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WISCONSIN CONNECTIONS ACADEMY:A QUALITY ONLINE SCHOOL CHOICE FOR WISCONSIN FAMILIESRECOGNIZED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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GRADUATION

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College acceptances include: University of Wisconsin, Marquette, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Henderson State, lverno College, St. Norbert College

Class of 2016 — Over 45 graduates from across the state

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OVERWHELMING PARENT SATISFACTION2016 Wisconsin Connections Academy Parent Survey Shows:

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“I always felt supported and was never viewed as just a number. I believe that the close relationships I have built wouldn’t have been possible in atraditional public school.”Noah Langenfeld, Wisconsin Connections Academy graduate

“My daughter is able to complete schoolwork at her own pace and has never been happier… The helpful teachers and easy-to-understand lesson plans make WCA a perfect fit for our family and ever-changing schedule.”Melissa Gruber, Wisconsin Connections Academy parent

REASONS FOR CHOOSING WISCONSIN CONNECTIONS ACADEMY:require or want greater FLEXIBILITY50%

want A CHANGE FROM THEIR LOCAL SCHOOL39%

38%

31%

15%... 4%

2%

want a SAFE LEARNINGenvironment

of their parents wantMORE INVOLVEMENT WITH CHILD’S EDUCATION

have HEALTH CONCERNS

cited BULLYING in a previous school*

attend to pursue the ARTS OR SPORTS*

* Indicates parents’ most significant reason for enrolling their student

53% Work

38% College (2 or 4-year)

6% VocationalSchool

2% Other

POST-GRADUATION PLANS INCLUDE

Received a rating of “Exceeds Expectations” on the Wisconsin school report card for the 2015-16 school year, considered a 4-star rated school

WCA was one of only two virtual charter schools to receive this rating

Received the highest School Student Achievement Score of all virtual schools in the state

Met or exceeded state performance in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies averaged across all grades tested on the Wisconsin Forward Exam

“What I liked most about WCA was the fact that I had such great teacher support. If I had any questions or didn’t understand something, the teachers were always there to help me. They were really great.”Caleb Meyer, Wisconsin Connections Academy graduate

94% of parents would recommend the school to other families

95% of parents say their child is satisfied with the program

97% of parents are satisfied with the helpfulness of their WCA teachers

97% of parents agree the curriculum is high quality