Virtual Students Across the State Celebrate Achievements as First Graduating Class
January 17 2024 - 9:28AM
Business Wire
Heron Virtual Academy hosts inaugural
graduation ceremony for its pioneering students
The Class of 2024 – the first senior class ever at Heron Virtual
Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) – celebrated their academic
achievements on Tuesday, January 16th, at the school’s inaugural
mid-year graduation showcase. Heron provides a flexible learning
environment, helping these 16 students from across the state to
learn in a way that works for them, explore career paths, and
discover their full potential.
“This ceremony is a testament to the hard work of our students,
faculty, and the ongoing support from the board of directors and
staff at Heron Academy and Charter Institute at Erskine,” says
David Crook, CEO of the governing non-profit, SC Learns.
HVASC is built for South Carolina students in grades 9-12 who
have previously faced challenges with academic success. Many of
these graduates have taken advantage of Heron’s credit recovery
courses, comprehensive support from South Carolina-certified
teachers, and work-based learning opportunities to help them earn
this graduation and moment of celebration.
“Heron gave me the courage to be myself,” says Joseph McFadden,
2024 graduate of Heron Virtual Academy. “I finally had the
opportunity to work at my own pace. I am so thankful for my
teachers and the administrators at Heron for all they are doing for
students across South Carolina.”
Despite previous obstacles and barriers, these students'
commitment and resilience have led them to this celebratory event.
These graduating students will go on to do many different things,
from college to trade school, pursuing their passions in the
workforce or enlisting in the military.
“We would not be able to make any of this happen without the
commitment of our faculty, staff, and community of families and
Learning Coaches who work tirelessly to provide opportunities for
students who have faced hurdles reaching academic success,” says
Executive Director of HVASC, Nicki Batson.
HVASC’s commencement for the full graduating class is scheduled
for May 28, 2024. To learn more about Heron or to enroll a student
at the school, families may visit the school’s website or call
855.661.0946 to speak with an enrollment consultant.
About Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina is an online
public-school program of The Charter Institute at Erskine, serving
students across the state of South Carolina. Heron 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 Heron,
hvasc.k12.com.
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