HOUSTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), an accredited, tuition-free 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 Minnesota, MNVA utilizes an individualized approach to learning to ensure every student receives an exceptional learning experience.

MNVA 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.

Students in grades K-8 can qualify for the Advanced Learner Program, an enrichment program designed to address the abilities and interests of those who may exceed their grade level in one or more subjects. Qualified juniors and seniors can earn college credit through MNVA’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Additionally, all MNVA high school students are bolstered by a strong support system that includes a homeroom teacher, grade level advisors and counselors.

“At MNVA we use a combination of engaging curriculum and hands-on learning to ignite the minds of our students in our mission to discover, develop and achieve the potential within each student,” said Krin Abraham, head of school at Minnesota Virtual Academy. “By providing an option for virtual learning within the Houston Public School System, we’re giving families the opportunity to choose a learning environment that may best suit their needs and help students reach their true potential.”

MNVA is now accepting enrollments for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend one of the online information sessions hosted by the school each month. More information on MNVA and upcoming events can be found at http://mnva.k12.com/.

About Minnesota Virtual Academy

Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) is an accredited, 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 engaging curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's leading provider of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about MNVA, visit http://mnva.k12.com/.

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