At the end of the school year, we evaluate each youngster to determine his or her appropriate placement for the following term.
The Valley Schools believes that the use of technology can enhance teaching and learning to improve student achievement as well as provide access to valuable, educational resources. Technology in the classrooms can help more students come closer to meeting the goal of higher academic standards while preparing students with skills and knowledge that we believe are the essential foundations for life-long learning. Technology offers educators effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means. When technology is effectively integrated into subject areas, teachers grow into roles of adviser, content expert, and coach. Technology helps make teaching and learning more meaningful and fun.
Here are some of the technologies The Valley Schools utilizes:
- Updated Computer lab and computers in the classrooms/library
- Wireless Internet Access throughout the campus
- DLP Projectors in all classrooms
- Tablet Computers-more information below
For the 2016-2017 school year, every middle school student will utilize a tablet computer that will enhance students’ learning and overall educational experience. Traditional textbooks will be replaced with electronic texts. The use of eTexts allows students to carry all of his/her school books on one device and allows the student to access additional electronic resources including animated maps, videos, language labs, demonstrations, practice problems, quizzes and tests. This also provides students with access to their books from anywhere. In time, students will submit homework, receive teachers’ notes and even have their classwork monitored and checked electronically by their instructors. Students should purchase a computer tablet of their choice by the first day of school. Please note that The Valley Schools will not have these in stock for purchase
Music-The Essence of Civilization
It’s never too early to become civilized! Educational studies reveal a strong correlation between music and academic achievement. Further, many outstanding musicians attribute a large measure of their talent to active exposure to music in early childhood. Hence our elementary music program. Students K-5th Grade get music training twice a week, including basic theory and hands-on experience playing various instruments. Complementing that work is our ongoing relationship with a local music school, which provides our students with dancing and instrumental lessons. Our music program also includes guest speakers and field trips.
Language Training, the Sooner the Better
Linguistic scientists agree that the earlier children are exposed to new languages, the more completely and easily their neural pathways will process language learning throughout their lives. That’s why The Valley Schools provide Spanish classes twice a week, from Kindergarten through 5th Grade and our Middle School students receive spanish instruction daily. All classes are taught by our middle school Spanish Master, Sr. Gomez.
Award Winning Character Education Program
It’s never too early to become a good citizen! Manners matter in life. Our Proper Behavior curriculum consists of twenty two?week units that instill the values of honesty, self-respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, honor, respect and forgiveness. In recent years we have extended this program into the community, working with local civic organizations to schedule roughly one outreach event per month. This introduces well-mannered youngsters to a broad variety of community activities.
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