Connected Academy

What is Connected Academy?

A Fulton County charter high school, Connected Academy offers hands-on, project-based education. The school offers innovative teaching in a unique learning environment that "connects" the classroom to the real world.

	Real world applications of learning
	Smaller school and class environment
	Extra- and co-curricular classes offered based on student interest
	Non-traditional instructional methods used to teach state curriculum requirements
	Rigorous curriculum
	Diverse student body
	Highly-skilled teachers who work with individuals' learning strengths
	Grading based on demonstration of knowledge, not just paper/pencil tests
	Distance learning (online, virtual, and video-conference classes)
	4 x 4 block scheduling so that students can complete a full-year course within one semester

Who is Connected Academy for?

Connected Academy serves students who desire an educational program that is different from the traditional high school. Ideal Connected Academy students must:

	Be highly motivated
	Like to think for themselves
	Enjoy being engrossed in what and why they are learning
	Flourish in a non-traditional environment
	Desire relevancy in their educational program
	Welcome educational flexibility and real-world integration
	See the teacher as a facilitator and not a lecturer
	Possess an intrinsic desire to learn

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