A friend of mine who runs a play school says that it’s hardest to control the tiny tots when they wish to remain in one class (doing one activity) when it’s time to change to another according to the day’s schedule. The problem with allowing one youngster to do as he/she pleases only compounds the problem of controlling the rest.

For the children who are enrolled at the Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA), the above problem is moot. They are all linked by the common thread of belonging to the same school, but they do not see each other on a daily basis. They study from their homes, with parents for supervision, and so, have a good deal of freedom in the way the curriculum is covered. So a lesson enjoyed can go on for a little longer, (or shorter), according to a student’s mother.

The school caters to the educational needs of students in kindergarten to the eighth grade who live outside the Steilacoom Historic District No. 1 boundary. The Academy’s free, K12 Inc. online curriculum has found approval with 800 students across the state since last spring, according to official statistics.

Another reason for parents to rejoice is that the curriculum is suited for students with special needs such as dyslexia. K12 Inc. provides parents with assessments and teaching assistance, besides sending over arts, science, and other study materials such as telescopes, slides and soil samples.

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