at this high school i have some advise if your going to go here: being your self is the worst advice i can give you. be fake and ull fit it like the crown jewels.
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Posted by a student on 08/09/09
A great public high school for academics, sports, extracurricular activities. There is positive pressure to succeed and the counselors do a good job of keeping the students on track with the right mix of classes. As with many public schools, it is caught up in the State of CA budget crisis, which can
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/08
Mission Viejo high school has excellent, diverse offerings for students with widely varying interests. Among the best programs are the IB Diploma, marching band, football, drama, the farm and many others. These programs keep teens interested in going to school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/07
I Love Mission Viejo high school! The teachers are tough, but great. I am a freshman, and one of my favoirte teachers is Mr. Smith for geography. Mission is a great school and very safe environment. I would reccomend it for anyone! Go Diablos!
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Posted by a student on 09/13/06
My son graduated from Mission in '05, and is beginning his 2nd year at Harvard. Our experience with the school, from the Principle, the Humanities courses, IB, and athletics was outstanding. He feels like he was well-prepared for the Ivy League. I currently have 2 other children there..and feel like
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/06
This school has wonderful academic programs. At schools such as Trabuco Hills High school, the science program is not nearly as accelerated. My son is very interested in science, especially physics and chemistry, and this causes him great joy. At Mission Viejo High School, you can choose between four
... Read more AP science classes, two AP math classes, and a number of AP history and english classes. At Trabuco, they only have 3 AP science classes (which can only be taken during your senior year, while at Mission Viejo you can take them in your Junior AND Senior years) and one AP math class. Extracurricular activites are also in abundance, but parent involvement could be better. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/02/06
As a freshman, my child has been given many opportunities at this school. The academics, especially the advanced classes, have been exactly what he needed. The music program is outstanding. The school is widely known in the area for it's great sports programs, but that is not all that it offers: AP/honors
... Read more classes, IB program, and E-core classes(electronic learning classes). The students at this school are accepting of all students, wether they are smart, athletic, musical, or average students trying to get through high school. I would reccomend this school to anyone moving into the area. I would reccomend this school district, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, SVUSD. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/06
This is a great school. The academics are great also.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/06
Outstanding music and drama programs - top notch instruction that teaches the art and the discipline needed to exceed. Great teachers. Parent involvement is great within the different sports/arts programs. No participation really at a higher level.
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Posted by a former student on 02/27/06
This is an excellent school, great athletics department and great education
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Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Phys Ed, Woodworking
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Computer Science
Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
English
Literature, Speech/Debate
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Mission Viejo schools — Mission Viejo High School is located at 25025 Chrisanta Dr, Mission Viejo CA 92691. 25025 Chrisanta Dr is in the 92691 ZIP code in Mission Viejo, CA The school district for Mission Viejo High School is the Saddleback Valley Unified Sd. Mission Viejo High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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