Online High School Graduates from Nevada Virtual Academy Receive more than $556,600 in College Scholarships
LAS VEGAS and RENO, Nev., June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nevada students who earned their high school diplomas through the full-time, online charter school Nevada Virtual Academy are logging off for the last time and meeting classmates and teachers in person for two graduation ceremonies:
- Tuesday, June 9, -- Aliante Station Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
- Thursday, June 11-- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno
More than 100 students are expected to graduate in the Nevada Virtual Academy class of 2015. Many of the students will be meeting each other for the first time outside of their virtual classrooms.
"We're proud to celebrate the accomplishments of each of our graduates," said Caroline McIntosh, Head of School for Nevada Virtual Academy. "These ceremonies recognize their achievements, but also the encouragement and support of their families and teachers that helped usher them down this pathway to success. Education is evolving from the one-size-fits-all approach. Online public schools can be the right path to graduation, careers and college for students whose needs were not being met by traditional education models."
Nevada Virtual Academy students have received more than $556,600 in scholarships to colleges and universities across the country. Some schools they plan to attend in the fall include University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Nevada – Reno, Brigham Young University, Northern Arizona University, University of Oregon, University of Colorado Boulder, Cornell University, University of California, Los Angeles and Berkeley, and University of Washington.
Students worked toward graduation through the award-winning K12 curriculum that includes an innovative digital learning platform, interactive online science labs, extensive Advanced Placement and honors courses, and live sessions in virtual classrooms. Nevada-licensed teachers work with each student to create an individualized learning plan that focuses on his or her unique learning needs, goals, and interests.
Nevada Virtual Academy hosts free community events and online information sessions throughout the year. Families can find more information on upcoming events and how to enroll by visiting http://nvva.k12.com.
About Nevada Virtual Academy
Nevada Virtual Academy is an online public charter school open to students in grades K through 11. As part of the Nevada public school system, Nevada Virtual Academy 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 Nevada Virtual Academy, visit http://nvva.k12.com/
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