Academics
The Academy's primary focus is on college-preparation for coed high school students. SVA uses the approved high school (a-g) curriculum provided by the University of California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
SVA provides students with rigorous academics as well as Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, ESL for international students, an Academic Learning Center for struggling students, college counseling throughout the whole college application process, and SAT Prep. SVA is also a Certified SAT Testing Location. Students enjoy breakfast before attending morning classes Monday through Friday, eat lunch, and depart campus for supervised afternoon activities. Students return to campus for dinner, and after a brief rest, they gather for mandatory, two-hour Study Hall, Sunday through Thursday nights. Students use Study Hall to finish their coursework from the day, prepare for the coming class the following day, write and research reports, and gain further instruction on course topics from teachers.
Graduates of Squaw Valley Academy maintain 100% College Acceptance.
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