Online Public School Will Use the K12 High School Program
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2009--K12 Inc. announced today that the Nevada Virtual Academy (NVVA) received
approval from the Nevada State Board of Education to offer the complete K12
high school program beginning next academic year. The school, which
currently serves more than 900 students in grades K-9, will expand to
add grades 10-12. The Nevada Board of Education voted unanimously to
approve the expansion on Friday, January 16, 2009.
NVVA, a statewide online public school founded in 2007, is chartered by
the Nevada State Board of Education and led by the NVVA Board of
Directors, an independent group of Nevada parents and community leaders
who oversee and govern the school. The tuition-free public school uses
the curriculum and school services provided by K12 Inc., the nation's
leading provider of K-12 online education programs. Enrollment is open
to all Nevada residents.
"The NVVA Board would like to thank the Nevada State Board of Education
for approving our school's expansion to serve students in kindergarten
through twelfth grade," said Bill Bukovi, Chairman of the NVVA Board of
Directors. "This is very welcome news for our families, but especially
for those with children who want to continue at NVVA through graduation.
We are excited that our school will soon have the opportunity to deliver
the excellent K12 high school program to students across
Nevada."
NVVA uses innovative curriculum and technology to provide students the
opportunity to receive a public education regardless of where they live.
NVVA students learn outside a traditional classroom by accessing their
lessons via the Internet and receiving instruction from state-licensed
teachers. Students are required to meet accountability standards,
including academic and attendance requirements, and must participate in
state assessments in a proctored setting.
"K12 is excited to work with the NVVA Board to offer our high
school program," said Ron Packard, Founder and CEO of K12 Inc. "We are
thankful to the Nevada State Board of Education for making this option
available to the children of Nevada. We are now one step closer to
achieving our mission of making our high quality education program
available to every child in the United States."
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a technology-based education
company, is the nation's leading provider of proprietary curriculum and
online education programs to students in grades K-12. K12
provides its curriculum and academic services to online schools,
traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to
families. Over 50,000 students in 21 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) 2009 K12Inc. 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, 703-483-7281
Vice President, Public Relations
jkwitowski@k12.com
or
Nevada Virtual Academy
Mike Kazek, 702-407-1825 ext. 7001
Head of School
mkazek@k12.com
Source: K12 Inc.