Arizona
Virtual Academy (AZVA), an accredited, full-time online public
school for students statewide, will hold an in-person graduation
ceremony on Thursday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Gilbert High School.
The school's 140 graduating seniors come from diverse backgrounds, but
all found AZVA to be the solution to reaching their academic goals.
College and 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.
Students are also provided the opportunity to earn concurrent enrollment
credit, meaning they can earn college credit while still enrolled in
high school, at no cost to the family, as long as the student meets the
eligibility criteria.
Phoenix Business Journal has ranked AZVA among the top 50 public high
schools in Arizona based on SAT scores two years in a row.
Carter Deddo is the AZVA Class of 2017 valedictorian, and Nathan Hsiung
is the salutatorian. Dr. Celestino Fernandez, a popular professor of
sociology at the University of Arizona, will deliver remarks to the
graduating class, and AZVA teachers and staff will be in attendance to
recognize the students' achievements.
"Graduation is always an exciting day," said Kelly Van Sande, head of
school at Arizona Virtual Academy. "Congratulations to not only the
graduates, but also to their parents and families who have supported and
facilitated these students' academic growth and achievement. We know
they are well-prepared for their next step in life."
The Class of 2017 has been offered more than $760,000 in scholarships.
The graduates report that they have been accepted to a number of
colleges and universities across the country, including Arizona State
University, Belmont University, Central Arizona College, Eastern Arizona
College, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Grand Canyon
University, Manhattan School of Music, Northern Arizona University,
Oklahoma State University, Ottawa University, Sacramento State
University, Sarah Lawrence College, The Julliard School, University of
Arizona and University of Southern California. Additionally, one student
has been accepted as a trainee for the Boston Ballet, and other students
will enlist in the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force.
Media are welcome at this event. Details are as follows:
Arizona Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 25, 2017 –
4 p.m.
Gilbert High School
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ
85234
About Arizona Virtual Academy
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is an accredited, full-time online public
school that serves Arizona students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
As part of the Arizona public school system, AZVA is tuition-free,
giving parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided
by K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), the nation's leading provider of K-12
proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more
information about AZVA, visit http://azva.k12.com.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is driving innovation and advancing the quality of
education by delivering state-of-the-art, digital learning platforms and
technology to students and school districts across the globe. K12's
curriculum serves over 2,000 schools and school districts and has
delivered more than four million courses over the past decade. K12 is a
company consisting of thousands of online school educators providing
instruction, academic services, and learning solutions to public schools
and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and
directly to families. The K12 program is offered through K12 partner
public schools in 33 states and the District of Columbia, and through
private schools serving students in all 50 states and more than 100
countries. More information can be found at K12.com.
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