![]() The schools meet the needs of diverse student populations through innovative uses of technology, effective teachers and instruction, and partnerships with families and community. Woods will serve as the keynote speaker for both commencement ceremonies.ĪZVA and ISAZ students benefit from a robust online curriculum and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers. Salutatorian, 11 th-grader Shadia Manassra, has a weighted GPA of 4.03. ISAZ’s 2023 valedictorian, 11 th-grade student, Ashley Alvarez Guzman, graduates with a weighted GPA of 4.05. ISAZ’s graduates report $55,000 in college scholarships, while many of them are prepared to join the workforce right out of high school 95 students are graduating with professional CTE certifications. Ten members of the class of 2023 are graduating with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or better, with 56% heading to trade schools, colleges, universities, and military service. The school offers unique support and flexibility for seventh- through 12 th-graders who have confronted barriers in their education, ensuring these students earn their high school diploma and are well-prepared for future careers. Salutatorian, Aidan Miyagishma, graduates with a weighted GPA of 4.11. They have already completed more than 86 concurrent college courses and earned 46 professional certifications through AZVA’s career and technical education (CTE) program.ĪZVA’s 2023 valedictorian, Roman Celik, has a weighted GPA of 4.439. Collectively, the class of 2023 reports $190,000 in college scholarships. Many students are headed straight into the workforce or will continue at positions they have held throughout high school. In addition, 49.5% of seniors report acceptance to trade schools, colleges, and universities nationwide as well as several branches of the military. They are all ready to make their mark on this world.”Īmong the highlights of AZVA’s 2023 graduating class, 50 students will graduate with a cumulative grade point average above 3.5, recognized with the Cum Laude scale. Many of them are graduating with professional certifications in high-demand industries and a jump-start on their careers, while others have already made significant progress toward college degrees. We are beyond proud of all of them, and while it’s hard to say goodbye, we can’t wait to see where they go from here.”Īdded Erica Young-Jackson, MS, EdD, career readiness education administrator, “So many of these students have maximized the opportunities available at our schools, particularly in career readiness and technical education. Many have achieved exceptional academic feats. Some have overcome incredible odds to get here. “Our graduates have inspired us with their efforts in the classroom and in their communities. “These ceremonies are an opportunity to shine a light on our students and acknowledge their hard work and successes,” said Charles Woods, MEd, executive director of AZVA and ISAZ. Both events will be livestreamed on Facebook. ISAZ’s event will celebrate 234 graduates and is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. ![]() AZVA’s ceremony, which will honor 269 graduates, will take place at 11 a.m. ![]() Both schools will host in-person graduation events at the Glendale Civic Center at 5750 W.
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