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Highschool Children

Welcome To Virtual Connections Academy

Dear Students and Families,


Welcome to Virtual Connections Academy!  We are excited that you are a part of the VCA team.  We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the partnership, enthusiasm, and resilience you’ve shown on your academic journey. It is truly a pleasure working with our dedicated students and families, and we are thrilled to continue that journey with you in the weeks and months ahead.  We are committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and supportive virtual learning environment where each student feels seen, heard, and valued.

 

As you become acquainted with VCA and your students' VCA team, please see below for a few important reminders that wil help your transition to VCA be as smooth as possible.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

 

STUDENT ABSENCES - If your student is sick, please make sure to text your student's team and call the front desk.  Please be aware that you may be asked to provide a doctor's note for any absences in which a student is sick.  This is something that each student's team will discuss with them individually.  
MEDICATION: If your student takes medication at school, an UPDATED medication authorization form needs to be submitted upon initial enrollment and updated each year there after.

Need Help?
We understand that starting a new school can come with questions. Whether you’re wondering about class schedules, technology, learning platforms, or ways to support your student’s success, we’re here to help:

Please feel free to contact Ms. Doyle, the Principal of VCA at mdoyle@virtualconnectionsacademy.net
or reach out to Dr. Garcia, the Clinical Director of VCA at cgarcia@virtualconnectionsacademy.net.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We are honored to walk alongside your family in this educational journey and are confident that your student's academic journey will be one of discovery, achievement, and connection. 


Warm regards,

Margaret Doyle                       CJ Garcia, PsyD
Principal                                                                                              Clinical Director
 

Streamers

Important Dates

  • 3/30/2026:  Classes Resume

  • 4/3/2026: No School- Good Friday

  • 4/24/2026: Semester Two Progress Reports sent home

  • 5/8/2026: No School

  • 5/25/2026: No School- Memorial Day

  • 5/29/026: HS and 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony- Save the Date (more info to come!)

  • 5/29/2026: End of Semester Two- Report Cards and IEP Goal Updates sent home

  • 6/1/2026-6/5/2026: No School 

  • ESY: 6/8/2026-7/9/2026

SCHOOL HOURS

M/T/W/F: 8:45am - 2:45pm
TH: 8:45am - 1:45pm

CONTACT US

865 E. Wilmette Road, Palatine, IL 60074

Phone: 224-801-8821
Fax: 847-221-8366

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