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Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) School Academic and College Counselor Kris Nilsen stands in a room with students sitting at round tables around her.
Your College Connect Questions, Answered

Now that school is underway and families are settling into routines, this is a great time to revisit what Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi)… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) teacher and student sit next to each other at a classroom table with a laptop in front of a green wall with posters attached, some of the moon.
What Is a Charter School — and Why Choose One?

Every August, new and returning families walk through our doors and we’re reminded of the same truth: choosing a school is deeply personal. If… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School teacher
Reading, Roots, and Real-World Learning: Meet Mr. Perez

He’s a history buff, a dog lover, a proud dad, an aspiring author, and the kind of facilitator who has the energy to love… Read More

A colorful sign on a black background reads, “Welcome back to school” on a Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) School wall.
Back to School, Back to SCVi: Tips & What’s New for 2026-27

What time is it? Back to school time! Whether your learner is counting down the days or dragging their feet a little, that’s okay… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) School students sit at round tables in a classroom with bright orange walls and patterned bulletin boards.
FAQ’s for SCVi’s IB Career-Related Programme: A Global Path to Career Readiness

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free public charter school in Castaic, is proud to be an authorized IB World School for… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students walk in a line in front of a two story building with a flat roof and a yellow school bus in the far right corner.
Big Dates on the SCVi 2026-2027 Calendar

The 2026-27 school year at Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free public charter school in Castaic, is just around the summer… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School students sit in a large open classroom at low tables with stacked colorful blocks and small cars.
Everything You Need to Know to Attend SCVi

Your search for the right school just got a whole lot easier. Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School is a tuition-free  public charter… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School students stand with Academic Counselor Kris Nilsen and School Director Chad Powell and Martha Spansel-Pellico in an auditorium space with round tables.
The College & Career Counseling Support That Sets SCVi Apart

At many schools, college counseling is something that happens to seniors: a flurry of applications, deadlines, and good luck wishes right at the finish… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School teacher Ms. Lindsay Martinez sits behind the wheel of a pink corvette prop, waving a heart-shaped trophy above her head in front of a desert backdrop picture.
The World is Her Classroom: Meet Spanish DLI Facilitator Lindsay Martinez

She’s been recognized as a top educator in Mexico, named an Honorary Citizen of Nebraska, and now she’s bringing the world right here to… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School students sit at round tables in a window-filled classroom, working with plastic blocks and building with them.
Let’s Do It: Project-Based Learning = Real World Problem-Solving

What if school felt less like memorizing facts and more like solving real problems that matter? At Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi), a… Read More

In a softball uniform, a younger Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School teacher Jenae Coleman holds a bat above her helmeted head with a backstop behind her.
Jenae Coleman: Going to Bat for the Valley, One Learner at a Time

Some people find their calling far from home. Jenae Coleman found hers right where she grew up. A Santa Clarita Valley native, Ms. Jenae… Read More

A teacher and student at Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi) face each other in the front of a classroom with a “Back to School” projection and “Welcome 1st Graders” written on the white board.
Why Families Choose a TK-12 School

What if your child never had to be the new kid again? At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th grade… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi) student stands in front of a lab equipment counter.
Private School Quality Education For Every Family at SCVi

The best education your child can get shouldn’t depend on what you can afford. At Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi), a public charter… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School teacher Khristyn Cheshire smiles next to two young people outside in front of a pink building with black and white awnings.
Glitter, Glue, and a Genuine Love of Learning: Inside Ms. Khristyn Cheshire’s Kinder Classroom at SCVi

What does it look like when a child falls in love with learning? At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK–12th… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School students smile at a computer monitor that simulates flying a plane while one of the students uses a mock steering yoke.
From Kindergarten to the Stars: SCVi’s TK-12 Aerospace Pathway

What if your child’s education took them from studying how birds fly to actually flying a glider, to preparing a science experiment for space,… Read More

Santa Clarita Valley International School hallway with college flyers and pennants hanging on the wall.
College Connect: Where High School Meets Higher Education

What if your child could start college while in high school and earn college credits on their safe, supportive high school campus?  At Santa… Read More

Headshot of Desiree Lopez, TK/EL Coordinator/Extended Learning Director atSanta Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School
Approaching Teaching with Understanding & Empathy: Meet Ms. Lopez

Butterfly caretaker. Kite maker. Dog mom (to three pups!). Cooking and organizing (and enjoying it!). How does Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School… Read More

In a large, open classroom, Santa Clarita Valley International School students sit in a big circle with three students in the middle of the circle facing each other while a teacher stands in the back.
Social-Emotional Learning: Building Skills for Life at SCVi

Want your child to succeed not just in school, but in life? At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th grade… Read More

People stand around in an upper school classroom with desks, a large monitor on the wall, and a science lab in the back at Santa Clarita Valley International school.
8th Graders Make the Move: Welcome to Upper School!

Exciting changes are happening at tuition-free public charter Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School! Our 8th graders are stepping into a new academic… Read More

Three young Santa Clarita Valley International School students hold papers up in front of them while standing outside with people walking around in the background.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose SCVi

Sure, Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi) is great for so many fabulous reasons, but if we had to pick specific ones? Here are… Read More

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