CVSD Choice School Options

CVSD provides a variety of distinct alternative learning programs to meet student learning needs — all of these schools of choice are open to enrollment — one may be a great fit for your family. Find the one that may suit your needs.

These programs offer flexible, student-centered educational options with a focus on community building, meeting student’s where they are, providing relevant educational opportunities, and a meaningful credible option to traditional school schedules. (Click on the arrow to the right of the school name for more info.)

Central Valley Virtual Learning (CVVL) High School, Open Doors & Parent Partnership...

CVVL offers online learning options for high school students, together with the Open Doors program and a parent partnership program all at the high school level.
Visit www.cvvl.cvsd.org or call 509-558-6550 for more info.

Virtual Learning Grades 9-12 with Authentic CVSD Teachers

How do we learn? 100% asynchronous (self-paced) online learning with in-person options
Serving students who:
- Want to choose full- or part-time online learning opportunities
- Learn best when they can set their own schedule
- Learn best in an interactive online experience with CVSD teachers (not just a digital textbook)
- Are a focused, independent learner
- Exhibit self-determination
- Advocate for self
- Want flexibility in their schedule that online learning provides
- Want to prepare to take online college courses

Mica Peak High School (MPHS)...

Mica Peak offers a smaller learning environment for those HS students looking for something a little different. Visit www.mphs.cvsd.org or call 509-558-5950 for more info.

In-person Grades 9-12 Alternative Learning Experience

How do we learn? In person with small group collaborative environment
Serving students who:
- Want to play a role in designing their own learning and are looking for “community”
- Prefer collaborative instruction
- Prefer one-on-one or small group support
- Are looking for an opportunity to lead in a smaller learning environment
- May be underserved in a traditional setting
- Strive for self-advocacy skills

Summit School K-8...

Summit uses experiential, student-centered learning curriculum for grades K-8. Visit summit.cvsd.org or call 509-558-3250 for more info.

In-person Grades K-8 Experiential Learning

How do we learn? In-person, hands-on, expeditionary-style learning
Serving students who:
- Are curious and want to dig deep into a topic in order to help solve problems in the real world
- Want to conduct fieldwork with a purpose that takes students out of the classroom to interact with professionals and people in our community
- Crave challenge as part of an adventurous program that continues to build as students grow older—from Kindergarten Day Camp to multiple overnight experiences for older students

Spokane Valley Tech (SVT) and Skill Center...

SVT has engaging programs and beyond-the-book learning for high school students with a Skill Center and entire high school program. Visit www.spokanevalleytech.org or call 509-558-6500 for more info.

In-person Grades 9-12 STEM Learning

How do we learn? In-person, hands-on, skilled learning
Serving students who:
- Are interested in a project-based learning environment
- Are interested in STEM-related fields of study
- Wish to develop 21st-century, communication, innovation and problem-solving skills
- Wish to engage in relevant learning activities that are highly collaborative and student-centered
- Are self-motivated and enjoy working collaboratively with others to solve real-world problems

Virtual Integrated Parent Partnership (VIP)...

VIP is designed to support K-8 parents who want educational flexibility for their child through online learning, home-based instruction, or a combination of both options. Visit www.vip.cvsd.org or call 509-558-5700 for more info.

Virtual Learning Grades K-8 with Authentic CVSD Teachers

How do we learn? Synchronous (school-paced) or asynchronous (self-paced) with one optional day in person
Serving students who:
- Benefit from a flexible schedule
- Thrive with individual learning tailored to their level.
- Benefit from a virtual setting where they can have on-going support from a certified CVSD teacher
- Students who can benefit from reduced anxiety of having to go in-person to a larger neighborhood school
- Would like a virtual program with options for socialization, community and friendship

Parent Partnership Grades K-8 Alternative Learning

How do we learn? Grades K-5 at home with one optional day in person and grades 6-8 at home with up to three optional days in person or all at-home learning
Serving K-5 students who:
- Learn best at home with their parents as the primary instructor
- Appreciate on-campus classes with peers and taking workshop-style classes
- Benefit from a flexible schedule
Serving 6-8 students who:
- Appreciate some on-campus classes with peers
- Are looking for a different pathway of learning than a typical neighborhood school
- Students that are self-driven with their studies