Castro Valley Virtual Academy 9-12

Hello Current 8th Graders/Rising 9th Graders and Families,

Castro Valley High School Counselors are reviewing 8th grade course requests for the 2025-2026 school year. If your student is interested in enrolling in the Castro Valley Virtual Academy for the 2025-2026 school year, please continue reading the information below. 

Castro Valley Virtual Academy (CVVA) is a high school option in the Castro Valley Unified School District. CVVA is fully WASC accredited and offers online A-G college preparatory classes. With flexible scheduling options, a variety of class choices, and in-person teacher support, CVVA ensures that Castro Valley students can create a high school experience that fits their needs and prepares them for post-secondary college and career options.

Here are some helpful links regarding the Castro Valley Virtual Academy:

• Scheduling Options & Course List
• College Planning - Year by Year
• Edgenuity Video Tour

If your student is interested in joining CVVA for the 2025-26 school year, please follow the steps below for enrollment and choosing your student’s classes for next school year. 

STEP 1:  Please view the provided presentation to familiarize yourself with the CVVA Program.  

CVVA Programming Presentation - Spring 2025

STEP 2:  Meet with your 8th grade Counselor to help complete your Aeries choices. You can choose Full-Time CVVA, Hybrid with 4-5 CVVA and 1-2 CVHS, or Hybrid with 4-5 CVHS and 1-2 CVVA classes. Discuss all these options with your 8th Grade Counselor.

STEP 3:  Complete your Aeries choices and submit your Course Request paper to your 8th grade English teacher by Friday, January 31, 2025.

***For more information regarding CVHS and CVVA course options, please use these links:

CVVA Scheduling Options and Course List           CVVA Program Planning Guide

CVHS Programming Website          CVHS Program Planning Guide

If you have any questions regarding the CVVA/CVHS hybrid option of taking online classes and in-person classes at CVHS, families can contact their Canyon or Creekside Counselor, CVHS Counselor (see below), or the CVVA Counselor, LeAnn Ruffin. 

For any questions about CVVA, please feel free to contact our CVVA Counselor, Ms. LeAnn Ruffin.