Minnesota Virtual Academy to Celebrate Class of 2015 Graduation

HOUSTON, Minn., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), an accredited, tuition-free, online public school, will honor the Class of 2015 at a graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 7, at Prom Catering Center in Oakdale, MN. This year, more than 115 students will receive their high school diplomas from MNVA, which is an education option available to all Minnesota students.

Of this year's graduates, 25 will be recognized as honor students, having maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Two students will be honored as valedictorians, both having achieved 4.0 GPAs. Seven of MNVA's graduating seniors are members of the National Honor Society.

"The Minnesota Virtual Academy Class of 2015 is prepared to embark on the next journey – whether that is higher education, technical training, service experience or the first steps in a career," said Krin Abraham, Head of School at Minnesota Virtual Academy. "We are proud of the way these students have learned to thrive and take initiative, and we expect great things from them."

Ms. Abraham will deliver an address to the graduates during the ceremony, which is also to include a formal presentation of diplomas, and will conclude with a reception for the Class of 2015 and their families. Many MNVA teachers and staff will be in attendance to recognize the students' achievements. Graduates are expected to pursue higher education at institutions including University of North Carolina, Iowa State University and University of Minnesota.

Through a combination of online instruction, hands-on curriculum and the support of Minnesota-licensed teachers, MNVA fosters an individualized approach to education for each student. In order to attain their diplomas, high school students are required to successfully complete 48 credits in the areas of English, math, science, social studies, fine arts, physical education, career and technical education and general electives. Students must also meet all state testing requirements before earning their diplomas.

About Minnesota Virtual Academy
Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) is an accredited, full- and part-time online public school program of Houston Public Schools that serves students in grades K through 12. As part of the Minnesota public school system, MNVA 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. MNVA provides a rigorous, engaging curriculum, including 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. Students use web-based lessons and hands-on instructional materials which are shipped to their homes. For more information about MNVA, including upcoming events and how to apply, visit http://mnva.k12.com.

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