91% of Wisconsin Virtual Academy Students Benefitted Academically From Curriculum in 2015-2016

-- Wisconsin online public school students return on September 1st --

MCFARLAND, Wis.--()--Students at Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a full-time online public charter school authorized by the McFarland School District, will return for their 2016-2017 school year on September 1 as the program marks its 8th year of operation in the state. According to a spring 2016 survey conducted by Edge Research, 91% of the families with students enrolled in the school during the 2015-2016 school year felt that their child had benefitted academically from the curriculum.

“Another year brings another exciting group of students to the WIVA community,” said Nicholaus Sutherland, Head of School at Wisconsin Virtual Academy. “Our program encompasses a unique, tailored approach to learning that allows students to reach their true potential. We’re pleased to welcome both new and returning families to school this fall.”

WIVA is a tuition-free online academic option available to all students in grades K through 12 who reside in Wisconsin. Students and parents access lessons virtually and communicate online and over the phone with experienced, Wisconsin-licensed teachers who monitor student progress and provide professional instruction and remediation. The rigorous and engaging K12 curriculum utilized by the school includes courses in language arts/English, math, science, history, and art, with world languages or music available as electives for students in grades K-8. The high school program offers more than 150 courses with multiple academic levels, including core, comprehensive, Honors, and Advanced Placement®.

“I really appreciate the support we receive,” said Mary Dharsi, whose children will be returning to WIVA this year for 1st and 4th grade. “From the teachers to the tech support, we can always count on someone to be available when we need them. The adaptiveness of the program just works for us, and my kids really enjoy participating in online activities and clubs.”

Earlier this summer WIVA challenged enrolled families to prevent summer ‘brain drain’ by offering students free access to LearnBop, a self-paced solution that simulates a one-on-one, personalized math tutoring experience. The award-winning online program will continue to be available free of charge throughout the fall and can be used alongside the regular math curriculum to build math skills or prepare for high-level exams.

Families who meet one of the exceptions outlined by the Department of Public Instruction policy can apply through the Open Enrollment Alternative Process for the upcoming 2016–2017 school year. Families can find more information on the school at http://wiva.k12.com/how-enroll.html and follow on Facebook.

About Wisconsin Virtual Academy

Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a charter school authorized by the McFarland School District, is the largest full-time online public charter school serving students in grades K through 12 in the state. As part of the Wisconsin public school system, WIVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc., the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about WIVA, visit http://wiva.k12.com.

Contacts

Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
dsavarese@k12.com

Contacts

Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
dsavarese@k12.com