What Students Say

"As an Idaho Virtual Academy student for seven years, I have witnessed a true evolution of my own... I felt free at last. I could learn at my own pace, in my own way, and live up to an exponentially higher potential than I would have ever reached had I stayed where I was... I learned that my abilities exceeded my own expectations."
  — Tiffany, IDVA

• The above is an excerpt from the speech Tiffany delivered at her graduation from IDVA. Read her entire speech for further insight and inspiration.

"If I had gone through any other educational program other than CAVA, I would not have been accepted into UC Berkeley... Just having good grades and strong SAT scores doesn’t make me any different from the other smart students who applied to Berkeley. When I look at what made me stand out from the crowd it was CAVA, and the opportunities it provided me with... We all know that CAVA provides tremendous opportunities, but now I know that not going to CAVA takes away tremendous opportunities... Your school, your program, your personal attention to my needs has given me something that no other school could have."
  — Jonathon, CAVA @ San Diego

• Be sure to read Jonathon’s entire letter about the impact of his education at the California Virtual Academy, which is powered by K¹²’s curriculum and online system.

"Keeping a separate folder (both on the computer and in a three-ring binder) for each subject so you can keep all of your files for that subject in an accessible place makes life easier for you for sure."

"I think better when my desk is (somewhat) neatly organized and everything is (kinda) put into place."

"I work ahead whenever possible, even on weekends if I see a hard week coming up."

"Get outside for a few minutes or go for a quick walk during the day to give your brain some much-needed fresh air. It does wonders for you."

"You may hear this one all the time, but: make sure you are well-rested and well-fed before you take a big test."

"Communication is key. Your teachers, believe it or not, are NOT out to get you. They want to help you—they don't want you to fail."

"Finished that really hard essay? Halfway done with school for the day? Figured out (finally) that amazingly hard math problem that you thought you could never get? Reward yourself by doing something you really like for a few minutes—like playing games online, IM-ing friends, playing soccer outside, reading a couple of chapters in your new book, etc. You deserve it!"