Tuition-free online public school held graduation ceremony for
82 graduates on May 23
SUMMERVILLE, S.C., May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Lowcountry Connections Academy, a
tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12,
celebrated the school's 82 graduating high school seniors. The
graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Museum of Art and was
also live-streamed, giving students and their families who couldn't
attend in-person an opportunity to share in the celebration.
Online school helped me find the balance
between independence and community. I am grateful for my high
school experience
Lowcountry Connections Academy's Class of 2024 consists of
graduates from many cities and towns across the state, including
Fort Mill, Greenville, Simpsonville and more. Among the graduating
class, 62 percent plan to attend two- or four-year colleges or
universities, including Arizona State
University, Belmont Abbey
College and Clemson University.
Additionally, 20 percent plan to enter the workforce, nine percent
plan to receive vocational training and two percent plan to serve
in the military or take a gap year.
Among the graduates is this year's valedictorian, Abigail Thompson of Pawleys Island. When speaking about her
experience at Lowcountry Connections Academy and what she has
planned after graduation, she said, "Online school helped me find
the balance between independence and community. I am grateful for
my high school experience, and I am blessed to say I will be
continuing my education in communications and public relations with
a minor in musical theatre at North
Greenville University on an academic scholarship."
"We're thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our
graduating seniors," said GeRita
Connor, school leader of Lowcountry Connections Academy.
"With each graduation, we're proud to have played a part in the
next generation's educational growth. Looking ahead, we're excited
to continue fostering a collaborative learning environment that
equips students with the skills and confidence they need to thrive
in their future endeavors."
Lowcountry Connections Academy serves more than 720 students in
grades K-12 throughout the state. Lowcountry Connections Academy
provides students and families with continuous support from highly
skilled educators and a curriculum that emphasizes academic
excellence and helping to build fundamental life skills. As a
full-time online school, Lowcountry Connections Academy combines
traditional courses with industry-leading, career-focused options
through its expanded college and career course offering designed to
help students develop the right skills, gain real-world
experiences, and make industry connections. The school also
provides flexible learning plans that can be tailored based on a
student's specific needs.
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open for students in
grades K-12. Families interested in Lowcountry Connections Academy
are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn
more, ask questions, and discover if virtual school is the right
fit for their student. For more information on Lowcountry
Connections Academy, please visit
http://www.LowcountryConnectionsAcademy.com or call
1-800-382-6010.
About Lowcountry Connections Academy
Lowcountry Connections Academy is a unique, tuition-free, online
public school that will serve students in grades K-12 across South
Carolina. Lowcountry Connections Academy will offer a high-quality
educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in
a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics,
teachers focus on building fundamental life skills, working closely
with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here,
students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their
own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by
first learning how to be resourceful and resilient. For more
information, visit http://www.LowcountryConnectionsAcademy.com or
call 1-800-382-6010.
Media Contact
Tricia Dutton, Connections
Academy, 818-577-6254, tricia.dutton@allisonworldwide.com,
https://www.connectionsacademy.com/south-carolina-online-school/
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