Idaho Virtual Academy Commemorates the Graduation of the Class of 2011

BOISE, Idaho, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) honored 79 students as the graduating class of 2011 at three regional ceremonies on May 31, June 1, and June 2.

On May 31, IDVA hosted its first graduation ceremony of the year at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest High School Auditorium in Ammon.  The ceremony featured a student speech by Alan Bulmahn, who plans to attend Weber State University and major in business.

The second IDVA ceremony occurred on June 1 at 6 p.m. at NNU Brandt Center in Nampa.  Rachel Munson addressed her peers as the 2011 Valedictorian. Rachel plans to attend Idaho State University and major in nursing and graphic design. She was awarded the Buick Achievers Scholarship, IDVA Academic Scholarship, ISU Leadership, Academic, Honors & First-Year Involvement Scholarships, and the West Valley Medical Center Scholarship.

IDVA concluded its graduation festivities on June 2 at 6 p.m. at the Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene.

Desiree Laughlin, IDVA Head of School, said, "Graduation from high school is always an exciting time for our students, their families and our staff. I couldn't be more proud of our students.  The Class of 2011 is IDVA's 3rd graduating class and each year we have more students who graduate and go on to pursue their dreams. The ceremonies are a celebration not only of our students' accomplishments, but of the dedication and support provided by their families and their teachers."

Other schools chosen by this year's graduating class include:

Idaho State University, University of Idaho, Brigham Young University, University of Hawaii, Walla Walla University, Jacksonville University, Weber State University, North Idaho College, and Boise Bible College.

IDVA is the state's largest public charter school.  The tuition-free, statewide online school enables students to receive a complete, high quality public education at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found.  

Students who enroll in IDVA receive the award-winning academic program developed by K12 Inc., the nation's largest provider of K-12 online school programs.  The K12 curriculum includes engaging web-based lessons along with instructional materials – books, videos, CDs, and other hands-on tools and resources – which are shipped directly to each student's home.  IDVA employs state-certified teachers who 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.  Teachers also organize numerous field trips and school activities.

SOURCE Idaho Virtual Academy