Connected Academy

What's the story on Connected Academy?
Connected Academy, Fulton’s first system charter school, opens next year for juniors and seniors. Connected Academy will be located in the Milton Center and will offer programs unlike any other school in Fulton County. It is designed to reach out to those students who are bright but just not interested in the traditional high school experience. There will be extensive use of technology, including online, virtual and video-conferenced classes; project-based assignments that take place both on and off school campus; and non-traditional instructional methods. All of this will meet state requirements for a college preparatory diploma but will be offered in an environment that stresses flexibility and individuality.

The school already is generating a lot of interest and support from the community. Dell Computers, Plato Learning and Promethean have donated equipment and support for innovative technology programs. An Education Strategist from Dell is working with the school to establish state-of-the-art technology integration with instruction. Georgia Power has provided a grant to assist with start-up resources. The North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has committed to working with the school to establish business partnerships for teaching and internships, and the Georgia Department of Education has awarded a $400,000 planning grant. Calls and applications from interested parents and students are coming in daily.

Principal Susan Caster and Administrative Assistant Allison Edwards invite you to learn more about Connected Academy by attending one of three upcoming informational meetings, scheduled for May 21st at 7:00 in the Milton Center Auditorium. Please call the school at 770-667-2921 or email caster@fultonschools.org  if you have questions.

You can learn more about Connected Academy, including what the students are saying about the school, by going to www.connectedacademy.org