Squaw Valley Academy High School
Grades 9-12
Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
Squaw Valley Academy meets the California state standards for middle
and high school students. Our faculty prepares students for the
college of their choice by meeting the standards for the University
of California system. Our graduates maintain a 100%
college acceptance rate into an average of three universities
or colleges. Students may receive dual high school and college credit
recognized by the California State University and University of
California schools by participating in the Academic Enrichment program
at a local community college.
ENGLISH
English I-IV; AP English*
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I and II; Geometry; Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry;
AP Calculus*
LAB SCIENCE
Biology; AP Biology*; Chemistry; AP Chemistry*; Physics;
AP Physics*
SOCIAL STUDIES
Cultural Geography; World History; U.S. History;
AP U.S. History*; U.S. Government/Economics; AP U.S. Government/Economics*
LANGUAGES
Spanish I-IV; AP Spanish*; French I-IV
HEALTH
Most students enroll in a one-semester health course in
ninth or tenth grade
ATHLETICS
Physical Education includes mountain biking, soccer,
skiing, snow boarding, field sports, golf, tennis, yoga/stretching,
hiking, trail running and weight training. SVA students may take
part in the competitive fall co-ed soccer team. Students may participate in
two-day school-sponsored weekend outdoor trips, and all students participate in school-sponsored week-long Outdoor Education trips.
ELECTIVES
Studio Art, Photography, International Studies, Performing
Arts, Computer Science, Yearbook, Music, Philosophy
I & II
OTHER COURSES
Other courses
may be offered on a tutorial basis; contact the
school for details.
To graduate, a student completes 240 credits, including four years
of English, four years of social studies, three years of mathematics,
three years of science, and three years of foreign language.
* AP means "Advanced Placement" and students may earn
college credit with successful completion of each AP course and
the national AP examination. AP Courses are only offered with valid
student interest and staff qualification. These courses may be offered
only every other year.
Study skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum.
| Squaw Valley Academy |
Contact |
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P.O. Box 2667 |
Admissions Director |
Phone: (530) 583-9393 |
235 Squaw Valley Road |
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Fax: (530) 581-1111 |
Olympic Valley, CA 96146 |
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| We challenge with
rigorous academics, we support with consistent behavioral
standards, we train in life-long sports, we provide outdoor adventures, and we foster self-esteem through
real accomplishment.
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