LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free, online public school, honored its 2016 Kindergarten and 8(th) grade graduates at two ceremonies on Friday, May 20, at Little Rock Church. Kindergarten students and eighth graders advanced to the next grade level after completing the 2015-2016 school year at ARVA, which is an education option available to all K-12 students who reside anywhere in Arkansas.

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In addition to honoring this year's graduates of Kindergarten and 8th grade, high achieving students from all grades were recognized during the ARVA Honors Ceremonies, which also took place on May 20.

"We're proud to celebrate the advancement and outstanding achievements of all of our students at the end of this school year," said Scott Sides, Head of School at Arkansas Virtual Academy. "We are particularly excited to see our Kindergarteners and 8(th) graders graduate to the next chapter in their educational careers. ARVA students are proof that a combination of hard work, the right tools and the support of families and teachers leads to academic growth."

ARVA combines online instruction and hands-on curriculum with the support of Arkansas-licensed teachers who are available online and by phone. ARVA is the only school in the state to offer the complete K12 Inc. curriculum, and strives to create a balanced approach in educating its students. Through a diverse catalog of math, language arts, science and history courses, ARVA students have access to a more individualized learning plan in order to chart their own course for educational success.

More information about the school, upcoming events and how to apply can be found online 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 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 ARVA, visit http://arva.k12.com.

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