The faculty and staff of Valley High School recognize that each student who enters the school is an individual with a name, a family, unique abilities, personal desires, and specific needs. Treating each student individually with respect and nourishing their creativity, Valley High School is a haven and a non-threatening atmosphere for the learning of nontraditional students. The rules and policies of Valley High School are designed to foster student responsibility by holding students accountable for their work and actions, ultimately empowering them to take charge of their learning. The focus at Valley High School is on student learning and success, rather than extracurricular activities.
Valley High School, as an alternative to traditional high school, is not an easy way out, nor is it diluted learning; rather, it is a better way to educate nontraditional students. To the Valley High staff and faculty, fairness is not to provide the same for every student, but to provide equally for each student according to individual needs. In order to foster responsibility, self esteem, and learning, we have the following beliefs:
Valley's Beliefs
At Valley, we develop lifelong skills through a flexible and safe learning environment.
Authentic learning happens when flexibility, trust, and compassion guide our actions. Our mission is to help every learner thrive in a supportive, adaptable, and safe space.
"Flexibility" at Valley means:
- Responding to real-time needs of students and colleagues by adjusting plans and expectations for the greater good.
- Embracing change without bitterness, maintaining strong relationships, and prioritizing collective well-being over rigid routines or personal agendas.
- Trusting in leadership and each other to make decisions that serve students best, even when that means stepping away from established plans.
- Recognizing that every student and staff member brings a unique story, we celebrate individual growth and progress, differentiating our support beyond just academics.
- Working as a team, guided by shared principles but unafraid to adapt rules and practices when circumstances require compassion and creativity.
- Understanding that flexibility is a source of strength—empowering us to be solution-focused, open to new ideas, and unafraid to adjust course when needed.
- Supporting one another, recognizing that challenges may be less visible in adults, and committing to care for our colleagues as deeply as we do for our students.
A "Safe Learning Environment" at Valley means:
- Fostering respect and belonging, so every student and staff member feels valued and heard.
- Maintaining high expectations for kindness and positive behavior, addressing bullying or exclusion swiftly and thoughtfully.
- Providing clear procedures and routines to ensure physical and emotional safety in classrooms, hallways, and throughout the school.
- Encouraging open communication, where concerns can be shared without fear of judgment.
- Supporting mental health and well-being, connecting students and staff with resources and caring adults when challenges arise.
- Building trust through consistency, fairness, and transparency in our actions and decisions.
We are committed to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and the conviction that effective planning allows room for growth and change. At Valley, our commitment is to nurture every learner—and each other—through trust, adaptability, and a relentless focus on what’s best for our school community.