January 8 2009 was one day of many. Perhaps the parent who posted that would understand if he/she knew all teachers were required to be at a board meeting downtown at 3:30 p.m. on that day. They were doing their job!
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Posted by a teacher on 06/12/09
As a former parent and current grandparent of children in this school, I can say with authority that Valley Jr. High School is one of the best in our county. The teachers and principal are hard working and care about the education of every child. My children are well-rounded adults that both received
... Read more advanced college degrees. Their foundation for success began with their elementary years at Valley Jr. High School. I expect the same for my grandchildren. The caring faculty and high expecations for academic success have remained constant throughout the years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/09
As a parent of 2 students at Valley, I feel that there is no better school around. The academic standards are set high so that when you send your kids to school, they are getting the best education available. The only thing I would like to see is art and music classes made available, but for the resources
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
Valley Jr. High has some fantastic teachers. I have two children who have attended valley all the way from k5 to 8th grade. I have a girl and a boy they have had different needs throughout their years at Valley and both have had their individual needs meet. I have one child with Dyslexia who has survived
... Read more the much hated AR program at Valley and is a much stronger reader as a result. At times more effort has had to be put into helping the goal be reached but the staff at valley has always worked with me and my child to see the goals were meet. I am thankful to the staff at Valley Jr. High they are a great bunch. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
I was a former student of Valley Jr. High School and I must say that it is a fantastic school. The sports were always great, even though the other schools didn't respect us. Our academics were phenominal. When we would get a transer student, they could hardly catch up to what everyone else was learning.
... Read more Most of the people are great too. But there are many stuck-up people. Also, parents: you and your child may not like the AR program, but it really helps. I hated it myself, but it's very useful. The teachers are amazing. You can talk to them like your own friends, and they try their very best to help you be on level with everyone else. All in all, I loved Valley. I wouldve changed a few things, but nothing worth it. I will miss it very much. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/21/08
I am a parent of 2 students who attend Valley. The level of education provided by the staff at Valley is second to none and all who are fortunate enough to attend receive the highest quality education around. The teachers display class and the utmost care for the students. There is no other school
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
as an a plus student i have to say that valley is very disciplined and works hard to help every single child.the teachers get involved with the children so class is easier for kids and feel more comfortable around these people. during classes the teachers go around the class and help the children that
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Posted by a student on 11/03/07
The teachers at Valley don't only care about stats but most of all they care about each individual child.. They are caring and gentle when it calls for it and firm also.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I can speak very highly of the preschool at Valley. It is a special education classroom that is reverse mainstreamed (typical developing children are also in the class). My daughter has thrived/ excelled in this classroom as have many others. The student/ teacher ratio is aprx 3:1, the staff is qualified/
... Read more attentive/ energetic, the students are kept active and diligently work on the goals of the IEP. The typical developing students are taught to be compassionate, understanding and how to be friends with children that have special needs. There's a pavilion with modified/ customized playground equipment for children in wheelchairs. Students attend field trips/ are in plays and may also participate in the school pageant. Students work on the computer(which includes adaptions for children with visual impairment), with therapy equipment in the gym and inside the classroom. Physical/ occupational therapy is given everyday by the teachers/ speech 3X's/ wk...by the speech therapist. Phenomenal program, similar to Hand-in-Hand (in Birmingham). I strongly recommend! Please visit! Jen Moore, parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/06
The educators at this school seem to really care for the children, though I do not agree with the way I have heard some of them speak to large groups of children. It is a strict school, that seems to have had alot of problem children come through it. The instructors seem burnt out. While not all the
... Read more staff is like this, the ones that are I feel ruin a non hostile environment for the children with social anxieties. Which is common for some elementary students. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
588
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
33
Number of classrooms:
40
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Jasper schools — Valley Junior High School is located at 155 Valley School Rd, Jasper AL 35504. 155 Valley School Rd is in the 35504 ZIP code in Jasper, AL The school district for Valley Junior High School is the Walker County School District. Valley Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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