Minnesota Virtual Academy to Begin 14th School Year Serving Students Statewide

HOUSTON, Minn., Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), an accredited, tuition-free, online public school, welcomes new and returning students for the 2015-2016 academic year, which begins September 8. Now entering its 14^th year of serving students across the state of Minnesota, MNVA takes an individualized approach to learning by combining online instruction and hands-on curriculum with the support of Minnesota-licensed teachers and an active school community.

MNVA will host a back-to-school open house for students and their parents on Friday, September 11, 2015, in Plymouth, Minn. Families who are interested in the program, but are not yet enrolled, are also invited to attend to learn more from MNVA teachers, students and parents. Details can be found at http://mnva.k12.com/.

"Minnesota Virtual Academy is a leader of educational innovation in the state," said Krin Abraham, Head of School at MNVA. "As one of the first statewide online programs in Minnesota, MNVA has consistently provided students with the individualized approach they need in order to learn and grow to their full potential."

In a recent K12 report, MNVA was recognized for improving its overall academic results and raising student proficiency rates in Reading and Math. 

MNVA provides a rigorous and engaging curriculum, including courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world languages, art and music, as well as elective and Advanced Placement® courses for high school students. The school also offers an advanced learner program and opportunities in STEM education, as well as the ability for students to earn college credit while in high school. Students graduate with a high school diploma that meets all state requirements.

More information on MNVA, upcoming events and how to enroll can be found online at http://mnva.k12.com/.

About Minnesota Virtual Academy
Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) is an accredited, full- and part-time online public school program of Houston Public Schools that serves students in grades K through 12. As part of the Minnesota public school system, MNVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. Students use web-based lessons and hands-on instructional materials which are shipped to their homes. For more information about MNVA, visit http://mnva.k12.com.

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