FAQs about our Marin and Sonoma schools - from AP classes online to SAT preparation

Classes

How do I take a class at SoloQuest while I’m enrolled at my high school?
First, we recommend you talk to your school counselor and get the class approved by your school. Whether you're in Marin or Sonoma, this pre-approval insures that you earn credit for your SoloQuest course. This step is especially important if the class is meant to fulfill a high school graduation requirement.  If you’re taking the class to qualify for college admission rather than for high school credit, let us know and we can send your transcript directly to colleges.

Contact us for an enrollment agreement for the course you’d like to take. Once you complete the paperwork and return it to us with payment, we’ll schedule your weekly classes at a time that works for you and your teacher. 

Can I take Honors and AP classes at SoloQuest?

SoloQuest offers Honors and AP classes online, enhanced by a teacher support component. Our classes include:

Click this link to see the descriptions of our online high school classes. A one-semester course costs $250 and includes two face-to-face meetings with a teacher.

Does SoloQuest offer SAT Preparation?

SoloQuest no longer offers SAT preparation.

Can I take summer school courses at SoloQuest rather than at my school?
During the summer you can take courses over a 6-week or 8-week period.  We will schedule your course around your work or vacation schedule.

Does SoloQuest offer lab science courses?
SoloQuest offers lab science courses, including Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics.

College Eligibility

If I graduate from SoloQuest , will I be able to attend a four-year college or university?
Yes, SoloQuest courses are UC approved and WASC accredited.  SoloQuest graduates have been accepted at colleges across California and the nation, including:
 

If I have failed or gotten a “D” in a course at my high school and I repeat it with SoloQuest, will I be eligible to apply to colleges such as UC and CSU?
Although the course you failed or passed with a “D” will not be removed from your transcript, retaking it and earning a grade of “C” or better will make you eligible to apply to a four-year college.


If I am enrolled at SoloQuest, am I allowed to take a course at my local community college?
As a high school student, you may enroll in a community college course, with the permission of your high school. We encourage our full-time students to take community college courses, especially during senior year, to prepare for the transition to college.

School

Is SoloQuest Learning Center a private school?
Yes, we offer middle school and high school courses in Sonoma and Marin. Students who enroll in four or more courses meet state attendance requirements and are considered full-time students. Our high school students may enroll in courses that satisfy college entrance requirements. Students in our part-time program can be enrolled at SoloQuest and their regular school concurrently. SoloQuest is funded entirely by student tuition.

Is SoloQuest accredited?
The Accrediting Commission of Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) granted SoloQuest a 6-year term of accreditation in May of 2008. This is the maximum term allowed before the process must be renewed. For ten years prior to receiving WASC accreditation, SoloQuest was accredited by CITA, the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. 

Staff

What is your staff's background and qualifications?
Deborah Stewart, Director
B. A. Anthropology, University of Michigan, 1974
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science, Dominican College, 1979
M.A. Educational Administration, Sonoma State University, 1991

Jan Celio, Lead Teacher
B.S. Mathematics, California State Polytechnic University, 1973
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics,  1974
 
The SoloQuest teaching staff is highly qualified and experienced.  All teachers hold teaching credentials and/or college degrees in the subject areas they teach. Several hold advanced degrees in a range of subjects, including Math, Biology, Physics, Education, Linguistics and Psychology. Two SoloQuest teachers have Special Education credentials and one learning center teacher/tutor has been trained in cognitive processing programs. Click here to learn more about our teachers.

School services

What services does SoloQuest provide? 
In addition to 1:1 instruction and private school services for full and part-time independent study students, SoloQuest offers 1 to 1 tutoring for students in grades 1-12. Our tutors can provide homework assistance, test preparation for school courses, and/or study and organizational skills.

SoloQuest is now offering cognitive processing/reading skills improvement tutoring using programs like PACE/Master the Code, Samonas and Brainware Safari.


What services are available for Special Education students?
SoloQuest has teachers on staff with training and experience in working with Special Education students. We use the 1 to 1 instructional model to accommodate your student's different learning styles and to identify and focus on special needs.


What are Cognitive Processing Skills?
Cognitive processing skills enable us to understand, interpret and apply information. They provide the foundation for learning school subjects. Underdeveloped cognitive skills hinder the way a student processes information and learns. We provide cognitive skills training to help raise a student’s learning potential and lead to gains in intelligence and self-esteem. These skills translate to the ability to learn and perform well in school.