Washington Virtual Academies Honor Class of 2011

Graduates plan to seek higher education at top universities and colleges across the country

TACOMA, Wash., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Washington Virtual Academies celebrated the graduation of 59 students as the class of 2011 on Sunday, June 12 in Tacoma at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.  

Student speeches were given by Connor Brown and Alan Terry of WAVA High School Monroe, and Yesenia Montes, valedictorian of WAVA High School Omak. Additionally, attendees heard from Dr. Art Himmler, superintendent of Omak School District, and Dr. Kenneth Hoover, superintendent of Monroe Public Schools, both sponsoring districts of WAVA.

"On behalf of the administrative staff and teachers, I want to congratulate the Class of 2011," said Susan Stewart, head of schools at Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA).  "We are also excited to welcome the first graduating class of students from our Omak school into our alumni family.  I am convinced the K12 robust curriculum and individualized education that WAVA students receive at our Monroe and Omak high schools has prepared them for the next stage of their life, whether that be college or career."

Some of the schools chosen by this year's graduating class include:

Washington State University, Pierce College, Hope University, University of Montana, Grays Harbor College, and Colorado University.

Washington Virtual Academies is a tuition-free online public school program serving students across the state in grades K-12 in partnership with the Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 (grades K-8), Monroe Public Schools (9-12), and Omak School District (k-12).  WAVA uses the academic program developed by K12, the nation's leader in K-12 curriculum and online school programs.  The school program provides students with the curriculum, tools, and support they need to receive a high quality, well-rounded education in their home, on the road, or wherever learning needs to happen. Students work with state-certified teachers and receive an individualized learning program designed to meet their personal education needs.  For more information about WAVA, please visit: www.k12.com/WAVA.

K12 Inc. is a technology-based learning company that offers curriculum and educational services created for online delivery to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, or K-12.  For further information on K12 visit: www.K12.com.

SOURCE Washington Virtual Academies