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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 toRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International School students sit at round tables in a window-filled classroom, working with plastic blocks and building with them.
Letโ€™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), aRead 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. JenaeRead More

A teacher and student at Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi) face each other in the front of a classroom with a โ€œBack to Schoolโ€ projection and โ€œWelcome 1st Gradersโ€ 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 gradeRead 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 charterRead 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 Cheshireโ€™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 TKโ€“12thRead 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 SantaRead 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 SchoolRead 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 gradeRead 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 academicRead 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 areRead More

A student at Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School holds up two fingers in a โ€œpeace signโ€ in front of a backdrop with the SCVi logo and next to a column of orange, green and blue balloons.
Why Families Fall in Love With SCVi

What makes families fall in love with their children’ s school? At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th grade publicRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) classroom with children sitting on the floor, some with arms raised and all facing away toward two adults sitting in chairs in front of colorful whiteboards.
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 InternationalRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students sit at tables and face a teacher standing next to an August calendar on a blue background.
SCVi 2025-2026 Calendar

School may begin on August 12, but when are Learner-Led Conferences? Early Release Fridays? And what time is lunch?!  Below we have all theRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students sit at a classroom table while working on a math worksheet and using colorful markers.
Weโ€™re WASC Accredited. Hereโ€™s Why That Matters.

When searching for a school that checks all the boxes, accreditation may not be at the top of the list. But whether or notRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students and adults stand outside in a group waving to the camera.
Parents as Partners

We love our community at Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th grade public school in Castaic, California.  Parents and lovingRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students and counselor stand in a line outside in front of parked cars with their arms around each other.
3 Ways You Can Get Ahead with Dual Enrollment

If youโ€™re looking for a way to jumpstart your college journey, consider dual enrollment at Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-freeRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) alum Sam Wachter leans against a very tall tree trunk on the Fordham University campus with a historical stone building with delicate arch windows and doorway.
Little SCVi to the Big Apple: Catching up with SCVi Alum Sam Wachter

You never know just exactly what will transfer from high school to college, but how about from kindergarten through high school to college? SantaRead More

A Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) student smiles next to a table with a stool on it which balances a large tub with a partial green top and partial blue top. These tops have red and orange belts coming off of them to support a tin can each which have wires in them and connect to foil pans on the main table.
iLEAD Learner Outcomes Spell Out Success

At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th grade public school in Castaic, California, we see the leader in your child.Read More

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