CHOCTAW, Okla., May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students who have spent their high school years studying online will meet for the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) in-person graduation celebration at 1 p.m. on May 21. More than 120 high school seniors will turn their tassel as they celebrate their past academic achievements and prepare for the future.

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OVCA, a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12, provides its students with a learning environment that works for them. The range of classes, extracurricular activities and supportive community give students of all abilities and backgrounds the change to thrive. The school's robust gifted and talented program challenges advanced learners while the broad range of profession-focused courses provide students with a competitive edge.

"The flexible schedule of OVCA allowed me to pursue my dreams," said Rhian Jonckowski, 2016 OVCA Valedictorian and Oklahoma Academic Scholar. "My teachers supported me in following my passion for filmmaking and I'm looking forward to continuing my academic and filmmaking studies at The University of Oklahoma next year."

The OVCA program helps students gain a competitive edge for the future regardless of their post-graduation path.

Media are welcome at this event. Details are as follows:

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Choctaw High School Performing Arts Center
14300 NE 10th Street
Choctaw, Okla. 73020
1 p.m.

"Graduation is one of the best times of the year," said Sheryl Tatum, head of school for OVCA. "It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of all our great students at OVCA!"

For more information on Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy and upcoming enrollment events, please visit http://ovca.k12.com.

About Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is an accredited, full-time online public school authorized by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and serving Oklahoma students in grades K through 12. As part of the Oklahoma public school system, OVCA 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 OVCA, visit http://ovca.k12.com.

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