More than 90 percent of the 2010 graduating class to attend
colleges, universities
HERNDON, Va., Jun 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Over 1,000 students graduated this year from virtual schools using the
award winning, nationally-acclaimed K12(R) curriculum and online school
program.
K12 Inc., America's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and
online school programs for students in kindergarten through high school,
operates public virtual schools in 25 states (and D.C.) in partnership
with charter schools and school districts.
The majority of graduates - 93 percent - plan to continue their
education at colleges and universities, according to K12's 2010 senior
survey. The survey also indicated that K12 graduates received over 1
million dollars in combined scholarship money.
K12 students from this year's class have been accepted to many of the
nation's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Cornell,
Duke, Middlebury College, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern,
Princeton, Stanford, Vanderbilt, University of Southern California, and
many more schools across the U.S.
"All of us at K12 are extremely proud of these students," said Ron
Packard, founder and CEO of K12 Inc. "These students are tomorrow's
leaders. Their achievements are the result of a tremendous amount of
hard work and perseverance. The parents, family members and friends of
these graduates also deserve praise for providing encouragement, love
and support through the years. Congratulations to the Class of 2010."
The 2010 graduating class included students from 15 online public
schools that use K12: Agora Cyber Charter School (PA), Arizona Virtual
Academy, California Virtual Academies, Colorado Virtual Academy, Idaho
Virtual Academy, Minnesota Virtual Academy, Nevada Virtual Academy, Ohio
Virtual Academy, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School, South Carolina
Virtual Charter School, Utah Virtual Academy, Washington Virtual
Academies, Wisconsin Virtual Academy, Wyoming Virtual School, and Youth
Connections Charter School, powered by K12 (Chicago).
K12's online private school - the K12 International AcademyTM
- also graduated students this year. The accredited, diploma-granting
school serves students in more than 40 countries worldwide.
"The success of this impressive class of students is more evidence of
the effectiveness of K12's online school program." said Packard. "The
K12 program is unmatched in its quality and ability to equip students
with everything they need to succeed academically. It is why more
families every year are choosing to enroll their children in online
schools that use K12."
The K12 online school program combines a high quality curriculum - using
engaging online lessons and hands-on education materials - with
professional teachers, advisors, and state-of-the-art technology that
connects students to a vibrant worldwide school community. The program
is customized for every student. This gives students the opportunity to
receive an individualized education in their home, on the road, or
wherever an Internet connection can be found, regardless of their
geographic location or educational needs.
K12 provides courses in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, History,
Music, and Art. The K12 High School program offers students a catalog of
more than 130 core, elective, and AP(R) courses. K12's powerspeaK12(R)
world language program provides courses for students in grades 3-12 in
Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Chinese.
K12 has provided over 1.5 million courses to more than 150,000 students
worldwide. Over 95 percent of parents are satisfied with the K12 program
and agree that their children have benefited academically with K12.
Additionally, K12 has received numerous awards and honors for academic
achievement and innovation, and schools offering the K12 program
regularly outperform other virtual schools on state test results.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a technology-based education
company, is the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and
online education programs for students in kindergarten through high
school. K12 provides its curriculum and academic services to online
schools, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly
to families.
K12 is accredited through AdvancED, the world's largest education
community. Additional information on K12 can be found at: www.K12.com© 2010 K12Inc. K12 and
powerspeaK12 are registered trademarks, and the
K12 logo and K12
International Academy are trademarks of K12 Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
Over 1,000 students graduated this year from virtual schools using the
award winning, nationally-acclaimed K12(R) curriculum and online school
program.
K12 Inc., America's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and
online school programs for students in kindergarten through high school,
operates public virtual schools in 25 states (and D.C.) in partnership
with charter schools and school districts.
The majority of graduates - 93 percent - plan to continue their
education at colleges and universities, according to K12's 2010 senior
survey. The survey also indicated that K12 graduates received over 1
million dollars in combined scholarship money.
K12 students from this year's class have been accepted to many of the
nation's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Cornell,
Duke, Middlebury College, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern,
Princeton, Stanford, Vanderbilt, University of Southern California, and
many more schools across the U.S.
"All of us at K12 are extremely proud of these students," said Ron
Packard, founder and CEO of K12 Inc. "These students are tomorrow's
leaders. Their achievements are the result of a tremendous amount of
hard work and perseverance. The parents, family members and friends of
these graduates also deserve praise for providing encouragement, love
and support through the years. Congratulations to the Class of 2010."
The 2010 graduating class included students from 15 online public
schools that use K12: Agora Cyber Charter School (PA), Arizona Virtual
Academy, California Virtual Academies, Colorado Virtual Academy, Idaho
Virtual Academy, Minnesota Virtual Academy, Nevada Virtual Academy, Ohio
Virtual Academy, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School, South Carolina
Virtual Charter School, Utah Virtual Academy, Washington Virtual
Academies, Wisconsin Virtual Academy, Wyoming Virtual School, and Youth
Connections Charter School, powered by K12 (Chicago).
K12's online private school - the K12 International AcademyTM
- also graduated students this year. The accredited, diploma-granting
school serves students in more than 40 countries worldwide.
"The success of this impressive class of students is more evidence of
the effectiveness of K12's online school program." said Packard. "The
K12 program is unmatched in its quality and ability to equip students
with everything they need to succeed academically. It is why more
families every year are choosing to enroll their children in online
schools that use K12."
The K12 online school program combines a high quality curriculum - using
engaging online lessons and hands-on education materials - with
professional teachers, advisors, and state-of-the-art technology that
connects students to a vibrant worldwide school community. The program
is customized for every student. This gives students the opportunity to
receive an individualized education in their home, on the road, or
wherever an Internet connection can be found, regardless of their
geographic location or educational needs.
K12 provides courses in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, History,
Music, and Art. The K12 High School program offers students a catalog of
more than 130 core, elective, and AP(R) courses. K12's powerspeaK12(R)
world language program provides courses for students in grades 3-12 in
Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Chinese.
K12 has provided over 1.5 million courses to more than 150,000 students
worldwide. Over 95 percent of parents are satisfied with the K12 program
and agree that their children have benefited academically with K12.
Additionally, K12 has received numerous awards and honors for academic
achievement and innovation, and schools offering the K12 program
regularly outperform other virtual schools on state test results.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a technology-based education
company, is the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and
online education programs for students in kindergarten through high
school. K12 provides its curriculum and academic services to online
schools, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly
to families.
K12 is accredited through AdvancED, the world's largest education
community. Additional information on K12 can be found at: www.K12.com
© 2010 K12Inc. K12 and
powerspeaK12 are registered trademarks, and the
K12 logo and K12
International Academy are trademarks of K12 Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: K12 Inc.
K12 Inc.
Jeff Kwitowski
Vice President, Public Affairs
703-483-7281
jkwitowski@K12.com