Q: Is Sora accredited?

Yes! Sora’s middle and high school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges , which allows us to meet the requirements of all 50 states and colleges and universities. The high school has a secondary accreditation with Cognia , which is widely recognized both within the U.S. and internationally. Additionally, our program is recognized and approved by the NCAA which provides students the ability to play collegiate sports.

Question 1

How is the transition for new students?

Accepted Answer

We have a robust orientation process for all new students and their families to understand how to excel in our unique program. This includes a series of informative workshops, guided Expedition request list planning with your student’s advisor, and icebreaker events for students to bond with their new housemates.

Question 2

Is Sora accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Sora’s middle and high school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which allows us to meet the requirements of all 50 states and colleges and universities. The high school has a secondary accreditation with Cognia, which is widely recognized both within the U.S. and internationally. Additionally, our program is recognized and approved by the NCAA which provides students the ability to play collegiate sports.

Question 3

How do students socialize at Sora?

Accepted Answer

Sora is a close-knit community that provides many ways for students to connect regularly in our remote culture. Students meet in their Houses daily, participate in about two synchronous learning Expeditions daily, and have the ability to join student clubs and committees, pursue leadership opportunities, and attend office hours with faculty. Students also utilize our learning management system and other chat platforms to stay in contact with each other before, during, and after school.

Question 4

How many students are in each expedition, and what are their grade levels?

Accepted Answer

Each Sora expedition has approximately 15-20 students, led by a faculty member, who we call Experts. Expedition groups are mixed-grade level by campus(grades 6-8 in middle school and grades 9-12 in high school).

Question 5

Does Sora offer in-person opportunities?

Accepted Answer

We believe school is about community, which is why we continue to provide new and innovative ways for students to connect online and in person. We provide a platform for families to connect for local meetups or during their travels across the country and the world!

Question 6

How much parent involvement is required at Sora?

Accepted Answer

Sora is student-centered, with accountability built into the program structure through our faculty, house advisors, and even other students. We are different from a homeschool program, where parents directly teach the curriculum, and we are different from a traditional in-person school, where students are away from home all day. As an accredited school, our faculty members work with students to assign projects and tasks to help them learn and grow. As a parent, you will have access to a parent view of their tasks and projects via Sora Home, our very own learning management system, which shows the student’s learning journey, academic progress, academic credit, and tasks to complete.

Question 7

Are there application deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Admission for Fall 2024 closes on July 26 and spaces are filling up fast. We review applications in the order we receive them, and the admissions committee accepts successful applicants based on this order.

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