Arizona Virtual Academy—the only K¹² Certified School in
the state—combines the accountability of public schooling with the
highest-quality distance-learning curriculum available today
to provide an innovative, highly effective education for Arizona
students.

Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is a state-approved public
online school. The curriculum is provided by K¹², and is
accessed via the Online School (OLS) as well as through more
traditional methods, with materials—including books, CDs, and
even bags of rocks and dirt'delivered right to the family's
doorstep.

Parents and students are assigned their own state-certified
teacher to help guide and track their progress through the
curriculum. There are regular face-to-face meetings as well.

Student/student interaction is heavily stressed too, so AZVA
students are always well-educated and well-socialized.

	Who is this intended for? Arizona Virtual Academy serves students in grades K-11 across the state.
	What are the costs? Because it is part of the public school system, AZVA is tuition free. The entire curriculum, a loaner computer and printer, and high-speed Internet access are also free.
	How do I get started? Fill out the form to the right to learn more about AZVA and to find out how to enroll your child!

Arizona Virtual Academy is proud to use the exceptional
curriculum from K¹². Developed by cognitive scientists, noted
leaders in the educational field, math and reading specialists,
and veteran public- and private-school teachers, the K¹²
curriculum is known as one of the most researched and
effective learning programs in the nation.

With a laser focus on how kids actually learn, the K¹²
curriculum helps all kinds of kids unlock their personal full
academic potential and achieve mastery of the key concepts
and skills they will need to succeed in life. Students learn
through instruction, texts, hands-on experiences, and an
easy-to-use Online School (OLS), supported by supplemental
materials.

From gifted children, to kids whose lives require an
individualized schooling schedule, to those who need a
gentler pace than in a traditional classroom, K¹² provides
an adaptable but focused learning environment and a
rigorous, high-caliber education that meets or exceeds
Arizona Academic Standards.

With more than 700 lessons per grade level, you can be
sure your children are receiving thorough instruction in:

• Language Arts/English
• Math
• Science
• History
• Art
• Music

High school students take courses in these core subjects,
and also have access to electives such as foreign languages
and AP® courses.

Parents of Arizona Virtual Academy students never
need to feel alone in the education process. K¹² teachers
and counselors are constantly involved to help with teaching
techniques, pacing issues, comprehension challenges,
positive reinforcement techniques, and other facets of the
instruction experience.

Highly qualified certified teachers interact with their
assigned families on a regular basis during:

• Consistently scheduled conference calls
• Parent/teacher workshops
• Teacher-guided gatherings
• Synchronized instructional opportunities

At AZVA, we've also taken great care to think outside of the
classroom. The program aims to bring families, neighbors,
and the AZVA community together through community service
days, science fairs, spelling bees, and other gatherings each
year.

Gatherings might include:

• Museums
• Roller- and ice-skating parks
• Local zoos
• Parks
• Libraries
• Academic gatherings featuring writing, science, and more

AZVA offers a variety of student-based clubs that provides an
excellent way for children'even those living in remote parts
of the state'to make friends with other students. Two of
AZVA's most popular clubs'the Chess Club and the Show-
and-Tell'meet online in real time, and kids from all over the
state enjoy the social outlets they provide. Students also get
together in person for other activities such as sports, Lego,
and School Scrabble.

Eligibility Requirements

The Arizona Virtual Academy accepts eligible students in
kindergarten through eleventh grade who reside in Arizona.
Admission to the school is based on age and completion
and submission of all enrollment forms and materials. The
state of Arizona requires that eighty percent of new students
be enrolled in a public charter or district school the prior
school year. This applies to students who were in-state
last school year as well as those who have recently moved
into Arizona. Incoming kindergarten students must be five
years of age by December 31, 2007 and have a sibling who
is attending a virtual school in the state.

Student Assessments

At Arizona Virtual Academy, assessments are integral tools
for gathering information about students' progress, strengths,
and weaknesses in order to provide the best possible
education. They also help in determining the grades children
receive each semester on their report cards. The following are
part of Arizona Virtual Academy's assessment program:

• Placement assessments in math and reading
• Lesson assessments to determine mastery
• Unit assessments to assess mastery of the lessons in
  a unit
• Semester evaluations
• Teacher conferences and informal progress reviews
• Arizona standardized tests for students in grades 2-11