Virginia Connections Academy

Whether you're staying local or are planning to travel over the summer, the types of learning activities you can choose from are endless.

See how you can engage your student with learning activities that lean into their interests this summer.

Fun Summer Break Learning Activities for Kids — Connections Academy® Discover fun activities that can help your child learn while still enjoying their summer break.  

Help your child avoid summer learning loss by spending time reading. 📖

See how to find books they'll enjoy reading this summer.

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Online school. Real world benefits.

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Let's give a round of applause to our April Students of the Month! 👏

We’re proud to announce that Virginia Connections Academy has earned accreditation from Cognia with the status of Accredited with Merit! We’ve been recognized for our commitment to our students, educators, and larger school community. 🎉🎊

Being accredited with Merit by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission gives Virginia Connections Academy a nationally recognized mark of excellence," said Tracey McGee Moreira, school leader at Virginia Connections Academy. "This achievement reflects our dedication to continuous improvement, our openness to growth through evaluation and feedback, and our commitment to providing the best possible learning experience for our students."

Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must undergo internal and external reviews. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Earning an Accreditation with Merit is a recognition of a school’s exceptional performance.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of ensuring all students can flourish in engaging and equitable learning environments. We commend Virginia Connections Academy for meeting high standards and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

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