-- Tuition-free online public school offers families an alternative education option --
LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nevada Virtual Academy, an accredited, full-time, online and blended public community school, welcomes families with students in grades K-11 to enroll for the 2015-2016 academic year. Nevada Virtual Academy is open to all students who reside in Nevada and is tuition-free. By combining online instruction, hands-on curriculum and the support of Nevada state-licensed teachers, Nevada Virtual Academy creates a high-quality academic environment for each student.
Students who enroll in Nevada Virtual Academy receive an individualized education experience, designed to let them discover their own learning style. Nevada Virtual Academy gives advanced learners the ability to progress faster in the subjects in which they excel, including opportunities for advancement in STEM education through the STEM and Robotics clubs. Nevada Virtual Academy also offers a dual credit program in collaboration with the Nevada System of Higher Education that allows juniors and seniors to earn college credits, up to an associate of arts degree, while in high school. Blended learning opportunities combine online learning with face-to-face instruction.
Nevada Virtual Academy 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.
"Our motto is 'Every Student, Every Day'" said Caroline McIntosh, Head of School, "When you join Nevada Virtual Academy you become part of a powerful partnership between the teacher, the student and the family. That partnership is the foundation for an excellent education."
To help parents and children learn more about the school, now in its 9th year, Nevada Virtual Academy hosts in-person information sessions around the state each month, online information sessions, and upcoming community events in Henderson and Las Vegas. Interested families are encouraged to visit the school's website for details on these events, as well as more about Nevada Virtual Academy and how to enroll.
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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