Welcome toKentwood International Virtual Academy
Excellence and Equity in Education
KIVA is an online school which strives to provide the best possible education which meets the needs of a variety of students. If you are looking for a virtual approach to education which has real teachers for support then maybe KIVA is for you. Please schedule an appointment today for a look at how KIVA is meeting the needs of students.
Vision
Provide flexible, successful, individualized, barrier-free learning opportunities for students through technology, so that they can become successful students, citizens, and adults.
Mission
At the Virtual Academy, we provide:
- Provide a Global Education
- High quality, rigorous, extensive curriculum
- Highly effective, extended day support
- Strong, supportive relationships
- Relevant learning experiences.
Students must be enrolled and attend the Virtual Academy by the State of Michigan's mandated student count days in order to receive credit, unless they are transferring from another school. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by administration for transfers during the year. Other requirements may be enacted by the Michigan Department of Education including, but not limited to, login requirements for online courses.
- Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
- High School Students: Click here to apply. Application deadline: August 18, 2025.
- Middle School Students:
- Current KPS students: Contact your school's guidance counselor for a referral.
- Out of district students: Contact Lindsey Grysen (lindsey.grysen@kentwoodps.org or 616-871-1016)
Questions
If you have questions about our program, please reach out to a KIVA staff member or your guidance counselor before completing this application:
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