Alabama Connections Academy Family Welcome Call Guide

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year

I’m Mr. DeMarzo, your homeroom teacher.

Your welcome call is a quick opportunity for us to introduce ourselves, confirm that your student is ready to begin, and answer any questions.

Text: (931) 292-2326 Email: tdemarzo@alca.connectionsacademy.org

Mr. DeMarzo

Most calls take about 10 minutes. Please have your student join when possible.

Confirm Readiness

We’ll verify contact information, review the course schedule, and confirm access to an appropriate computer or device.

We’ll briefly cover startup tasks, attendance, LiveLessons, and required in-person state testing.

We’ll discuss strengths, support needs, interests, goals, and plans after graduation.

Incomplete items should appear on the appropriate To Do list in Connexus.

Student Orientation Learning Coach Orientation Honor Code Agreement Learner Journey

Learning Coaches record attendance. A full school day is generally 5 hours, with an expectation of 25 hours per week.

5 hours per day · 25 hours per week

Students are expected to attend LiveLessons. Links will appear on the student planner.

Check the planner for class links

Students in grades 10–12 must attend required Alabama state testing in person.

In-person attendance is mandatory.

Ask about courses, technology, startup tasks, attendance, LiveLessons, testing, or anything else your family needs help with.