Online School Seniors to Accept Diplomas in Virtual Graduation Ceremony
June 25 2018 - 12:49PM
Business Wire
K12 International Academy Students From Across
the Globe to Attend June 28th Graduation
K12 International Academy (iCademy), an accredited online
private school open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade
worldwide, will honor the Class of 2018 on Thursday, June 28.
Unlike traditional graduation ceremonies for brick-and-mortar
schools, this innovative ceremony will happen online starting at 12
p.m. EDT.
“At K12 International Academy, we believe a child’s ability to
get a great education should not be limited by geography, and our
diverse population of students from across the globe is proof,”
said head of school Leslie Smith. “This graduating class has
benefitted from a combination of innovative technology, excellent
teachers and a rigorous curriculum, which has set them up for
success in the next chapter of their lives.”
The K12 International Academy student population represents
every state in the U.S. and over 90 countries around the globe.
Most students take a college preparatory curriculum over a
four-year period and students graduate with a U.S. diploma.
Eligible seniors may also enroll in a dual enrollment program to
obtain college credits.
This year, 135 students from 31 states and 19 countries will
graduate from iCademy. The Class of 2018 reports it has been
offered more than $2 million in college scholarships collectively.
Graduates report that they have been accepted to prestigious
colleges and universities across the country, including Arizona
State University, Baylor University, California State
University-Northridge, Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University, George
Washington University, Hofstra University, James Madison
University, Stanford University, Syracuse University, University of
Alabama, University of Colorado, University of Florida, University
of North Carolina, University of Texas and Virginia Tech. Some
graduates also plan to attend schools overseas, including Australia
National University, London School of Economics, Instituto de
Empresa University, the Hague University of Applied Science,
University of Sheffield, University of St. Andrews and Vrije
Universiteit.
Paul-Antoine Seitz and Olivia Archer are co-valedictorians.
Seitz, who graduated high school early, has lived across the globe
and plans to attend McGill University in Montreal. Archer will
attend Elon University on a full-ride tennis scholarship. The Class
of 2018 salutatorian is Laura Vazquez del Mercado. The native of
Bogota, Colombia, will attend IE University in Madrid, where she
will double major in business administration and law.
All three students will address their classmates, along with
guest speaker Josephine Chuah, a 2012 iCademy alumna who currently
lives in Malaysia, where she works for a company that teaches
foreign language through live online lessons.
About K12 International Academy
K12 International Academy (iCademy) is a private online college
preparatory school for students worldwide in kindergarten through
12th grade. K12 International Academy is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and
School Improvement (SACS CASI) and is recognized as a
diploma-granting institution by the Virginia Council for Private
Education. Credentialed teachers deliver a personalized education
experience using the online classroom platform provided by K12 Inc.
(NYSE: LRN). Multiple enrollment start dates are available
throughout the year for full-time and part-time students. Learn
more at www.icademy.com.
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K12 Inc.Jessica Schuler, 571-405-2211jschuler@k12.com
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