Students all across South Carolina from Greenville County, Richland County, Charleston County, Horry County, Spartanburg and beyond are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of South Carolina Connections Academy.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY
A Tuition-Free Online Public School in South Carolina
South Carolina students from all across the state, such as Columbia, Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant and Greenville deserve the chance to go far in life. South Carolina Connections Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.
South Carolina Connections Academy is a tuition-free virtual public charter school that K–12 students can attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Charter Institute at Erskine, South Carolina Connections Academy is state certified and open to students throughout South Carolina.
Authorizer
Authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine
SCCA opened during the 2008 school year and is fully authorized under state law by the Charter Institute at Erskine. The virtual school is operated by the South Carolina Connections Academy, Inc., which is a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC to provide its educational program and other services. SCCA is led by an independent governing board and holds board meetings that are open to the public. Scheduled meeting dates and agendas are already in place for the current school year.

OUR HISTORY
Helping South Carolina Students Succeed Since 2008
South Carolina Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online public school in South Carolina in 2008 and has been helping students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.
K-12 grades served
South Carolina Certified Teachers Specially Trained in Online Learning
Public School Fully Online with No Tuition
OUR MISSION
South Carolina Connections Academy provides a personalized education for students to master the knowledge and problem solving skills needed to achieve their college and career goals.
ACCOLADES
See how the South Carolina Connections Academy community strives for excellence.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
How Online Public School Can Lead Your Child to Success
Passionate Teachers
South Carolina Connections Academy teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. State-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
Empowered Parents
As a South Carolina Connections Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Strong Community
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of South Carolina Connections Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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