Ohio Virtual Academy Welcomes K-12 Students to Enroll for 2015-2016 School Year

MAUMEE, Ohio, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), an accredited, full-time, online public community school, welcomes families with students in grades K-12 to enroll for the 2015-2016 academic year. OHVA is open to all students who reside in Ohio. By combining online instruction, hands-on curriculum and the support of Ohio-licensed teachers, OHVA cultivates an individualized education for each student.

To help parents and children learn more about the program, now in its 13^th year, OHVA hosts in-person information sessions around the state each month, online information sessions, and upcoming community events in Cincinnati, Mentor and Bowling Green. Interested families are encouraged to visit the school's website for details on these upcoming events, as well as more about OHVA and how to enroll.

"The structure and support provided by Ohio Virtual Academy is helping my son significantly improve his academic performance, as well as his self-confidence," said Dina Gast, the parent of an 8th grader at OHVA.

Students who enroll in OHVA receive an individualized education experience, designed to let them discover their own learning style. OHVA gives advanced learners the ability to progress faster in subjects in which they excel, including opportunities for advancement in STEM education.

OHVA 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. College or career minded students can choose from a broad range of profession-focused courses in order to gain a competitive edge for the future, discover their path after high school or explore a possible college major.

"The OHVA community is a strong support system for families who are interested in getting more involved in their children's education," said Dr. Kristin Stewart, Head of School at Ohio Virtual Academy. "Our teachers work closely with our parents, and in addition, organize opportunities for families to come together for social and academic enrichment at museums, science centers, libraries and activity based venues."

More information on the school, the upcoming community events, and how to apply can be found online here: www.k12.com/ohva.    

About Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is an accredited, full-time online public school serving students in grades K through 12. As part of the Ohio public school system, OHVA 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. For more information about OHVA, visit www.k12.com/ohva.

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