HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2008--K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN)
announced today that the Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), a statewide
online public school program, will expand to offer the K12 high school
program beginning this Fall.
Under a new agreement with Houston Public Schools, the school
district that operates MNVA, K12 will provide its complete high school
curriculum, technology solutions, and professional school
administrative services to MNVA to serve full-time and part-time
students in grades 9-12 across the state. MNVA will continue to use
the K12 curriculum for grades K-8. It will also begin using the K12
world languages courses.
K12 began providing its curriculum to MNVA in 2002. The online
school program was one of the first to be approved by the Minnesota
Department of Education and has since grown to become the state's
largest online public school.
"K12 is pleased to expand our partnership with Houston Public
Schools to offer an outstanding online high school option for students
across Minnesota," said Ron Packard, CEO and Founder of K12 Inc. "We
developed our high school program based on the highest standards of
quality, academic rigor and accountability that have set K12 apart as
the leader in K-12 online school programs."
Kim Ross, Superintendent of Houston Public Schools said, "We are
very excited to work with K12 to include a high school offering at the
Minnesota Virtual Academy. The K12 curriculum is extremely popular
with our families and has enriched the lives of many students.
Extending the K12 program from kindergarten through high school will
ensure that MNVA continues to be the premier online school in the
state."
The K12 high school program combines the highest quality
curriculum with individual attention and support that enables every
student to build a path to personal success. The curriculum includes a
robust and diverse catalog of more than ninety core, elective, and
AP(R) courses. Each student receives an Individualized Learning Plan
that is tailored to meet his or her individual goals and abilities.
Supported by the "xTeam" - a combination of teachers, advisors,
counselors and customer support representatives - students benefit
from the attention of up to eight professionals dedicated to helping
them reach their xPotential(TM). Students are also connected to a
broader community of peers through engaging online forums, clubs, and
networks - all of which allow them to thrive in a flexible learning
environment.
MNVA is currently accepting enrollments for the 2008-2009 school
year. Families can learn more about K12 and MNVA, and view a list of
upcoming information sessions across the state, by visiting
www.K12.com.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc., a technology-based education company, is the leading
provider of K-12 curriculum and online education programs. K12
provides its curriculum and academic services to online schools,
traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to
families. Over 40,000 students in 17 states are enrolled in online
public schools that use the K12 program. K12 Inc. also operates the
K12 International Academy, an accredited, diploma-granting online
private school serving students worldwide.
K12's mission is to provide any child the curriculum and tools to
maximize success in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or
demographic circumstances.
K12 Inc. is accredited through the Commission on International and
Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). It is the largest national K-12
online school provider to be recognized by CITA. More information can
be found at www.K12.com.
(C) 2008 K12 Inc. K12 is a registered trademark, and the K12 logo,
Unleash the xPotential and xPotential are trademarks of K12 Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: K12 Inc.
Jeff Kwitowski
Vice President, Public Relations
703-483-7281
jkwitowski@k12.com
or
Houston Public Schools
Kim Ross
Superintendent
507-896-5323
kim.ross@houston.k12.mn.us
SOURCE: K12 Inc.