This is a school where the students aren't afraid to talk to their teachers, the teachers and students are like friends. There are many clubs, and the students are very friendly and approachable. The only thing that would make this school better is if they had home ec. or wood shop, and if they drama
... Read more productions we're taken more seriously. Besides that, its a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/25/09
This is a small school offering an environment where the teachers really get to know their students and are dedicated to helping them make the most of their educational experience. Teachers provide an abundance of review and extra help sessions during and after school to make sure all students are prepared
... Read more for finals and Regents. There is a core group of very involved parents who contribute greatly to the school community; however, there could be a higher level of parent involvement outside of this group. I am a parent of a Valhalla graduate now in college and a high school student. Both children have had enormous success at this high school and have been well prepared for the rigors of college-level academics. We have a well rounded AP program and students are excited about our excellent selection of elective courses and extracurriculars. A new superintendent and principal have made significant improvements. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
As a parent of a special education student graduating this June, I can say nothing but great things about this school and it's teachers and especially their special ed department and director Liz McGowen. I must admit that on initial move here from CT, they were a little slow on the uptake with having
... Read more my child re-evaluated in 6th grade, he struggled thru most of the 6th grade year and was depressed. Once they got the plan straightened out and moved my child to the correct class setting, things were 100 percent better. Special Ed teachers were very communicative, email was a great help, annual reviews were timely and help was always available. The Guidance office is also wonderful, Renee LeGende and Barb Wilson are spectacular! Thank you all for all you did... Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/07
As a recent graduate of valhalla high school and a current student at a very well respected university i can say that valhalla prepared me in every way possible for the 'real world.' Its small classes and great teaching staff are what make valhalla a great place to go to school. i am proud to be a valhalla
... Read more grad and believe that this school adequately prepared me for college and for the real world. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/30/07
This entire school district is in terrible shape. The AP program is a joke. Athletics are the worst in 50 years. There few electives and few real choices for the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/06
Overall this school provided a very good environment for me and my older sister. The class size was very small and the teachers were excellent. The range of extra-curricular activities were many, and even original classes like TV Studio and numerous clubs were available. There is a high focus on quality
... Read more learning and even though it's a public school, the attention and environment was that of a small private school. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/21/05
Extremely small, and the administration/board is very unjust. Teachers are excellent for the most part, and the student body is very typically suburban. Elective classes, AP's and atypical classes are scarcely offered.
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Posted by a former student on 04/01/05
While the schools overall performance is above average for the state there are severe defficiencies in many departments. The worst is the in house special education department. There is little or no communication between the special education instructor and the main stream teachers. There have been cases
... Read more where the teachers did not know that a student in their class was a classified student. Other cases where the special education teacher could not help a classified student and told that student to go get help on their own. Other issues are that main stream departments do not operate as a unit. There are no department heads to direct the core curiculum from grade to grade or even within grade. Read less
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
550
Students per teacher:
46
Full-time teachers:
12
Number of classrooms:
40
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American Literature, Journalism, Literature
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Advanced Placement
Math, English
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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
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.
Valhalla schools — Valhalla Middle High School is located at 300 Columbus Ave, Valhalla NY 10595. 300 Columbus Ave is in the 10595 ZIP code in Valhalla, NY The school district for Valhalla Middle High School is the Valhalla Union Free School District. Valhalla Middle High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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