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.

Q: Is there homework at Sora?

Yes, but students have more flexibility when they do it than at a traditional school. As students only attend each Sora expedition twice per week, they are able to do their independent work and projects during the day. A student should plan for six hours of work per expedition per week; two hours are synchronous sessions with an expert and peers, and up to four hours of independent work. If students desire, they may complete all their work during the school day, leaving their evenings for family, friends, or other activities.

Question 1

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 2

Is there homework at Sora?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but students have more flexibility when they do it than at a traditional school. As students only attend each Sora expedition twice per week, they are able to do their independent work and projects during the day. A student should plan for six hours of work per expedition per week; two hours are synchronous sessions with an expert and peers, and up to four hours of independent work. If students desire, they may complete all their work during the school day, leaving their evenings for family, friends, or other activities.

Question 3

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, “foundations” expeditions, guided registration planning with your student’s advisor, and icebreaker events for students to bond with their new housemates.

Question 4

How do students socialize at Sora?

Accepted Answer

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

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FAQs

Is Sora accredited?

Is there homework at Sora?

How is the transition for new students?

How do students socialize at Sora?