Oregon Virtual Academy Students Log On September 8th To Start the School Year

NORTH BEND, Ore., Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students at Oregon Virtual Academy (ORVA), an accredited, full-time, online public charter school, will begin their 2015-2016 school year on September 8th as the program marks its 8th year of operation in the state. Oregon Virtual Academy is available tuition-free to students in grades K–12 who are residents of Oregon.

"Each child needs a slightly different approach to their education," said Brandy Osborn, the Head of School at Oregon Virtual Academy. "Not only does online learning provide the opportunity for individualization, it is also an excellent way for parents to be more engaged with their child's education. Our families tell us it is one of the most rewarding experiences as they watch their child learn and grow."

By combining individualized online instruction, hands-on curriculum and the support of highly qualified and state-certified Oregon teachers, ORVA helps sudents discover their individual learning style. Students who enroll at ORVA follow an academic program that includes engaging web-based lessons along with age-appropriate instructional materials – books, videos, CDs and other hands-on tools and resources – which are shipped directly to each student's home. The rigorous and engaging curriculum includes courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world languages, art and music as well as elective, Honors and Advanced Placement® courses for high school students. Students can also choose to participate in dozens of extracurricular activities and clubs that cover a wide variety of interests.

ORVA teachers provide instruction, guidance and support, and regularly interact with students and parents via email, web-based classrooms, online discussions, phone and face-to-face opportunities.  Teachers also organize numerous field trips and school activities where students have the option to participate in events that blend academics and socialization.

ORVA is still accepting K-12 enrollments for this fall. To find the more about this tuition-free online option or learn more about enrollment requirements visit http://orva.k12.com/.     

About Oregon Virtual Academy
Oregon Virtual Academy (ORVA) is an accredited, full-time online public school program that serves students in grades Pre-K through 12.  As part of the Oregon public school system, ORVA 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 ORVA, visit http://orva.k12.com/.  

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