Students all across Texas, from Hill Country to the South Texas Plains and from the Gulf Coast to Piney Woods, are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Texas Connections Academy.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY
A Tuition-Free Online Public School in Texas, for Texans
Texas students deserve the chance to go far in life. Texas 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.
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston is a tuition-free online public school that students in grades 3–12 attend from home. Part of the Houston Independent School District, Texas Connections Academy is state certified and open to students located throughout Texas, including Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Laredo, Amarillo, Fort Worth, and beyond.
Authorizer
In partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD)
Texas Connections Academy is provided in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) under the terms of the Texas Electronic Course Program (eCP) and Texas Online Schools (TxOLS). TCAH operates as an approved HISD campus charter and is accredited through HISD. The school serves students statewide and follows a standard school calendar.
OUR HISTORY
Helping Texas Students Succeed Since 2009
Texas Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online public school in Texas in 2009 and has been helping students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.
3-12 grades served
Texas certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public program fully online with no tuition
OUR MISSION
Everyone at Texas Connections Academy will be highly successful in our personalized learning community as they pursue their dreams.
Todos en Texas Connections Academy serán altamente exitosos en nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje personalizado a medida que persigan sus sueños.
OUR VISION
Texas Connections Academy will be an A+ school.
Texas Connections Academy será una escuela A+.
OUR GOAL
Be E3: Empower - Educate - Elevate. Texas Connections Academy will empower our learning community through powerful educational opportunities so that everyone will elevate to their highest potential.
Ser E3: Empoderar - Educar - Elevar.
ACCOLADES
See how the Texas Connections Academy community strives for excellence.
THE TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
How Online Public School Can Lead Your Child to Success
Passionate Teachers
Texas 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. Texas state-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
Empowered Parents
As a Texas 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 Texas 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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