Seneca Valley's staff does a great job in a very diverse community. My youngest son will be a Freshman this year at the school and I feel confident that he is in good hands. This is based on interactions I have had with staff at the school. Like most schools in MCPS, it does great with high achieving
... Read more students but does not serve students with special needs very well. The Germantown area is not horrible. We have lived in the Germantown community for the last 10 years and have never had a problem with crime. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
Excellent school! Seneca Valley is a bright spot in an otherwise dismal community. The new principal is fantastic. The administration and staff are student focused and results driven. We are very happy with Seneca Valley High School. Unfortunately, the surrounding community is dangerous. Crime
... Read more in Germantown is out of control. The school does an excellent job of protecting the students on campus. However, the Germantown area is truly horrible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
It is great! Very nice staff and great atmoshphere to learn. So many oppurtunities!
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Posted by a student on 11/25/08
In the 2 years that my child has gone to this school I have seen a top notch principal and security staff and teachers who care about the kid's education. The incoming principal has some large shoes to fill but in meeting with him and talking to everyone who has worked with him before, I am positive
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
I'm a freshman at SVHS and so far its a good school the staff are very nice and so r the students. Although the only thing thats wrong with it is that the building is old and needs to improve.
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Posted by a student on 09/09/08
This school is great! The teachers are fun and exciting while teaching the student what they need in life. The new princaple that I have already met is excilent and plans to enforce some new and interesting ideas! And there is no way you cant feel safe in the school because there are no gangs and a top
... Read more nouch security. They focus on school and good grades before they go out and woop all the near by school in all major sports!!! I love this school Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/21/08
Very worried with current principal leaving. She did a very good job changing the atmosphere there and adding accountablity to a very undisciplined student body
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/08
Amazing football team. This school concentrates on both academics and sports, which is great for the students and parents. No doubt about it, Seneca Valley is probably the friendliest school around. It welcomes students and staff of all cultures.
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Posted by a student on 10/20/07
Go Eagles! Excellent leadership under new principal has improved an already great school - Seneca becomes only one of two schools in Maryland with international Cambridge Program starting Fall 2004. In addition, students not selected for Cambridge Program will select Career Academy Pathway. Great teachers,
... Read more diverse community, and excellent sports - many State and Regional championships, with opportunies for all students to participate. Great group of kids, with lowest Expulsion Rate in the county. My only complaints are the age of some of the facilities, but school is scheduled for partial renovation Summer of 2004. Have had four kids go to this school. Some great teachers have really inspired my kids to excel. http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/senecavalleyhs/academies.htm Read less
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Germantown schools — Seneca Valley High School is located at 19401crystal Rock Dr, Germantown MD 20874. 19401crystal Rock Dr is in the 20874 ZIP code in Germantown, MD The school district for Seneca Valley High School is the Montgomery County Public Schools. Seneca Valley High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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