95% of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy Students Benefitted Academically in 2016
— Louisiana online public school welcomes students back to class —
BATON ROUGE, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Students at Louisiana
Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA), a full-time online public charter
school, began their 2016-2017 school year today, as the program marks
its 6th year of operation in the state. According to a spring
2016 survey conducted by Edge Research, 95% of the families with
students enrolled in the school during the 2015-2016 school year felt
that their child had benefitted academically from the curriculum.
LAVCA is open to all students in grades K through 12 who reside in
Louisiana. The rigorous and engaging curriculum offered by the school
includes courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world
languages, art and music, as well as elective and Advanced Placement®
courses for high school students. State-certified 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 meetings. As a public school option, there is no
tuition.
“By far the best outcome has been our ability to advance at our own
pace,” said Nicole Grimes, whose child is an accelerated learner. “The
curriculum is excellent and ensures that my son is being challenged
enough to reach his full potential.”
At LAVCA, students have the ability to accelerate through subjects at
which they excel, while students who need more time to grasp a concept
can work at a pace that’s comfortable for them. Students who need extra
instructional support or who are interested in face-to-face instruction
can also take advantage of the blended
learning centers located in the Baton Rouge, Monroe, and Lafayette
areas.
“We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students this year,”
said Dr. Perry Daniel, Head of School at Louisiana Virtual Charter
Academy. “Our program has always been fully committed to providing an
option for Louisiana families who are looking for an alternative and
enriching academic experience for their children.”
Earlier this summer LAVCA challenged enrolled families to prevent summer
‘brain drain’ by offering students free access to LearnBop,
a self-paced solution that simulates a one-on-one, personalized math
tutoring experience. The award-winning online program will continue to
be available free of charge throughout the fall and can be used
alongside the regular math curriculum to build math skills or prepare
for high-level exams.
At LAVCA, students have the opportunity to participate in year-round
field trips and school activities organized by teachers that blend
academics and socialization. In addition, students can also choose to
participate in dozens of extracurricular activities and clubs that cover
a wide variety of interests.
LAVCA is still accepting enrollments for this fall. To learn more about
enrollment requirements visit http://lavca.k12.com/
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About Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) is an accredited, full-time
online public school program that serves students in grades K through
12. LAVCA is available tuition-free to Louisiana students through a
partnership between K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN),
the nation’s largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online
education programs, and Community School for Apprenticeship Learning
Inc. (CSAL). Founded in 1997, CSAL is a not-for-profit with a mission to
provide students with real-world experiences by giving them access to
alternative forms of instruction. For more information about LAVCA,
visit http://lavca.k12.com/.
Contacts
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
dsavarese@k12.com
