Grades: PK - 12
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 275
Students Per Teacher:
This is a great school. 100% of the high school graduats qualify for a 4 year college. Kids are taught in a safe nuturing environment. I've had 4 children go here after trying several other schools in the area, this is by far the best!!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/07
I was a PVS student and later went to (public) Palm Springs High School. Thank goodness for that. I don't think it does children any good to be sheltered from the diversity and social dynamics of public schools in the desert area. Smart children will succeed wherever they are. And the social/extracurricular
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opportunities of public schools in the area will better prepare your children for future life. I went on to graduate from a top-ranked college, which I attribute more to my success at Palm Springs High than I do to my childhood at PVS. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/10/07
We had three children attend The Palm Valley School. All went on to Universities and they all stated how well Palm Valley prepared them for college. Because the classes are small, no one falls through the cracks and they were able to participate in any and all activities, which gave them a well balanced
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education. Our children (now adults) all enjoy returning to school to visit with their past teachers, who are very enthusiastic to see them. I think having the younger children on the same campus as the older kids, benefits both. It makes the older students softer and kinder and the younger children feel special because the older kids say hello and are happy to see them. It is an expensive school but I can't think of a better gift to give our children that keeps on giving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/07
Beautiful campus. Small classes allow opportunities for every student to contribute. Chorus and Drama are popular activities. JSA, CSF, and HOSA all have chapters founded at the school. AP classes are highly encouraged. It is inevitable that students will earn the credits necessary for acceptance by
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4-year colleges. Parental involvement is a key aspect to the school. Although expensive, the education and values earned by students are priceless. Most importantly, teachers are concerned both for the academic success and personal welfare of their students. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/30/06
MWPV is an excellent school, but very expensive. If you can afford it, there is no better place for a child to attend school. Teachers are caring, classroom size is small, and a sense of community is real.
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/06
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| Arts |
Art |
| Computer Science |
Computer Programming, Computer Science |
| Fine Arts |
Drama |
| Special Education |
Gifted Students |
| Music |
Music, Music |
| Vocational Education |
Phys Ed, Word Processing |
| Advanced Placement |
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language, Computers |
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
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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.
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Rancho Mirage schools — Marywood - Palm Valley School is located at 35525 Da Vall Dr, Rancho Mirage CA 92270. 35525 Da Vall Dr is in the 92270 ZIP code in Rancho Mirage, CA Marywood - Palm Valley School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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