It’s Not Too Late to Have It All: 5 Benefits of a Small School
Looking for a small gem of a school that shines in the quality of instruction, curriculum, community, and support? At Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi), our size is precisely what allows us to offer tuition-free academics, support that fits the individual child, and a community that cares. Here are five big benefits you can expect when your child attends our TK-12 in the greater Santa Clarita Valley.
Even better? It’s not too late to enroll. Don’t settle for anything less than the best for your child’s education.
1. We Know You
Every learner is known by name in our tight-knit community. Our small size means individualized support from facilitators, counselors, and administrators. Students develop close friendships in our multiage learning environments, with older learners mentoring younger ones. This familiarity builds confidence, as students feel comfortable and supported.
2. Personalized Learning
Our facilitators understand each learner’s strengths and needs, providing customized support and enrichment. Every learner has an individualized learning plan (ILP) and an advisor and care team guiding their educational journey. We offer many different ways of learning: self-directed, career-connected, arts-integrated and always play- and project-based. In our Upper School, we support you with college and career planning, customized just for you…not to mention the International Baccalaureate Career Programme and dual enrollment opportunities.
3. Private School Quality (Tuition-Free!)
Get all the benefits of private school education – small classes, individualized attention, innovative programs – without the price tag! Our inquiry-based learning tackles real-world problems, from aerospace challenges to International Space Station experiments. With the amount of care and quality we give each of our students, it’s hard to believe that SCVi is a free public school, but we are! Besides strong academics, you can do Spanish dual immersion, fly a glider, take college courses in high school, or participate in the International Baccalaureate Career-related program.
4. Leadership Development
We integrate social-emotional learning through programs like Love and Logic and the 7 Habits series, which emphasizes group synergy and empathy. Our day begins with a Morning Meeting (Advisory for Upper School) where we share ideas and build community connections. We create an environment where learners can explore, problem-solve, accomplish goals, support others, and develop into confident leaders. Through our student ambassador program and mentorship opportunities, older learners guide younger ones both inside the classroom and throughout our campus community.
5. Strong Family Partnership
Families experience close partnerships with our school in our welcoming community. Communication between facilitators and parents flows easily in our small school environment, with frequent updates about student progress and welcomed opportunities for family involvement.
Families are encouraged to join our school community through workshops, events, and celebrations. We also maintain strong connections with our broader community through internships, entrepreneurial opportunities, partnerships with local aerospace and aviation organizations, and meaningful community service projects.
Ready to Join Our SCVi Family?
We are still enrolling at our small, secure, and innovative TK-12 school – it’s not too late! Experience the difference of a learning community where collaboration is joyous, connections run deep, and every learner is empowered to take the lead in their education.
Contact us about our family-centered, supportive, tuition-free WASC-accredited school and enroll today!
About SCVi:
Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi) is a free public charter school empowering TK-12th graders to become conscientious, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world. Founded in 2008, we use project-based and social-emotional learning concepts to inspire and motivate lifelong learners with the skills they need to lead in the 21st century. We incorporate technology into every component of our curriculum, and we value and encourage development of leadership skills by inspiring confidence and character in each of our unique learners. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadsantaclarita.org. Join our innovative school today!
