For many area students, back to school is as simple as turning on their computers and logging into class this fall. Students at California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles (CAVA @ LA) an accredited, full-time, online public charter school, will begin their 2016-2017 school year on August 29 as the program marks its 14th year of operation in the state.

CAVA @ LA is one of 10 independent charter schools in California that use the K12 online curriculum to offer students in grades K–12 a unique learning experience. The school is open to all students in grades K through 12 who reside in LA and Ventura counties.

Families enroll in CAVA @ LA for a wide variety of reasons. Some students are advanced learners, motivated to increase their knowledge beyond the basic course offerings, while others are athletes or performers looking to balance a full schedule.

The innovative curriculum and technology, combined with a strong partnership between families and teachers, allows for the state-certified teachers to provide a personalized learning experience for each student.

"The students that enroll in CAVA @ LA seek a personalized learning experience that enables them to excel and explore their own learning style," said Kimberly Odom, Director of Special Education. "Each student receives quality instruction and support in a one-on-one setting as they grow throughout the year."

As a tuition-free, full-time online public charter school, CAVA @ LA sends students the educational materials they need at no cost to families – the back-to-school box could include a variety of items, such as geometry workbooks; petri dishes for hands-on science experiments; rock samples for a geology class; or materials for classes that are increasingly disappearing from some traditional schools, such as world languages and art. Common household and office supplies (e.g. printer ink and paper) are not provided.

Families who have been seeking educational choices different than the neighborhood school down the street can discover the benefits of online school at CAVA @ LA. With the right education, a comprehensive learning plan that includes individualized and realistic objectives for each child, students can reach their full potential and realize success.

CAVA @ LA is accepting enrollments for this fall. To learn more about enrollment requirements visit http://cava.k12.com/ and find an in-person or online information session at http://cava.k12.com/events-calendar.html.

About California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles

California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. California-credentialed teachers deliver lessons in an online classroom platform provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) with a combination of engaging online and offline coursework—including a wide variety of books, CDs, videos, and hands-on materials that make learning come alive. CAVA @ Los Angeles provides opportunities for advanced learners, and prepares students to be college and career ready at graduation. Learn more athttp://cava.k12.com.