

[@KathrynMay]

Hi! I just did another video on my other channel answering a lot more questions like this one if you’d like to check it out. But the short answer is no. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2YXnaOfJV3nLM

[@audreyschneiders6389]

At what age/grade do the kids have to go do the tests in person?

[@KathrynMay]

It depends on your state. I’m not sure exactly. There’s been so many changes in the last couple of years

[@KathrynMay]

I would reach out to them online

[@zeaxx12]

I do k12/Stride and I'm thinking about connections academy

[@KathrynMay]

I like it! I don’t know how it compares to K12. We’ve never done that. Thanks for watching!

[@KathrynMay]

@V K I don’t have experience with these programs. I’m so sorry. Can anyone else speak to this?

[@zeaxx12]

@V K Yes the teachers are very nice I would highly recommend them

[@zeaxx12]

@V K K12

[@luxanne]

how long did it take for your students to get in?

[@KathrynMay]

A couple weeks

[@nesmaashraf4716]

Do we have to work on the computer or we have to print and scan the homework ?

[@KathrynMay]

Everything is done on the computer via the Internet. There is no printing and scanning

[@nesmaashraf4716]

@@KathrynMay thats awesome . Thank you

[@thevalenzuelafamily8038]

Great review thanks a bunch

[@KathrynMay]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@joliearanda6481]

Do the student have to go on camera?

[@KathrynMay]

No

[@ashleyjackson9994]

Thank you 🙏

[@KathrynMay]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@yoshi04cgn]

We are from Tennessee too and my son likes connections academy.

[@KathrynMay]

Hey there!! What part? We’re middle

[@yoshi04cgn]

@@KathrynMay just started kindergarten and next year another will be on kindergarten. I would like to know your experiences maybe we can share some ideas since you are in the state. I like to know your experiences

[@haley_me]

Can you school all year long?

[@KathrynMay]

Not with this program

[@GoogleUser-pt9bt]

The Audio is great here.

[@KathrynMay]

Have more questions? Check out my recent video on my family channel answering the top 12 most common questions right here….kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2YXnaOfJV3nLM

[@MrsSonyaKS]

In the public school, you can opt of State Testing. Are you saying that Connections Academy mandates participation? Your daughter's review was so amazing. I had my 5th grade son watch her portion of you terrific review of Connections Academy.

[@booey7550]

Depending on your state you can opt out. I live in MN and I have easily opted out for the last 4-5 years. Just fill out a form and submit it.

[@KathrynMay]

Yes they do.

[@lynnscorral]

Thank you for the information

[@KathrynMay]

robin banks you’re welcome 😃

[@whitneyweighsin]

Are you still using CA ?

[@KathrynMay]

I am!

[@verolamorena9678]

Does Connection Academy have international options

[@KathrynMay]

I don’t know.

[@emilyagans2950]

Thank you for this

[@KathrynMay]

You got it!

[@TheChocolatelover280]

What do they provide

[@KathrynMay]

Hey there I actually did an entire second video on my other channel answering a lot of questions including this one. Here’s a link to that kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2YXnaOfJV3nLM

[@TheChocolatelover280]

@@KathrynMay thank you

[@beautysleep812]

Does tn give laptops to the students

[@KathrynMay]

Yes if you qualify

[@medabee1322]

My kids start in the fall and I was told they don’t provide laptops

[@segaboy9894]

I was onboard until you told me the Lord called you to this...

[@KathrynMay]

Well I will never apologize for speaking about the Lord! Have a great day

[@allkleencontractor]

Unfortunately it’s impossible to have good grades with Tecca Connection, my son always had a perfect grade (A+) with Tecca Connection it went to Cs, and you can try everything the grades don’t go up, also everyday is a quiz for each lesson and it will count toward your grade, one more thing they do the trick questions to make you fail the tests and quizzes, horrible!

[@KathrynMay]

I’m sorry this has been your experience. My daughter gets great grades overall..she was on honor roll. The thing to remember is that those daily quizzes don’t count for much or anything in the bigger picture. The end grade is based on a cumulative of tests, portfolio’s and daily.

[@TheSplugorth]

I have seen the commercial on tv and I see a crow in the beginning and it shows me that they know what they should be teaching people. I was wondering what they teach people in school. They should just put a picture of me at the beginning of the history book with a bunch of crows or ducks and connections academy knows that already. Just take a look at the pictures I took and you will see what is happening to our world. We dont want that to happen in this area is all they should teach.

[@KathrynMay]

I am so confused? What?

[@joshua_forrest]

A sphincterSaysWhat?

[@KathrynMay]

@@joshua_forrest 😂

[@gregory-exposingdarkness9631]

The portfolios are a two packs of ass. I hate them. I get then every like 5 lessons.

[@KathrynMay]

Thanks for the extremely well needed laugh! Yes, they are annoying but your teacher will help you through those.

[@OnceNawhile]

Do the kids need to be up to date on there vaccinations? 💉

[@KathrynMay]

No

[@zombie-ix1qs]

Your school likes to take away my credits for my freshman year and now the school is trying to keep me till 2025 some school huh

[@KathrynMay]

Not “my” school actually. It’s a public school and I have no idea why they’d do that. I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m sure you can call and see why?

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber

[@KathrynMay]

Hi!!! I’m so glad you’re here!!! Welcome!

[@maryann5140]

Connections Academy is a failure not good at all. One mistake and your score from 100 to 50, the grading system is a failure, no physical or eBooks for all subjects, no response from their room setup when there are issues. They will call you a million times before they get you in and then forget about finding them. Only teachers respond. Find something better.

[@KathrynMay]

It’s worked really well for us

[@KathrynMay]

It’s worked really well for us