The Horizon Virtual Academy Announces a New Kindergarten Through Grade 12 School for Students in Guam

HAGATNA, GUAM, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Horizon Virtual Academy is proud to offer a premier Kindergarten through grade 12 online educational experience to students in Guam. Horizon Virtual Academy is a private, tuition based, online school that delivers a world-class, personalized, and cutting edge learning experience, and is now enrolling students in the Territory of Guam. Parents and students interested in Guam's newest educational option are encouraged to visit www.thehorizonacademy.com/guam to learn more and enroll.

"We are excited to provide and serve families in Guam with a new innovative educational option for their children. At Horizon Academy, we are proud to provide an educational online school that is challenging and self paced, while also providing each student with professional feedback and support," said Pete Caso, National Educational Reform Consultant/Advocate, Native Choamorro.

Horizon Academy utilizes the nation's leading online curriculum used by thousands of students across the United States which is provided by Lincoln Interactive. Students at Horizon Academy will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information; as well as to communicate well with others and to demonstrate self-motivation.

Each student at Horizon Academy will be paired with a "Student/Parent Success Advocate" who will answer questions and ensure that students are achieving at the highest level. With flexible scheduling and 250 course options ranging in difficulty from advanced to supplementary, students can enroll in courses that interest them, and in coordination with their "Success Advocate", students can learn at a pace that fits their learning style.

Lincoln Interactive's nationally certified curriculum utilizes interactive videos, games, 3-D graphics, avatars, social rooms, hands-on manipulatives, learning objects, language labs, and flash animation to provide innovative learning experiences for students. Horizon Academy's courses combine the best technology with personal instruction from highly quailed and certified teachers.

"We believe that with an authentic curriculum, 21st century delivery technologies, passionate and dedicated teachers, students in Guam will not only enjoy learning, but will finally be able to reach their full academic potential," said Victoria Dixon-Mokeba, National Board Certified Teacher/School Administrator.

To learn more and enroll in Horizon Academy, visit www.thehorizonacademy.com/guam.

SOURCE The National Network of Digital Schools