Academics
The school operates on a 4x4 block schedule. The school year is divided into two semesters and six six-week grading periods. Students may earn eight course credits during one school year.
Magna Vista offers students a program of studies that includes an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as a wide variety of career and technical course offerings. The school provides opportunities for highly motivated and intellectually gifted students to attend the Piedmont Governor's School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, which is located on the campus of New College Institute. The ACE (Accelerated College Education) Program was introduced during the 2008-2009 school year. Students enrolled in ACE are dually enrolled in high school and community college courses and earn an associate degree from Patrick Henry Community College upon graduation. Students not opting to complete the full ACE program can take individual dual enrollment classes and earn community college credit that in many cases can be transferred to a four-year college or university.
Magna Vista High School is fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia based on the 2010-2011 results of the Virginia Standards of Learning tests. The school has met federal standards for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
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