South Carolina Connections Academy Returns for the 2022-2023 School Year with New Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Carolina Connections Academy, a full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12, began its 2022-2023 school year under the new leadership of Alicia Hughes, who was recently appointed executive director of the virtual school. South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state. Recently, the school received excellent marks from the parents of currently enrolled students in its 2021-22 Parent Satisfaction Survey.
Leading K-12 online public school welcomes new and returning students amid impressive Parent Satisfaction Survey metrics
COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Carolina Connections Academy, a full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12, began its 2022-2023 school year under the new leadership of Alicia Hughes, who was recently appointed executive director of the virtual school. South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state. Recently, the school received excellent marks from the parents of currently enrolled students in its 2021-22 Parent Satisfaction Survey.
Alicia Hughes has more than ten years of teaching experience with both in-person and virtual learning. Before working at South Carolina Connections Academy, Hughes graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelors in secondary education. From there she attended the University of Georgia to earn her masters. From 2010 to 2013, she taught social studies at South Carolina Connections Academy. She then became the school's assistant principal, after earning her master's in administration from American Public University. In 2019, Alicia became the high school principal before being elevated to executive director this summer.
"I'm honored to serve as South Carolina Connections Academy's new executive director and welcome so many new and returning faces to ring in the 2022-23 school year," said Hughes. "We are looking forward to this next chapter where we will continue to empower students to maximize their learning experience and grow together as a community."
With a flexible, non-traditional learning environment, students receive an individualized approach to learning with unique courses that go beyond academics and help develop the skills needed to prepare students for life after school. South Carolina Connections Academy has a dedicated team of educators who are specially trained to support students and set them up for success in a virtual environment. South Carolina Connections Academy facilitates opportunities for students to connect in person on field trips and through online extracurriculars like clubs and other interest-based activities.
Students head back to class on the heels of the school's recently released 2021-2022 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with South Carolina Connections Academy. According to the survey results:
- 97% of parents agree their children are satisfied with the program.
- 97% of parents agree their children are making good progress.
- 96% of parents agree that the curriculum is high quality.
- 96% of parents would recommend South Carolina Connections Academy to parents whose children are not enrolled in the program.
Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is still open for grades K-11. Families interested in learning more about the school's flexible virtual learning approach are encouraged to attend an online information session. For more information about South Carolina Connections Academy, please visit http://www.SouthCarolinaConnectionsAcademy.com or call 800–382–6010.
About South Carolina Connections Academy
South Carolina Connections Academy is a unique, tuition-free, online public school for K-12 students. Authorized under state law by the Charter Institute at Erskine, we create a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by first learning how to be resourceful and resilient. South Carolina Connections Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit https://www.southcarolinaconnectionsacademy.com/.
Media Contact
Tricia Dutton, South Carolina Connections Academy, 619-342-9392, [email protected]
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