May 17, 2019

We Are APS: Kevin Ochoa

When Grady High School senior Kevin Ochoa, 17, walks across the stage on May 23, he will be accomplishing a major milestone. “I’ll be the first generation to graduate high school and the first person in my family to attend college, which is really good,” said Kevin, whose parents are natives of Mexico. “One day […]

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We Are APS: Kaira Lewis

Kaira Lewis, 18, spent three years in traditional high school before deciding to try something new: online learning. “Regular school was not for me,” Kaira said. “I don’t fit into the system. Atlanta Virtual Academy has really helped me to grow and be different. I have supportive teachers and counselors here. They’re actually texting me, […]

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We Are APS: Terrance Rice

Terrance Rice, 18, who came to Crim High School as a junior, spends a lot of his time helping out his teachers in any way that he can. He loves the culture of his high school and describes his class mates as welcoming and hilarious. Terrance is not your average kid. He is witty, funny, […]

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