Arizona Virtual Academy to host in-person graduation in Glendale on May 28

GLENDALE, Ariz., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 28, more than 100 high school seniors who learned online will turn the tassel in-person at the graduation ceremony for Arizona Virtual Academy, a public online school serving students in grades K–12.

By combining online instruction, hands-on curriculum and the support of Arizona-licensed teachers, Arizona Virtual Academy creates an individualized education for each student, with emphasis on programs for advanced students.

The school gives parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc, the nation's leading provider of online education solutions for grades K through 12, while giving students the chance to learn in the ways that are right for them.

This year's graduates will be headed to colleges such as Arizona State University, University of Arizona, The Juilliard School, and Brigham Young University. The Keynote Speaker for the event will be Margaret (Margie) Jorgensen, K12 Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer.

"Our graduates are an exceptional group of students, who have learned to think critically and have achieved both academic success and personal growth in order to prepare for college and their careers," said Kelly Van Sande, head of school of Arizona Virtual Academy. "We are so proud of their accomplishments!"

Details of the event are as follows:

Arizona Virtual Academy Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Glendale Civic Center
5750 West Glenn Drive
Glendale, Ariz. 85301
6 p.m.

For more information on the school and upcoming enrollment events, please visit http://www.k12.com/azva.

About Arizona Virtual Academy
Arizona Virtual Academy is a full-time, online public school in Arizona. It is tuition-free for Arizona students. For more information, please visit http://www.k12.com/azva or call 866-339-4946.

About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is leading the transformation to technology-powered individualized learning, which aims to customize instruction to meet each student's unique capabilities, interests, and needs. As the nation's leading provider of online education solutions for students in pre-kindergarten through high school, K¹² empowers states, districts, and schools to offer their students the broadest array of options for learning in a flexible, individualized, and innovative way. K¹² provides online curricula, academic services, and learning solutions to public and private schools and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to families.

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