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(All fields are required.)An accredited, tuition-free online public school program for grades K–12, our students benefit from:
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Individualized learning Plans -
Minnesota-licensed teachers -
K–5 Advanced Learner Program -
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Social events, extracurricular activities, and clubs -
NCAA-approved courses for student-athletes
Career and College Prep
MNVA offers career and college prep for grades 6–12. By combining traditional core academics with career exploration and industry-relevant, career-focused classes, students can get a jump-start on their college and career goals. We offer middle school career explorations and high school course concentrations in a variety of in-demand career fields.
Students in this career field typically begin with the Introduction to Agriscience course and then choose from electives in the following pathway:
- Agribusiness
This career field offers students a great way to learn about many different aspects of business. They can choose from the following pathways:
- Entrepreneurship
- General Management
In this career field, students learn to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate learners. We offer the following pathway:
- Teaching & Training
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Our students can choose from the following pathways:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Veterinary Science
Students in this career field learn to perform a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services. We offer the following pathway:
- Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services
Students can prepare now for rewarding careers in IT. We offer the following pathways:
- Game Design
- Programming
This career field prepares students for meaningful work where they can contribute to making the world a safer, more just place. We offer the following pathway:
- Law Enforcement Services
This career field allows students to explore occupations that are possible with a high school degree and training in manufacturing, construction, and STEM. We offer the following pathway:
- Heavy Machine Operations
Students apply and grow their creativity while learning to plan, coordinate, and implement marketing strategies. We offer the following pathway:
- Marketing Communications
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“I used to think that I wasn't smart, I wasn't gifted, per se. So after I got my first B in eighth grade, I just knew it. I can do it. … I can do many things.”
“[K12] gives us the opportunity to empower them, to uplift them, and to also pour into them what we were not able to do when they were in brick-and-mortar schools.“
"The teachers are excellent, really they do go above and beyond. They want us to succeed, as long as we put forth the effort they will be there to help us succeed."
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