Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School Welcomes Students for 2014-15 Academic Year

GREENFIELD, Mass., Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School, the first diploma-granting commonwealth virtual school in the state, will begin the 2014-2015 academic year today. With an individualized approach to learning, Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield provides students in grades K–12 from across the state access to a high quality, virtual public school option that addresses the unique needs of the student.

Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield students are taught by Massachusetts-certified teachers who use the exceptional K¹² curriculum. Students who enroll at Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield follow an academic program that includes engaging web-based lessons along with instructional materials – books, videos, CDs and other hands-on tools and resources – which are shipped directly to each student's home. Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield teachers provide instruction, guidance and support, and regularly interact with students and parents via email, web-based classrooms, online discussions, phone and face-to-face meetings.  

"We decided to enroll my son at Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield because the school provides flexibility that lets him keep up with his education and achieve his extracurricular goals at the same time," said Southampton resident Andrea Lucchesi, whose son Anthony is an expert BMX racer at fifteen and recently won the Quaker State National. "We travel often for his races, so we needed a way for him to continue to get a great education even while we're on the road."

Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield provides core courses in Language Arts, Math, Science, History, World Languages, Music and Art, while the high school program offers more than 150 core, elective, and Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses. Students can also choose to participate in a variety of extracurricular groups and clubs. Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield fosters an active school community, with outings and events that allow students to maintain a social outlet and create friendships with classmates.

"We are excited about the upcoming school year and the opportunity to serve students from across the state who, for various reasons, cannot attend a traditional model of public education," said Carl Tillona, Executive Director of Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield. "This is a unique school and we feel privileged to offer this option of public education for the families of Massachusetts."

Enrollment is still open for the Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield 2014-2015 academic school year, and all interested families are encouraged to visit www.K12.com/MA for more.   

About Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School is the first diploma-granting commonwealth virtual school in Massachusetts, serving students in grades K–12 from across the state. As a public school option, Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc., the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield, visit www.K12.com/MA.

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