The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold five information sessions for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions. Enrollment for students for the 2012-2013 school year will open on Thursday, March 1.  Registration materials can be obtained or submitted during information sessions or parents can visit http://blogs.egusd.net/egva/enroll/ to download materials.

Information sessions will be held at the following locations on these dates:

Tuesday, March 20^th
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ellen Feickert Elementary School
Computer Lab
9351 Feickert Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Tuesday, April 17^th
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ellen Feickert Elementary School
Computer Lab
9351 Feickert Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Tuesday, May 29^th
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ellen Feickert Elementary School
Computer Lab
9351 Feickert Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Tuesday, June 5^th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School
Computer Lab
8691 Power Inn Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Tuesday, July 10^th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School
Computer Lab
8691 Power Inn Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624

The EGUSD Virtual Academy offers an innovative learning experience for the 21^st century student. This accredited online academy allows students in kindergarten through 8^th grade to experience teaching and learning from virtually anywhere a computer will take them. The curriculum is provided through a partnership with K¹², a national online program. All courses are aligned to the State of California’s standards and benchmarks. Classes span from core subjects to a wide variety of electives with a strong emphasis on building skills and critical thinking.

Each EGUSD Virtual Academy student has an individualized plan for his or her course of study. Student learning is guided by Elk Grove Unified teachers. Students have access to their teachers in person, online and by email. Parents play a critical role as learning coaches in the EGUSD Virtual Academy to support their students’ learning.

The EGUSD Virtual Academy is part of a free public education system.  The academy is open to students living in Sacramento, Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties.

For more information about the EGUSD Virtual Academy, contact (916) 399-9890 or email egvirtual@egusd.net.