Any North Carolina student, who will be in grades K-12 for the 2020-2021 academic year, may apply to attend. Students should demonstrate they have the ability to be successful in a virtual learning environment.  

Caldwell Connect is a virtual school for students in grades K-12.  Students who choose  Caldwell Connect will participate in an online learning environment with Caldwell County Schools teachers. Students will participate in live, whole group learning and small group learning as well as working independently to complete grade level work. Online learning will allow for some flexibility in a rigorous and innovative environment.

All Caldwell Connect classes are aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and include all core content areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.  Some elective classes will be offered.

Yes. All instruction is online. Students do not have to go to a school or other location to complete their classes.

Students will be expected to attend live class sessions and meetings with their teacher to be counted present in their classes.  Student work will be graded according to Caldwell County Schools Board of Education Policy 3400.

Teachers at Caldwell Connect will provide synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent) learning experiences.  Live learning experiences are those that will occur at a regularly scheduled time and require participation from students.   This may include direct instruction from the teacher, small group instruction with the teacher or collaborative group activities among students.  Independent learning experiences are more flexible.  These are activities that students may complete on their own schedule within a specified time frame. Examples of independent learning experiences include student work assignments, recorded content to watch, or reading to support the subject area.  At the beginning of the year, teachers will share a schedule that will be used for instruction during the school week.  This will provide students and parents with a framework for creating a schedule that works best for each learner.

Students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will receive specially designed instruction and/or related services as determined by the IEP team from a certified Exceptional Children teacher.  Accommodations and modifications on an IEP or 504 plan will be provided by teachers. Differentiated learning opportunities will also be provided for students who receive AIG services or English as a Second Language Services (ESL.)

Caldwell Connect students are required to take all state appointed exams face-to-face at their home school  location with other students.

There is no tuition cost to attend.  Like in other schools, there may be additional fees or supplies that will need to be provided by the student.

Caldwell Connect teachers are certified teachers who are employed by Caldwell County Schools.

Students will need access to a computer with a web camera and microphone or a chromebook and reliable internet access or the capability to drive to a school or other public location that offers free wifi.  If students do not have a device they may contact their home school to check out a device.

If you wish to enroll your student, complete the registration form. Please complete a separate form for each student you wish to register.  The registration window for Caldwell Connect ends  July 31, 2020.

Yes students that are enrolled in Caldwell Connect can participate in extracurricular activities. 

Students who participate in Caldwell Connect will remain enrolled in their home school. 

Elementary students who register for Caldwell Connect will be expected to commit for a minimum of one Nine Week Grading Period. Middle school and high school students who register for Caldwell Connect will be expected to commit for an entire semester (two Nine Week Grading Periods). Students will be allowed to continue enrollment as a Caldwell Connect student for the spring semester or re-enroll in their home school for spring semester.

Yes. Caldwell Connect is a wonderful option for students in a homeschool setting because they receive additional academic support while maintaining a flexible schedule and personalized learning.  Caldwell Connect does not charge tuition, therefore enrolling will eliminate the cost associated with purchasing online content for your children.