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Virtual Academies

What is the vision?

The Virtual Academy program at Sequoia Grove partners with students and the entire learning team to promote student success in core subject areas in a safe, online learning environment. Our virtual academy provides virtual instruction, both synchronous and asynchronous, to meet the unique learning needs of all students.

Junior High Virtual Academy

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JHVA offers two options for learning:

  • JHVA-Live! classes meet 2x per week in Zoom + asynchronous assignments for the rest of the school week

  • JHVA-Edmentum is 100% asynchronous and utilizes the Edmentum platform to deliver quality instruction with a variety of accessibility tools

Classes are offered in all core subject areas and are standards-alight and taught by caring, supportive, and experienced credentialed teachers. JHVA currently offers the following classes:

  • English 7 & English 8

  • Math 7, Math 7, and Algebra I*

  • Science 7 & Science 8

  • Social Studies 7 & Social Studies 8

  • Spanish 1**

  • Middle School Art

*JHVA Algebra 1 will fulfill the Algebra 1 high school requirement and will count as an a-g elective on the high school transcript.  Students are still required to take 2 years of Math in grades 9-12.
**JHVA Spanish 1 will fulfill one of the two years of foreign language required for a-g graduation and will count as an elective on the high school transcript. 

The program also offers:

  • Mentoring/support through weekly office hours, academic conferences, grading, and community building.

  • A curriculum that is designed to prepare 7th and 8th-grade students for rigorous, academic high school coursework.

High School Virtual Academy

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HSVA offers two options for learning:

  • HSVA-Live! classes meet 2x per week in Zoom + asynchronous assignments for the rest of the school week

  • HSVA-Edmentum is 100% asynchronous and utilizes the Edmentum platform to deliver quality instruction with a variety of accessibility tools

Classes are offered in all core subject areas and are standards-alight and taught by caring, supportive, and experienced credentialed teachers. HSVA currently offers the following a-g approved classes:

  • English 9-12

  • Pre-Algebra*, Algebra I-II, Geometry, Integrated Math I-III

  • Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  • World History, US History, Government, Economics

  • Spanish 1-2, German 1

  • Art I

  • Leadership, Academic Decathlon, Military Science

*Pre-Algebra is NOT a-g.

All of our HSVA teachers have a single-subject credential in their subject area and are considered to be highly qualified teachers. They all have experience working with homeschool students and in an online learning environment; and are trained to safely and effectively use Zoom, Schoology, and Edmentum to enhance the learning experiences of our students.

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Why Virtual Academies?

  • Sequoia Grove instructors

    • All VA teachers are employed by Sequoia Grove and are part of your student’s learning team!

  • Credentialed teachers

    • All VA teachers are credentialed in their subject area and are experienced, online teachers.

  • Community

    • The VA’s are a great place for students to build positive online relationships with each other and their teachers, while learning safe online skills and boundaries.

  • Options

    • Students can take classes how they choose - synchronously, asynchronously, or both!

  • Compliance

    • Assurance that all standards are taught, work samples are provided, and grades are assigned.

The thing I like most is it is stress-free. I don't feel pressured, and the deadlines are very reasonable. The teachers are always very supportive, whether it is helping a student through an assignment in Office Hours, or just some moral support to help you out!

CARSON B