Not everyone is sold. Some parents worry about transcript recognition. College counselors sometimes hesitate. And the tuition — $34,000 — puts SolValley out of reach for many families, though the school says 42% of students receive financial aid.
– On a misty morning in the foothills, you won’t find rows of silent desks or bells herding teenagers between cement-block classrooms. At SolValley School, the schedule looks more like a start-up’s task board than a traditional period-by-period plan. solvalley school
“At first, it felt like chaos,” admits Marcus, 16, who transferred from a conventional high school. “But then you realize — the chaos is yours to organize. No one’s going to hand you a packet.” Not everyone is sold