Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy to Graduate Class of 2015

MANISTEE, Mich., June 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA), a tuition-free, online public charter school, will honor the Class of 2015 at a graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 13, at Owosso High School. This year, 55 students will receive their high school diploma from MGLVA, as part of the school's second graduating class, after its founding in 2013.

David Ohman, MGLVA Board President, will address the Class of 2015 at the graduation ceremony. Whitney Stephens will be honored as this year's Valedictorian. Graduates are expected to pursue higher education at institutions including Wayne State, Grand Valley State University and University of Michigan- Flint.

MGLVA offers personalized instruction, an interactive curriculum and individual attention to help students achieve academic success in ways that suit their learning style.

"The success of the MGLVA Class of 2015 inspires our school to continue to grow and provide students with the education that's right for them in the environment that is most supportive," said Kendall Schroeder, Head of School at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. "This group has helped pave the way and prove to future students that if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can do it."

MGLVA strives to provide support for both parents and students, creating a close collaboration among teachers, counselors, the school community and the enrolled family. In grades K–8, a parent or guardian serves as a Learning Coach, working closely with MGLVA instructors to help facilitate the student's progress.  At the high school level, students follow a 4-year plan based on the Michigan curricular guidelines, facilitated by highly-qualified, Michigan-certified teachers, and the Learning Coach role shifts to one of mentorship to oversee, support and encourage.

MGLVA provides courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world languages, art and music, and graduates earn a high school diploma and transcript recognized by colleges and universities around the country. Face-to-face events and outings are organized to help develop and strengthen the school/family relationship and develop community.   

More information on the school and upcoming events can be found online here: http://mglva.k12.com.

About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy   
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is a full-time, online public charter school authorized by Manistee Area Public Schools, serving students in grades K through 12. MGLVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about MGLVA, visit http://mglva.k12.com.

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