Arizona Virtual Academy to Hold Commencement Ceremony on May 29
28 Mai 2019 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Online School Honors Class of 2019 with
In-Person Celebration
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) will celebrate the 140 members of
its Class of 2019 at an in-person commencement ceremony on
Wednesday, May 29 in Gilbert. A tuition-free online public school,
AZVA is available to students across the state.
“We are so proud of our graduating seniors,” said Dr. Kelly Van
Sande, AZVA’s head of school. “Their accomplishments represent what
is possible when students believe in themselves, and are connected
with a learning environment that meets their needs.”
AZVA graduates earn their high school diplomas in a personalized
learning environment. Following graduation, members of the Class of
2019 will enroll in two- and four-year colleges and universities,
enter military service, or join the full-time workforce.
Collectively, members of the class report having been offered
more than $500,000 in scholarships, and report having been accepted
to a number of higher education institutions, including: Arizona
State University, Arkansas State University, Colorado State
University, Glendale Community College, Purdue University, and
University of Hawaii.
Madeline Badger will serve as the Class of 2019 Valedictorian.
Madeline has been enrolled in career readiness classes while at
AZVA, including computer programming, and is graduating a year
ahead of schedule. She has been accepted to Virginia Tech with a
full tuition scholarship, and will enroll in the honors college
Calhoun Discovery Program, a model of interdisciplinary,
collaborative learning. She hopes to study electrical engineering
with a focus on robotics.
AZVA students access a robust online curriculum in the core
subjects and a host of electives, and attend live virtual classes
taught by state-licensed teachers. AZVA also offers student clubs,
field trips and social outings to foster a sense of school
community, such as an annual prom and this week’s graduation
celebration.
Kevin P. Chavous, President of Academics, Policy and Schools at
K12, Inc. will address the graduates and their assembled
guests.
“As AZVA seniors get ready to take on the next chapter in their
lives, the Class of 2019 is set up for success,” said Mr. Chavous.
“It is gratifying to offer K12-powered students a personalized
education that meets the diverse needs of all students.”
Media are invited to attend the ceremony. Dr. Van Sande, Mr.
Chavous, and Ms. Badger, as well as other graduates and staff, will
be available for interviews.
Details of the ceremony are as follows:
WHAT: Arizona Virtual Academy 2019 Graduation
CeremonyWHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
MSTWHERE: Gilbert High School, 1101 E Elliot Road, Gilbert,
AZ 85234
About Arizona Virtual Academy
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is an AdvancED-accredited,
full-time online public charter school that serves Arizona students
in kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the Arizona public
school system, AZVA is tuition-free and gives 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 visit
azva.k12.com.
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