Calvert Virtual Academy Introduces Next Generation in Homeschooling

BALTIMORE, July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Calvert School is delighted to introduce Calvert Virtual Academy (CVA), a virtual school option for middle school students.  Calvert Virtual Academy students will learn at home in a robust online learning environment that includes assignments, self-paced assessments, threaded discussions and multimedia activities, video and audio exercises, and evaluations.

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Traditional homeschooling provides individual flexibility and self-pacing. Virtual schooling often adheres to an established academic calendar, pacing students together. Calvert Virtual Academy combines the best of both models into a unique program that provides the flexibility of traditional homeschooling with the instructional supervision of virtual schooling.

Multiple tiers of personal instructional support from expert online instructors enhance the learning experience. A Homeroom Teacher monitors students' progress and assists with pacing; Calvert Course Instructors in Language Arts, Social Studies and Science and Math deliver recorded instruction, evaluate work, and assist students with assignments; and Calvert Education Counselors assist with daily work and support families throughout the academic year with specific curriculum insight and advice.  The program provides flexibility to accommodate personal schedules and learning styles.

Calvert Virtual Academy also gives students opportunities to interact with each other through participation in live, online Calvert Clubs where they will form friendships and build relationships. Students may choose from three Calvert clubs:  a Photography Club for budding artists, a Math Club for critical thinkers, and a Creative Thinkers Club for students who like to think outside the box.

Dr. Gloria Julius, Chief Learning Officer, describes Calvert Virtual Academy as "the result of our study of best practices in virtual education combined with feedback and requests that we have received from our students, parents, and schools.  CVA merges a supervised, structured learning experience with more casual extracurricular offerings to provide a comprehensive program that appeals to adolescents."

Calvert School has a long-standing reputation for providing a top-quality curriculum, exceptional instructional support, and a nurturing learning environment that allows students to thrive. "My wife and I have enjoyed educating our children at Calvert and recommend the curriculum to any parent thinking of homeschooling. Our three children are grown now, attended an elite, private high school,  graduated from top colleges and have moved on to successful lives. The quality was outstanding and extremely affordable," said Guy Craig, a Calvert parent.

About Calvert School

Calvert has been the trusted leader in distance learning for over a century.  It serves schools and students in all 50 states and over 60 countries with its world-renowned curriculum and exceptional academic support services. Calvert dedicates itself to inspiring students to realize their full potential in a 21st century learning environment, using a proven curriculum and expert instructional support systems designed to encourage academic excellence.

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