Yes! SCO is accredited by Cognia, WASC, and ACSI. That means a degree earned at SCO will be accepted by any college or university in the United States and it will be internationally recognized.

Don’t wait until the next school year to enjoy the freedom of online learning! You can begin courses throughout the year with our open enrollment options and multiple start days each month.

Tuition for the Exodus Institute Powered by Southlands starts at $3,500/year and that can be put into a 10 month payment plan if you prefer. There is also a one-time registration fee of $195/student.
There is also a sibling discount of 5% off your total tuition.

The curriculum is provided by Apex, E-Dynamics, and Accelerated Learning. Each grade has its own curriculum that is designed for the learning needs of each student’s age level.

All courses are taught by Christian teachers with a Christian worldview. Bible classes are additional courses that can be taken as an elective.

We also offer rolling enrollment. Students can begin class at any time and receive full credit.

All teachers are fully credentialed with 90% having a Master's degree or above. All teachers must be Christian with a Christian worldview.
At no point will a parent need to teach our courses. All courses are taught by credentialed teachers who grade all assignments for you.

All courses are taught in a self-paced learning environment (asynchronous) with live learning (synchronous) being available at an additional cost.
All courses are divided into 2 semesters that are each 18 weeks long. Students MUST complete and pass each course within that time frame. Students also have the option to complete each course early (before 18 weeks).
If a student does not complete the course within 18 weeks, it can be extended for an additional fee.

Since standard courses are self-paced (asynchronous) parents have the ability to create their own daily schedules for their student(s).

All courses include teacher instant messenger and Zoom office hours. Additional support such as live 1-on-1 tutoring is available at an additional cost ($40/hour).

Students can communicate with their teachers and administrators via the instant messaging platform provided by the school. Students must have their own email addresses to access all learning materials and platforms. However, students in Kindergarten - 4th grade may use their parent's instant messaging accounts for communicating with teachers.

Parents can communicate with teachers and administrators via the instant messaging platform provided by the school. Regular emails can be an option, the response time may be delayed.

As an online school, we can serve various learning levels. However, if your child is on an IEP (Individual Education Plan) and/or has been diagnosed with a learning disorder, accommodations are limited.

As an online school, all curriculum and instruction take place online. Internet access is required to ensure success with this program.

Each student must purchase his/her own laptop/desktop. There is no specific model or minimum system requirements for their own laptop/desktop.

Southlands Schools Online is a fully online, fully certified (UC Approved), online school/home school program.
Our founders, Joshua and Kali Fontanilla, would love to teach all subjects and all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade - but that's a bit too much for two people!
So through partnering with Southlands we are able to offer part-time and full-time programs for K-12th grades that are taught by highly qualified teachers and all students are eligible to apply for/receive financial aid from every college and university in the United States.

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