Who Thrives Here
Student-Athletes
Train when you need to. Study when you can.
Performers & Artists
Your career isn't extracurricular.
Homeschool Families
Flexibility + accreditation.
International Students
U.S. diploma on your timezone.
Supplemental Courses
About Our Courses
Our online courses are video-based, self-paced, and teacher-supported — available for enrollment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We design every course to be accessible, clearly organized, and relevant to today's students.
What Makes Our Courses Different
Video-Based Learning
Every lesson uses video you can play, pause, and replay as many times as you need. No textbooks — just clear video instruction plus online reading materials.
Truly Self-Paced
A 5-credit course is designed for 75 hours of study, but there are no built-in deadlines. You get a suggested 18-week timeline you can adjust to fit your schedule.
Enroll Any Time
No need to wait for a semester to start. Supplemental students can enroll any day of the year — the process takes just a few minutes from our course catalog.
Round-the-Clock Support
Our customer service team is available 24/7. Content questions go directly to credentialed teachers who respond by email.
Meets State Standards
Every course is designed to meet Common Core and state standards. Each course includes documentation showing exactly how each standard is addressed.
Approved & Accredited
SVHS is accredited by Cognia and WASC. Where applicable, courses are approved for the UC A-G Program and NCAA.
Understanding Your Status with SVHS
All students under 18 in the US are required by law to be enrolled in a full-time school program. Here's how your relationship with SVHS typically works:
1
Most Common
Supplemental Student
You're enrolled full-time at another school and taking SVHS courses to supplement those studies. SVHS provides your school with an official transcript.
⚠️ It is your responsibility to confirm your school accepts SVHS transcripts before enrolling.
2
Academy Program
Full-Time Student
You are enrolled full-time in the SVHS Academy Program, making SVHS your school of record.
⚠️ The Academy Program has limited enrollment and a rigorous application process.
3
Partner School
Online Curriculum Student
You attend a school that has adopted the SVHS online curriculum — similar to how a school adopts a textbook. Your school remains your school of record.
📄 Your transcript is issued by your school, not SVHS.
How a Course Is Structured
Every SVHS course follows a clear, step-by-step flow — designed to make your path from start to completion as straightforward as possible.
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Step 1
Units
Each course is divided into 5–7 units, completed in order from Unit 1 to the last. You can jump ahead, but it's not recommended — each unit builds on the last.
Each unit includes: videos, reading materials, a quiz, a unit test, and an assignment.
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Step 2
Quizzes
Quizzes test your mastery of lesson materials. You can retake them as many times as you like — your highest score counts toward your final grade.
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Step 3
Unit Tests
At the end of each unit is a unit test. Unlike quizzes, unit tests can only be taken once — but you may request up to 2 retakes per course.
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Step 4
Assignments
Every unit includes a mandatory assignment submitted online and graded by a credentialed teacher. Grading typically takes 3–7 days.
⚠️ Important: The final exam will not open until all assignments have been submitted and graded. Incomplete assignments are returned ungraded. Plan ahead — grading can slow near the end of the semester.
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Step 5
Practice Final
Available any time and retakable as many times as you need. It doesn't contain the exact same questions as the final, but it closely mirrors the format and helps you identify weak areas.
💡 Students who complete the practice final consistently earn higher scores on the actual final.
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Step 6
Final Exam
The final opens only after all units are complete, all assignments are submitted and graded, and you have been enrolled for a minimum of 30 days.
The final can only be taken once. It has a 3-hour time limit. Once submitted, your grade is calculated and the course is complete — the grade is final and cannot be changed.
🏫 Your school may choose to proctor the final, or it can be taken at home like your quizzes and unit tests.
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Complete
Certificate of Completion
Once the final has been submitted, your Certificate of Completion becomes available directly within the course.
Grading Policy
Your final grade is calculated from quizzes, unit tests, unit assignments, and the final exam. Once the final is submitted, the grade is locked and cannot be changed.
Key Grading Rules
- All coursework is required. SVHS does not assign zeros on assignments — incomplete work must be completed before the final opens.
- The final exam will not open until every assignment has been submitted and graded.
- SVHS does not round grades up. A 92.99% is an A-, not an A.
- Before taking the final, students can revise assignments and retake quizzes to improve their grade.
- Once the final is submitted, the course is closed. No further changes can be made.
📄 GPA: SVHS Supplemental student transcripts do not report GPA.
Grade Scale
| High | Low | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 100.00% | 93.00% | A |
| 92.99% | 90.00% | A− |
| 89.99% | 87.00% | B+ |
| 86.99% | 83.00% | B |
| 82.99% | 80.00% | B− |
| 79.99% | 77.00% | C+ |
| 76.99% | 73.00% | C |
| 72.99% | 70.00% | C− |
| 69.99% | 67.00% | D+ |
| 66.99% | 60.00% | D |
| 59.99% | 0.00% | F |
Supplemental transcripts do not include GPA reporting.
Transcripts
How your coursework is reported depends on your student status with SVHS.
📄 SVHS Supplemental Students
You can request an official SVHS transcript at any time. It will be emailed or mailed directly to your school counselor.
Your transcript lists all courses taken with SVHS, including courses in progress. Courses are reported by semester based on the date you complete the final exam.
🏫 Partner School Students
If you are enrolled at a school that has adopted the SVHS curriculum, your transcript is issued by your school — not SVHS.
Your school serves as your school of record for all reporting purposes.
Semester Dates
Courses are reported by semester based on when you complete your final exam.
Semester 1
Fall
September 1 – January 14
Semester 2
Spring
January 15 – May 31
Semester 3
Summer
June 1 – August 31
☀️ Summer Transcript Deadline: If your school requires courses to appear as "Summer Semester," your final exam must be completed by August 31. Summer is our busiest period — all assignments must be fully submitted by August 15 to guarantee a summer transcript. Plan ahead.
Enrollment Limits
Per-semester maximums to ensure academic integrity and quality.
8
Maximum courses
per semester
per semester
2
Maximum Math courses
per semester
per semester
2
Maximum LOTE courses
per semester
per semester
Maximum of 40 credits (8 courses × 5 credits) per semester. The Math and LOTE limits allow up to 10 credits each — equivalent to one full year of each subject — across a single semester.
Online Tutoring Available
One-to-one video tutoring is not included in SVHS courses, but students can book sessions with tutors who are familiar with SVHS course content through our tutoring service.