LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), an accredited, full-time online public school, welcomes families with students in kindergarten through 12th grade to enroll for the 2017-18 academic year. Open to all students who reside in Arkansas, ARVA offers an individualized approach to learning to ensure every student receives an exceptional learning experience.

ARVA combines online instruction and hands-on curriculum with the support of Arkansas-licensed teachers who are available online and by phone. ARVA provides a rigorous, engaging curriculum, including courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, world languages, art and music, as well as high school electives and Advanced Placement® courses.

At ARVA, students can choose profession-focused courses in order to gain a competitive edge for the future, discover their path after high school or explore a potential college major.

“Since opening in 2007, we have prided ourselves on helping our students discover the learning style that works best for them, allowing students to dive into their specific areas of interest through our catalog of classes,” said Scott Sides, head of school at Arkansas Virtual Academy. “Our interactive curriculum and instruction combined with teacher support and hands-on materials puts ARVA students on the path toward academic achievement.”

Additionally, ARVA provides opportunities that complement the curricular interests of its students. Families have the chance to participate in numerous field trips and outings, enabling students, teachers, parents, and the entire school community to keep in close contact all year round.

ARVA is now accepting enrollments for the 2017-18 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend one of the online information sessions hosted by the school each month. More information on ARVA and upcoming events can be found at http://arva.k12.com/.

About Arkansas Virtual Academy

Arkansas Virtual Academy is a full-time online public school serving students in grades K through 12. As part of the Arkansas public school system, ARVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the engaging curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of proprietary K-12 curriculum and online education programs. For more information about ARVA, visit http://arva.k12.com.

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