Virtual Academy High School

Our Mission

Empower students to chart their own course.

SVUSD Virtual Academy provides students with a flexible, structured, and supported learning experience that prioritizes high-quality instruction, meaningful engagement, and consistent guidance to prepare students to succeed in a rapidly evolving, globally connected world.

Our Values

At SVUSD Virtual Academy, everything we do is grounded in a clear set of values that shape how students learn, grow, and succeed.

Flexible & Structured Learning

Students have the flexibility to learn at their own pace and schedule while benefiting from consistent expectations, weekly workflows, and live instruction.

Personalized Pathways

Learning is tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and needs—whether pursuing athletics, the arts, college coursework, or other passions.

Strong Relationships

Dedicated teachers, advisory support, and counseling services ensure that every student is known, supported, and guided over time.

High-Quality Instruction

Teacher-designed curriculum aligned to district standards ensures rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.

College & Career Readiness

Students are prepared for life beyond high school through A–G coursework, dual enrollment opportunities, and real-world readiness.

Community & Belonging

In-person learning opportunities, the Learning Lab, clubs, and events foster connection and a strong sense of belonging.

Student Agency

Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and “chart their own course” toward future goals.

Engaged Learning

Students actively engage in meaningful projects and real-world problem solving that build critical thinking and collaboration.

Social & Emotional Growth

We intentionally teach and model social-emotional skills to support student well-being and maximize learning.

Future Readiness

Students build the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

Curiosity & Creativity

We encourage students to explore their interests, think creatively, and develop their own sense of purpose.

Equity & Inclusion

We foster a culture of belonging grounded in empathy, respect, and diverse perspectives.

Continuous Improvement

We adapt and refine our practices based on research, data, and a commitment to excellence.

Our Values

We believe that students become productive and engaged citizens when they are challenged cognitively and mentored socio-emotionally while inspired and taught to work critically, creatively and collaboratively as part of a learning community.  The SVUSD Virtual Academy will: 

  • Actively engage all students through participatory learning, meaningful projects, and challenging real world problems; 
  • Teach, support, and model social and emotional intelligence to maximize learning; 
  • Prepared students to work and live in an ever-evolving technological environment that rewards an understanding of technology, adaptation, and social skills; 
  • Encourage students to explore their individual curiosity and meaning making; 
  • Produce critical thinkers who can analyze and evaluate information to communicate evidence based conclusions; 
  • Model and teach continuous adaptation and innovation based on research, best practices, and future oriented thinking;
  • Embrace equity and diversity by fostering a school culture of safety, inclusion, empathy, acceptance, and respect.
  • Provide instruction based on science and research based best practices. 
  • Celebrate the strengths, interests, and passions of each student.