Academics

Trusted Curriculum

WASC-Accredited Online Schools in California

Whether your student is mastering the ABCs in TK or exploring potential careers in 12th grade, California Virtual Academies (CAVA) powered by K12 provide the age-appropriate curriculum and academic support they need to keep reaching new milestones. Learn more about what transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students study at our nine tuition-free online public schools throughout the state of California.

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  • Trusted online public schools in California since 2002
  • Nationally recognized, WASC-accredited school
  • California-credentialed teachers and counselors trained in virtual instruction
  • High-quality curriculum and resources from K12, a leader in online education

CAVA uses the quality curriculum from K12 — a leading provider of K–12 online learning. K12’s curriculum blends learning elements to accommodate multiple learning styles and maximize both the lesson quality and delivery. It establishes learning objectives and develops online instructional experiences with animations, interactive games, video, and text.

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Make learning fun with the award-winning kindergarten and transitional kindergarten curricula.


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Build a strong foundation across core areas of learning with the elementary school curriculum.


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Emphasize critical thinking and independent learning in online middle school coursework.


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Inspire students to take charge of their future with core and elective subjects in the high school curriculum.


Setting the foundation for student success begins with clear behavior expectations and strong connections. Our expectations for each CAVA student include: 

  • Be Responsible
  • Engage in Your Learning
  • Aim for Success
  • Respect All
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