{"id":28998,"date":"2017-06-21T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/washington-connections-academy-hosts-information-session-in-kent-on-wednesday\/"},"modified":"2017-06-21T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T16:55:00","slug":"washington-connections-academy-hosts-information-session-in-kent-on-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/washington-connections-academy-hosts-information-session-in-kent-on-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Connections Academy hosts information session in Kent on Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Washington Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school that opened in 2016, is hosting a free information session in Kent for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education.<\/p>\n

The information session is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at the Hampton Inn Kent, 21109 66th Ave. S.<\/p>\n

Washington Connections Academy<\/a> will serve students in kindergarten through 10th grade for the 2017-18 school year. The school will add one grade per year, ultimately serving students through 12th grade. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.<\/p>\n

The information session will provide families with an opportunity to meet with a Connections Academy teacher, thoroughly explore the school’s program and curriculum, and learn about the enrollment process. Other topics covered include: how teachers interact with students in the virtual environment, personalized learning opportunities including options for accelerated learning and gifted programs, college preparation, socialization, the role of the parent or other Learning Coach and the use of technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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