Utah Virtual Academy Now Enrolling for the 2019-2020 School Year
February 1, 2019
MURRAY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Utah
Virtual Academy (UTVA), an accredited online public charter school,
is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2019-2020 school year.
UTVA offers families across the state a tuition-free alternative to
brick-and-mortar school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
UTVA combines online instruction, rigorous curriculum and the support of
state-certified teachers to provide a personalized learning experience
for each student. Students take courses in the core subjects of English
language arts, math, science, history, art and music. World languages, a
large selection of career and technology electives, and honors and
Advanced Placement® courses are available to high school
students. UTVA also offers concurrent enrollment courses in which a
student can earn high school and college credit from a choice of three
possible Utah colleges.
In addition to the core courses, UTVA also offers the Destinations
Career Program, which prepares full-time high school students for
college and careers in in-demand fields of Information Technology and
Health Sciences. Students are introduced to specialty trade skills in
online courses, and can choose to go on to take exams for
industry-recognized credentials.
According to a 2017
survey by K12 Inc. and Edge Research, three out of four parents say
middle and high school is the best time for students to start exploring
career paths, and nine out of ten adults surveyed agree that the U.S.
needs more career technical education to prepare students for the jobs
of today and tomorrow.
“At UTVA, we are committed to giving our students and families what they
need to achieve their unique goals, in a learning environment that meets
their needs,” said Head of School Meghan Merideth. “By delivering a
quality education with our online platform, coupled with a strategic
focus on college and career readiness, our students gain a competitive
edge on their future.”
Students choose online school for a variety of reasons, including
advanced learning, the safety of a bullying-free environment and a
schedule that supports academics while balancing extracurricular
pursuits or medical needs.
Outside of class, UTVA fosters a sense of community through in-person
events, field trips, social outings and service learning opportunities.
The school celebrates traditional milestones with an in-person high
school prom and graduation ceremony, and students participate in a
variety of clubs and organizations throughout the year, growing
leadership skills and forming friendships.
UTVA is currently accepting enrollments for the fall of 2019. Interested
families are encouraged to attend online and in-person information
sessions hosted by the school. To learn more, visit utva.k12.com or
download the K12
mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
About Utah Virtual Academy
Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) is an accredited online public charter
school that serves Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As
part of the Utah public school system, UTVA is tuition-free, giving
parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided by K12
Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary
curriculum and online education programs. UTVA also offers individual
course options for high school students enrolled in their resident
district program, an approved charter school, private school or home
school as part of the Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP). For
more information about UTVA, please visit utva.k12.com.
Contacts
Emily Riordan
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
K12,
Inc.
703-483-7328
eriordan@k12.com