Young female student building a robotic car during an online technology class at Great Lakes Learning Academy
LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS

Teaching students in grades 6-12

Tuition-free and high-quality

Designed by online learning experts

ABOUT GREAT LAKES LEARNING ACADEMY

Learn with an Online Public School in Michigan

Every lesson of each class at Great Lakes Learning Academy Online Public School helps your child take the next step toward their potential. Select your child’s grade level and see how we make each day meaningful.

Your Child’s Day at Great Lakes Learning Academy

Each day, your child will participate in a series of engaging lessons while also having time to work on their own and build independence. Acting as their Learning Coach, you'll be able to check their progress and lend a hand if needed, helping them along their educational journey. You can expect:

30H

Engaged in studies 

per week

75%

Participating on a computer

of school day

25%

Working independently offline

of school day

Michigan Online Public School Curriculum

Our lessons provide more than knowledge. They use dynamic text, audio and videos to capture students’ curiosity and motivate them to explore the world around them. Plus, we infuse every lesson with fundamental life skills, helping your child develop the maturity they’ll need in high school and the world beyond.

SEE HOW A TYPICAL LESSON WORKS FOR STUDENTS:
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Play

Science 6th grade, The Age of Earth

A father and his dauther are sitting on the floor while he helps her with her classwork

Play

Language Arts 8th grade, Analyzing Literary Text

A teacher is wearing headphones and teaching her online biology class about cells

Teachers Who Know How to Reach Students

Our middle-school teachers are one part educator and one part guide. In addition to being state certified and specially trained in online learning, they’re attuned to the unique needs of each and every student and committed to leading every child toward a bright future. As your child’s learning coach, you can count on our teachers to be the partner you need in your child’s success.

SCHOOL REVIEWS

95%

Of parents believe their child is receiving a quality education with us.

93%

Of parents agree the Connections Academy curriculum is high-quality.

97%

Of parents agree the program is inclusive.

Can my student transfer to Connections Academy mid-year?

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Frequently Asked Questions

DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULES
  • SCHEDULING NEEDS
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Hannah

  • ADVANCED LEARNER
Madison holding a robot she created for a STEM project

Madison

  • SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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Sarah

  • PURSUING PASSIONS
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Kalimah

  • CAREER PREP
Neil participating in a construction project

Neil

  • HOMESCHOOL TRANSITION
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Leon

  • LEARNING NEEDS
Connor wearing his baseball uniform

Connor

  • COLLEGE PREP
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Kaia

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