Flexible learning. Snyder ISD support. Tiger pride.

Tiger Connect Virtual Learning Academy is a virtual learning option for eligible students in grades 9-12 who need flexibility while staying connected to Snyder ISD.

Students accepted into Tiger Connect complete coursework from home while remaining enrolled in Snyder ISD and working toward a Snyder High School diploma.

Why Tiger Connect?

Tiger Connect provides students with a flexible learning option while maintaining the support, accountability, and opportunities available through Snyder ISD.

Students remain connected to their school, their activities, and their future.

Through Tiger Connect, students may:

• Learn from home

• Remain enrolled in Snyder ISD

• Work toward a Snyder High School diploma

• Receive academic support and progress monitoring

• Access counseling services

• Participate in athletics, UIL, CTE, fine arts, clubs, and extracurricular activities

• Follow the same graduation and assessment expectations as Snyder High School students

What Tiger Connect Looks Like

Students enrolled in Tiger Connect complete coursework through Edmentum, an online learning platform aligned to Texas standards and Snyder ISD graduation requirements.

While students are learning from home, they remain connected to Snyder ISD through:

• Academic progress monitoring

• Counseling services

• Regular communication with program staff

• Office hours and support opportunities

• Individual student conferences as needed

A designated, certified teacher will serve as the Tiger Connect Coordinator and primary point of contact for students and families.

Flexibility with Accountability

Tiger Connect is flexible, but it is also rigorous.

Students are expected to:

• Complete coursework and assignments on time

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

• Meet attendance and engagement expectations

• Participate in required district and state assessments

• Follow the Snyder ISD Student Code of Conduct

• Adhere to all district policies and procedures

Students who need additional support may be required to attend meetings, tutoring, academic interventions, testing sessions, or other on-campus services.

Staying Connected to Snyder ISD

One of the unique benefits of Tiger Connect is that students remain Snyder ISD students.

Students may continue participating in:

• Athletics

• UIL activities

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Fine arts programs

• Clubs

• Student organizations

• Other extracurricular opportunities

Students participating in extracurricular activities must meet all district and UIL eligibility requirements.

Technology and Internet Access

Snyder ISD will provide each Tiger Connect student with a district-issued device.

Families without reliable internet access may be eligible to receive a MiFi hotspot to support student learning.

Graduation and State Requirements

Tiger Connect students follow the same academic calendar, grading periods, graduation requirements, and assessment expectations as students attending Snyder High School.

Students are required to participate in:

• STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessments

• District benchmark assessments

• Interim assessments

• Graduation plan requirements

Tiger Connect provides flexibility in where students learn while maintaining the expectations of being a Snyder ISD student.

Student Profile

Tiger Connect is best suited for students who:

• Demonstrate responsibility and self-motivation

• Have acceptable attendance and behavior records

• Can work independently

• Manage their time effectively

• Desire a flexible learning environment while remaining connected to Snyder ISD

Parent and guardian involvement is an important part of student success in the virtual learning environment.

Parent and Guardian Responsibilities

Parents and guardians play an important role in helping Tiger Connect students succeed.

Parents and guardians are expected to:

• Monitor student progress

• Maintain communication with Tiger Connect staff

• Support attendance and engagement expectations

• Ensure students have an appropriate learning environment

• Attend required meetings and conferences when requested

• Support district and program expectations

Application and Selection Process

Admission to Tiger Connect is not automatic.

Students must complete an application during the official application window. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

During the application review process, Snyder ISD will consider:

• Academic performance and grades

• Attendance history and absences

• Discipline and behavior records

• Credit status and graduation progress

• Student readiness for virtual learning

• Other relevant student data

As part of the selection process, students and parents or guardians will participate in a face-to-face interview with district staff. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss program expectations, answer questions, and determine whether Tiger Connect is the best educational fit for the student.

Selection into Tiger Connect is based on student readiness, not first-come, first-served enrollment.

Acceptance into Tiger Connect is reviewed annually. Continued enrollment depends on the student meeting program expectations, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and following district and program requirements.

Participation Agreement

Students and parents or guardians will be required to sign a Tiger Connect Participation Agreement before enrollment.

The agreement will outline:

• Academic expectations

• Attendance and engagement requirements

• Technology expectations

• District policies and procedures

• Program requirements

• Conditions for continued enrollment

Important Dates

Parent Information Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, June 24, 2026
Snyder High School Student Center

Application Window
June 29 – July 17, 2026

Our Commitment

Tiger Connect provides students with a flexible learning option while maintaining the high expectations of Snyder ISD. Whether learning from home or participating in activities on campus, Tiger Connect students are expected to meet the same academic, behavioral, attendance, extracurricular, and conduct expectations as every other Snyder ISD student.

The setting may be different, but the expectations remain the same.