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Welcome to Highline Virtual Academy!

HVA School of Choice

Enrollment Now Open through January 31

Don't miss a chance to apply for the 2025-26 school year. Save the date for info sessions to learn more about our school and programs. 

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Flexible, Self-paced Learning 

Highline Virtual Academy is a flexible learning model that provides opportunities for self-paced learning.

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We are piloting new materials for health for grades 6-12--and we want your input! Your voice is important as we select new instructional materials. Explore materials online and give feedback by March 7. 

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You’re invited to explore the results of January’s ThoughtExchange on our budget development process. More than 330 ideas were shared and rated nearly 13,000 times by 360 participants. A strong majority—69%—reported having at least some knowledge of the budget development process. Check out the top themes and all submitted thoughts in our interactive report. 

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At Highline, we are committed to ensuring all students, families, and staff feel welcomed, valued, and safe. As part of this commitment, we have security procedures in place to protect everyone in our buildings. The security systems, installed in spring 2024, allow office staff to see and talk to visitors before unlocking the door. 

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Literacy is one of our Big 4 focus areas, and we’re seeing growth. Elementary students are building strong reading and writing skills, while secondary students engage with complex texts and expand their vocabulary. Secondary iReady scores show a 6% increase in students reading at grade level. Teachers use data and professional development to refine instruction, ensuring every student is prepared for their future. 

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At this time, we plan to open schools on time on Friday, February 7. We are closely watching conditions. We want to remind you that if weather conditions require a two-hour delay on an early release day, school will be canceled for the day.

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We are expanding Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure every Highline student receives the right support or enrichment to succeed. A new District MTSS Implementation Team is guiding this effort, working with focus schools to refine strategies before expanding districtwide next year. This year’s priorities include instructional planning, professional learning, and a strong emphasis on literacy. 

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Students across Highline are busy reading! In the last 90 days, Highline students checked out 14,048 books using Sora, Highline’s free eBook and audiobook platform.Check out what's trending with students! Families can support a love of reading by exploring books together, listening to audiobooks, and encouraging kids to choose stories that excite them. Students can access Sora anytime through ClassLink—happy reading!

Our Mission

The Highline Virtual Academy provides flexibility and an opportunity to go at your own pace while centering on rigorous learning, high expectations and solid relationships with students and families.  

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