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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

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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 “peace sign” 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.
We’re WASC Accredited. Here’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 you’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

Seven SCVi students in white lab coats and wearing blue latex gloves stand behind a table in a science lab classroom holding plastic tubes with caps on the ends of them.
Just Add Water: Team Bamboo Goes to Space

3…2…1…blast those bamboo seeds into space! For nine years, two seniors who have been with Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-freeRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) English teacher Hannah Duran stands at a desk with files and a laptop with classroom tables and chairs behind her.
Adventures in English, School Engagement & World Travels with Hannah Duran

When we asked Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) English teacher Hannah Duran to answer questions about herself, she understood the assignment. She gave usRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) school leaders Martha Spansel-Pellico and Chad Powell stand in front of a beige stone wall outside and smile for the camera.
Double Duty School Leadership at SCVi

This week, at Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) school, a tuition-free TK-12th grade school in Castaic, we’re sending you directly to the principal’s officeRead More

Two Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students hang arms around each other and smile for the camera in a cozy classroom with a couch with pillows and a coffee table as well as a traditional table and chairs in the background.
The Advantages of a TK-12 School

Forget the awkward middle school shuffle or the high school freshman jitters. At Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School, a tuition-free TK-12th gradeRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International students sit at tables in a classroom while chatting with each other and coloring and writing on paper.
Social-Emotional Learning Is at the Heart of What We Do

“We believe in focusing on the whole child and promoting social and emotional growth, because education is about more than just high test scores;Read More

Two Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students sit next to each other smiling for the camera on a brown leather couch with greenery art behind them. One is wearing a backwards baseball cap and a camo jacket and the other has a black t-shirt.
Space to Thrive in Middle School

What if your child’s middle school years could be the most transformative of their life? Enrolling your child in the right school sets theRead More

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) students are listening to a guest lecturer.
Charter Schools in Santa Clarita Valley: The Benefits for Your Child

Want to explore an alternative to the traditional school district but don’t know where to start? The choice between private, public and charter schoolsRead More

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