Nevada Virtual Academy (k12.com), a nationally accredited, private home-school program, offers online and correspondence courses for children. The academy, which is recognized by the Nevada Department of Education as an approved home-school program, offers instruction in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The program is offered to residents of Nevada free of charge and includes instruction in core classes such as math, science and social studies, but also offers a variety of electives and advanced courses in foreign language and the arts.
Connections Academy (connectionsacademy.com), a tuition-free, virtual public school for children in grades kindergarten through 12th, offers instruction to home-schooled children in the state of Nevada. This nationally accredited program is recognized as an approved home-school curriculum by the Nevada Department of Education, and offers a variety of courses that may be completed through correspondence or online. Students may attend virtual classes on either a full- or part-time basis. In addition to core classes such as history and math, Connections Academy offers studies in art, music appreciation and foreign languages. Summer programs are also available.
Nevada home-schooling parents who prefer a Christian-based academic program may benefit from the programs offered by Liberty Online Academy (luonlineacademy.com). Using a faith-based curriculum and online courses in fundamental classes such as science and geography, Liberty Online Academy meets all requirements as a private home-school program and is approved by the Nevada Department of Education for use in the state. The program is designed for students in third through 12th grade, and academic programs can be customized to meet each child's academic needs.
Offering online and correspondence courses for grades kindergarten through 12th, Bridgeway Academy (homeschoolacademy.com) is a nationally accredited distance-learning program and is approved by the Nevada Department of Education for use as a home-school curriculum. High school students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a recognized high school diploma and all courses may be customized based on the individual needs of the student. In addition to core classes, Bridgeway Academy offers a wealth of electives, including Foundations for Living and Effective Business Communication and Presentations.