I go to this school. It's a very competitive school with a good atmosphere for learning. Fights break out close to never. I have never witnessed a fight in Monta Vista in my life!
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Posted by a student on 10/29/08
I am a parent who does not see anything that might give my child in this school except numbers ( grades ), stress and anxiety. The AP classes that she wanted to take were not available. The classes are taught by the teachers lacking inspiration. Grades are good, but the school is not inviting and
... Read more welcoming. Oh, and the ethnic groups tend to create cliques and known to cause additional unwelcoming feeling For just a student who wants to enjoy her high school years, study, and explore future possibilities this school is not a best choice because classes are there but educational advisors support is not. If we had another choice we probably would reconsider to attend another school but we live very close to MV and this convenience is too good to change anything I am a parent with a daughter in 11th grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
This is the High school my sons go to and the Counselors are great,so is the staffand the classes are excellant.My oldest son is getting great grades,as far as my 11th grader ,he just needs to learn organizational skills and become more motivated. It really is a great school,they have a learning skills
... Read more class that I reccomend,amongst others(like Slvan classes you don't have to pay for,hope this helps its in Cupertino,California.bfn Cheryl Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Although MV has a reputation for it's accelerated education, I truly can say that it's classes are like any other schools. Some teachers are great, but others are not. Often resulting in students having to study on their own, in order to get a sufficient amount of knowledge. The students at this school
... Read more believe that they are superior to others from different schools. This of course only adds unnecessary stress to their fellow classmates who are there just to get the most out of high school, not to brag and boast about a victory against another school in a competition of any kind. The lack of people who aren't quite as intelligent deprives MV students from the experience of having to help someone else out. It also is he reason for the higher acedemic marks. Therefore, this school isn't any more incredible than many other high schools in the area. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/27/08
As a former student, I'd have to say MV is a great school with a large number of class offerings. I've taken both regular and honor/AP classes and if I could redo my classes, I'd skip the regular and go straight honor/AP classes. Some of the teachers there are truly wonderful. At MV, you're given the
... Read more opportunity to think critically, to discuss openly and to speak publicly. There were a good amount of lab work in science classes, a lot of skits and creative opportunities in language classes and not much of lessons in life (chillin' with friends, alcohol, sex, violence, drugs, socializing, partying, relationships). But that's okay. We get our dose of reality in college. It takes a while to adjust but most of us do. Work itself is always dreaded but without work, how do we get anywhere as adults? Read less
Posted by a other on 02/26/08
Just like any school, doing all the homework and work translates into a good grade. The stress factor is mostly put on by parents and not the school itself. Yes it is competitive, but it is a healthy competitiveness. There are a range of classes all of which are very good. If school stress is a major
... Read more factor, then simply take less AP and honors classes. Most of the regular classes aren't too difficult. Know the difference between school actually being tough and your student simply slacking off. I'm a senior with average grades, but I know that if I studied as hard as I could have, I could've done much better. The college opportunities at the end of high school will be extremely rewarding. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/20/07
its a tough school, yes. but some of the teachers are very dedicated. how ever, i wouldn't recommend sending your kids here if they are not excellent at school. how ever, the extra circular activities are great with good interest in art sports and band. (being in both art and band last year) and there
... Read more are no sex, drug, violence, at this school. how ever there are a lot of Indian, Asian, and whites at MV. I've known this from personal experience, being a senior here. this school is great if you want your child prepared for collage and life. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/19/06
The majority of teachers here are heavily underqualified, yet the students face massive parental pressure at home to do well and attend top colleges. This is very difficult, causing tension and competitiveness in the atmosphere. Yet each year this school sends 40+ of its students to UC Berkeley alone.
... Read more The programs and extra curriculars are present, and the choirs sound great. However, other than Girls JV and Varsity Tennis, the sports are less than mediocre. Parent involvement is at a good level, just where it needs to be. Though many teachers are inadequate, a few really do shine. And that is why it is good we have schedule change oppportunities. I am a sophomore, and have had to change 6 out of 7 of my teachers because of their inferior skills. All in all, high test scores are not everything. This is all MV has to offer. An actual student wrote this. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/06/06
As an alumni of the school, I have to say that MV is awesome. I'll admit that some of the teacher aren't too great, but the good ones (and there are some in every major department) are absolutely amazing. Extracirriculars are excellent, ranging from sports, to service clubs, and some very cool stuff
... Read more like robotics. True, MV can be a pretty competitive and academically-centered environment, but to all those who complain about the awful pressures that are put on them by MV, I will tell you that through my experience as a UC student... you ain't seen anything yet. If you want to be prepared for college, MV makes an excellent training grounds. Like the universities, MV helps the kids who do their best to help themselves. And if you try to get the most out of MV, it's a spectacular experience indeed, and you'll be well rewarded. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/06/06
Monta Vista continues to be an academically competitive school but as the years have passed it seems to be less of a well rounded school. The school has cut back on some great elective courses that could, I feel, eleviate the stress of the core classes.
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American Literature, Humanities, Journalism, Literature
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Vocational Education
Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language
Math
Trigonometry
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English as Second Language
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Cupertino schools — Monta Vista High School is located at 21840 Mcclellan Rd, Cupertino CA 95014. 21840 Mcclellan Rd is in the 95014 ZIP code in Cupertino, CA The school district for Monta Vista High School is the Fremont Union High School District. Monta Vista High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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