Starting in the 2011-2012 school year, Oklahoma students in grades K-8 will have an exciting new virtual school option that delivers exceptional public schooling to students online. Oklahoma Connections Academy, a virtual school, has just been approved by the Sperry Public Schools Board of Education and will begin enrollment immediately for the 2011-12 school year. Oklahoma Connections Academy can enroll students in grades K-8 from anywhere in the state and will offer a high-quality, highly accountable, tuition-free, public education option. The school expects to expand to grades K-12 for the 2012-2013 school year.

Important deadline: Families with students wishing to attend Oklahoma Connections Academy in the 2011-2012 school year must submit a Parent’s Application for an Open Transfer form by March 31, 2011. Information sessions about the school are taking place across the state and online. Visit the Connections Academy website for updates to the information session schedule and further details about enrollment.

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