As a parent of 4 students which have attended the school, I find it well balanced with a good focus on education. The teaching staff is excellent and seems to have the welfare of the student in mind which is consistent with test scores and the percentage of students qualifying for scholarships
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Valley view is a very inspirational school. I have been going there since 3rd grade. I had went to many schools before my years at Valley view and its the only school where i was able to comprehend what the teachers were teaching. I'm now an eighth grader ready to go back to an amazing school.
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Posted by a student on 07/10/09
After my oldest on being in a school district that was touted as one of the best but cared more about parent's social standing than in the students education, it is nice to be at Valley View which is outstandingly focused on the students. My children have excelled here with the caring teachers and administration
... Read more going out of their way to help them transition to a new school and doing whatever is needed to help each child learn and excel. My children's teachers have gone out of their way to find out what interests my children and to build upon that in their lessons. It is amazing the amount of time they spend with each student. An outstanding school!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
I have gone to multiple schools and Valley View, is the best by far. You don't have to be smart, athletic, or pretty to fit in. There is something for everyone. The teachers are great and so are the people. I am moving this year and it is a shame i really wanted to graduate from such a great school.
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Posted by a student on 03/16/09
There was a great lack of AP class offerings. The counselor we dealt with knew very little about the courses offered. Also, the state requires a half of a semester of fine arts. Valley View does not offer any single semester courses to meet this requirement. It was also very apparent to me that the
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Posted by a parent on 01/04/08
Valley View is an exceptional school eager to reach every child. The teachers are very caring and will bend over backwards to assist students at any level. Parental involvement is encouraged, while students are taught to be responsible, respectful, and ethical. It is the number 1 school in the state
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
Valley View is all about money and name brands they are stuck up and full of themselves i give valley view a FFF they are a failure! If i had my choice i would not send my children there They do not deserve to be #1 they also recruit kids to play on their teams.. Please do yourself a favor do not send
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Posted by a parent on 07/27/07
I can't say enough about Valley View Schools. I have 3 kids from K-12th. My 12th grader made a ACT score of 32 after her Junior year and has a full ride to any college in Arkansas. The principals are there for the parents with an open door and really do care about the kids being treated fairly. There
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Posted by a parent on 02/14/07
this is a great school. some of the teachers are not that great. but overall everything else is great. we are number 1 for a reason.
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Posted by a student on 02/06/06
Creative, motivated, and outstanding teachers. giving, enthusiastic, intelligent students. understanding, supportive, and motivating principal.
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* In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Jonesboro schools — Valley View High School is located at 2118 B Valley View Dr, Jonesboro AR 72404. 2118 B Valley View Dr is in the 72404 ZIP code in Jonesboro, AR The school district for Valley View High School is the Valley View School District. Valley View High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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