Virtual Students Plug In and Power Up For New School Year
— California Virtual Academy students return to online public school
August 29–
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Students at California Virtual Academy @ Sutter (CAVA @ Sutter), an
accredited, full-time, online public charter school, will begin their
2016-2017 school year on August 29 as the program marks its 14th
year of operation in the state.
CAVA @ Sutter is open to students in grades K through 12. Families
enroll in CAVA @ Sutter for a wide variety of reasons. Some students are
advanced learners, motivated to increase their knowledge beyond the
basic course offerings, while others are athletes or performers looking
to balance a full schedule. Innovative curriculum and technology
combined with a strong partnership between families and teachers makes
it possible to focus on each student’s unique academic needs, and gives
a growing number of Sacramento-area students a powerful educational
option to reach their true potential.
“The students that enroll in CAVA @ Sutter seek a personalized learning
experience that enables them to excel and explore their own learning
style,” said Kimberly Odom, Director of Special Education. “Each student
receives quality instruction and support in a one-on-one setting as they
grow throughout the year.”
CAVA @ Sutter students attend school from the safety of home, where they
can focus on their studies without distractions or peer pressure and
with the help of state-certified teachers and caring counselors. The
daily structure and lessons are provided through a stimulating online
school environment where students are able to interact with their peers.
Students 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. (Common household items and office
supplies such as printer ink and paper are not provided.) The program
offers opportunities for advancement in STEM education. College- or
career-minded students can choose from a broad range of
profession-focused courses in order to gain a competitive edge for the
future.
CAVA @ Sutter teachers are state-credentialed and are prepared to
provide instruction, guidance and support through an online setting.
Teachers interact with students and parents via email, web-based
classrooms, online discussions, phone and face-to-face meetings.
CAVA @ Sutter is accepting enrollments for this fall. To learn more
about enrollment requirements visit http://cava.k12.com/
and find an in-person or online information session at http://cava.k12.com/events-calendar.html.
About California Virtual Academy @ Sutter
California Virtual Academy @ Sutter is a tuition-free, online public
school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are
residents of Butte, Colusa, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yuba, and Yolo
counties. California-credentialed teachers deliver lessons in an online
classroom platform provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN).
CAVA @ Sutter provides opportunities for advanced learners, and prepares
students to be college and career ready at graduation. Learn more at http://cava.k12.com.
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