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Educational Excellence

  • 87% of graduates pursue post secondary education with 3/4 of those attending four year colleges and universities.

  • Seven Pleasant Valley High School seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists for the current (2010-2011) school year alone. The most recent five year history indicates a total of 33 students have received this distinction.

  • Class of 2010 ACT composite average - 24.4 as to the state composite of 22.2.

  • Student proficiency percentages on the ITBS and ITED far surpassing the state averages.

  • Unique learning opportunities provided at each level:
    • Elementary
      • Emphasis on a balanced approach to teaching literacy
      • Focus on mathematical problem solving and authentic application
      • Hands-on science opportunities K-6; taught by a science specialist in grades 3-6
    • Junior High
      • Strong literacy component featuring a double period of language arts
      • Exploratory opportunities through orientation classes
      • Character development through advisor-advisee program
    • High School
      • Service Learning opportunity for all students
      • 8th period resource to support academic assistance and enrichment for all students
      • Multiple Advanced Placement course offerings
  • Academic instruction provided by a highly qualified teaching staff, 60% of whom possess advanced degrees.

Excellent Air-conditioned Facilities

Fastest Growing Residential Area in the Quad Cities

Lowest Property Tax Rate in Scott County

 

Pleasant Valley Schools develop students who are self-directed learners; effective communicators;complex thinkers; quality producers; and responsible citizens.

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Back Our Mission....
  The mission of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, as a premier innovative district in the Midwest, is to prepare students to succeed in a diverse, global society by providing superior quality opportunities in a safe environment for each student to become a lifelong learner and by continuously improving and customizing the educational experience.
Back Our Beliefs...
 
  • We believe all individuals have the ability to learn.
  • We believe a flexible, innovative, and superior quality educational process prepares students for success in a global society.
  • We believe a major purpose of learning is to explore and develop one's abilities.
  • We believe understanding, acceptance and respect of diversity and individuals is essential.
  • We believe family involvement is important to student success.
  • We believe learning begins at home, is nurtured by experiences at school and is broadened by the involvement of the community.
  • We believe learning is a lifetime process that leads to productivity and self-fulfillment.
  • We believe continuous improvement is essential to education.
  • We believe a safe, healthy, disciplined environment at home and school is necessary for student success.
  • We believe the education of students is our highest priority.
  • We believe educational needs and decisions are best determined and made within the district.
  • We believe high expectations are essential to achieve a superior quality education.

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Back Our Strategic Goals....
  1. All students will graduate and enter training programs, educational programs or be     employable.

2. All students will demonstrate the abilities of a self-directed learner.

3. All students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

4. All students will demonstrate the ability to reason, solve problems and apply     knowledge using a variety of thinking skills.

5. All students will demonstrate the ability to produce work of high quality.

6. All students will demonstrate the ability to be responsible citizens.

7. All students will demonstrate abilities to work as a team with people of diverse     backgrounds.


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Back Our Long Range Goals....
 
  • We will implement a plan to promote good citizenship for all students using service learning to encourage community service.
  • We will implement a plan to increase student participation and proficiency in foreign language.
  • We will implement a plan to improve achievement in math skills, concepts, and problem solving.
  • We will implement a plan to promote respect.
  • We will implement a plan to encourage applied learning.
  • We will implement a plan to improve reading comprehension.
  • We will implement a plan to improve achievement in science skills, concepts, and problem solving.
  • We will implement a plan to give teachers and students more time to interact and learn.

 

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