Michigan-based Virtual Schools Introduce New Kindergarten Prep Program for Young Learners
August 07 2023 - 11:11AM
Business Wire
Enrollment for the new programs offering
interactive online lessons and hands-on learning activities is now
open
Two Michigan-based full-time, tuition-free, virtual public
schools — Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) and Michigan
Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) — have launched a two-year
transitional kindergarten prep program that introduces young
students to core subjects through engaging and interactive online
lessons. Enrollment for the program is now open for children
turning five years old by December 1, 2023.
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“The first years of school are a critical first step in sparking
a joy for learning in students and setting them up for success
throughout their academic journey,” said Mary Moorman, Head of
School at HVAM. “This program is uniquely designed to provide young
learners with the additional time needed to build their
foundational skills in core academic areas, such as math and
reading, while also helping them grow socially and
emotionally.”
Students enrolled in the program will meet daily with their
teacher and their classmates in a virtual setting to work on
socialization practices, daily learning goals and social-emotional
learning. In the first year of the program, students will focus on
developing skills in math, reading, science, social studies, art
and music. The second year of the program follows a traditional
kindergarten focus giving students additional time and support to
reinforce the skills they built the previous year.
“Our schools are both committed to giving students of all ages
the best education possible so they can realize the highest levels
of academic achievement today and throughout their educational
journey,” said Kendall Schroeder, Head of School at MGLVA. “The
curriculum in this program is rooted in the principles of how
children learn and gives parents the opportunity to engage in their
student’s learning with the support of our teachers and staff to
make sure they stay on track.”
Both schools’ programs follow Embark — an award-winning
kindergarten prep curriculum offering highly interactive courses
with audio and visuals to help children follow along. The
curriculum utilizes thematic units that are relevant to young
children, such as “Family and Friends,” “My Five Senses,” “Looking
at Animals,” and more, to help them build skills in key subject
areas. Students will also be provided with materials such as
reading books, manipulatives, flashcards, foam dice, science and
social studies kits, and more to strengthen their skills
offline.
For more information on enrolling in the HVAM’s Kindergarten
Prep program, visit hvam.k12.com/academics/kindergarten. More
information on MGLVA’s transitional kindergarten program, known as
Young 5’s, can be found at
mglva.k12.com/academics/kindergarten.
About Highpoint Virtual
Academy
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) is an online
public-school program of Mesick Consolidated Schools, serving
students across the state of Michigan. HVAM is tuition-free, giving
parents and families the choice to access the engaging curriculum
and tools provided by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s
leading provider of proprietary K-12 curriculum and online
education programs. For more information about HVAM, visit
hvam.k12.com.
About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is an online public
school program of the Manistee School District, serving students
across the state of Michigan. MGLVA is tuition-free, giving parents
and families the choice to access the engaging curriculum and tools
provided by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider
of proprietary K-12 curriculum and online education programs. For
more information about MGLVA, visit mglva.k12.com
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