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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