SIMI VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California Virtual Academies (CAVA) will celebrate the Class of 2019 with seven in-person commencement ceremonies at five locations across the state this month. The nine independent online public charter schools will graduate a combined total of more than 850 students across California this year. Ceremonies will take place in San Gabriel, San Diego, Fresno, Vacaville and San Bernardino.
“We are so proud of our graduating seniors,” said April Warren, head of school. “Each student enrolls at CAVA with unique challenges behind them, and unique goals ahead of them. As educators, it has been an honor to help each of them set the course for their education, and for their future.”
Of the more than 850 students graduating in 2019, 181 earned their diploma in January. In addition, 53 of the graduates are 11th graders graduating a year early. The school is honoring 67 valedictorians – students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average or higher throughout their high school career at CAVA.
CAVA graduates earn their high school diplomas in a personalized learning environment. Following graduation, members of the Class of 2019 will enroll in two- and four-year colleges and universities, enter military service, or join the full-time workforce. Members of the class report having been accepted to more than 130 colleges and universities across the country, including: Arizona State University, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Pepperdine University, Pennsylvania State University, seven University of California campuses and the University of Southern California.
CAVA students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives, and attend live virtual classes taught by state-licensed teachers. CAVA also offers field trips and social outings to foster a sense of school community, such as these annual graduation celebrations.
Kevin P. Chavous, President of Academics, Policy and Schools at K12 Inc. will address the graduates and their assembled guests in San Diego on June 10.
“As CAVA seniors get ready to take on the next chapter in their lives, the Class of 2019 is set up for success,” said Mr. Chavous. “It is gratifying to offer K12-powered students a personalized education that meets the diverse needs of all students.”
CAVA staff and graduating seniors will be available for media interviews. Details of the ceremonies are as follows:
California Virtual Academies Graduation Ceremony in San Gabriel
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
California Virtual Academies Graduation Ceremony in San Diego
Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
Kroc Center, 6605 University Ave, Building B, San Diego, CA 92115
California Virtual Academies Graduation Ceremony in Fresno
Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
Washington Union High School, 6041 S Elm Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
California Virtual Academies Graduation in Vacaville (three ceremonies)
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:00 a.m. PDT // 12:30 p.m. PDT // 2:30 p.m. PDT
Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
California Virtual Academies Graduation Ceremony in San Bernardino
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. PDT
San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410
About California Virtual Academies
California Virtual Academies are nine independent, tuition-free, online public charter schools that use the curriculum provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. The California Virtual Academies are: CAVA @ Fresno, CAVA @ Kings, CAVA @ Los Angeles, CAVA @ Maricopa, CAVA @ San Diego, CAVA @ San Joaquin, CAVA @ San Mateo, CAVA @ Sonoma and CAVA @ Sutter. For more information about CAVA, visit cava.k12.com.
Contacts
Emily Riordan
Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications
K12 Inc.
703-483-7328
eriordan@k12.com
