Hello Future Sea Kings,
Soon you will be coming to high school. You have a choice between two outstanding high schools. Let me tell you about Palos Verdes High School.
PVHS is in its 7th year since it reopened in September 2002. We have worked hard to keep a new school feel on our campus and I think our students and parents would tell you that it still seems like a new school. This is important because it really helps with the school spirit and the overall philosophy that “we are all in this together.” It was important that PVHS make rapid strides if we were going to attract students. We have been successful from the outset and the success of our school is validated by the college acceptances the last three years. Just like Peninsula, our students are going off to great colleges and universities all across the nation.
When you enter high school you need to make academics your priority. Our school was ranked in the Top 100 public high schools in the nation last year by U.S. News and World Report. If you choose PV our counselors will be meeting with you by groups and then individually. They will also host your parents on our campus and give them an overview of the scheduling process and the high school experience. We have classes which are appropriate for all students. If you are not recommended by your teachers for an honors class you may still sign a waiver form and give it a try. The biggest difference between PV and PHS is that we are on a block schedule at PV. You attend three classes one day and then your other three classes the next day. This is referred to as flexible scheduling and it is very similar to what you will see in college. We are totally committed to our block schedule and it is popular with our students.
High school should also be fun. We have a strong leadership program, including student government. Our school newspaper and yearbook are both top notch. In the area of performing arts you will find strong programs in drama, instrumental music (marching band, drumline, orchestra and jazz band), choreo, and competition dance. We have a brand new vocal music program and a great instructor to build it. The video production offerings are very strong including our weekly TV show, “Live From 205.” Cheer and song have been very popular since our school reopened. In the area of competitive academic clubs we are very proud of our MUN, science club and math club offerings. If you like technology there is a whole engineering curriculum available for 4 years along with a competition robotics team, an underwater robotics program, a bio fuels group and a solar car project.
In the area of athletics PV offers every major sport except wrestling.
Our athletes compete very successfully in the Bay League. School spirit is excellent and our athletes really support each other. Most of our team sports have summer programs in the afternoons, allowing time for students to attend summer school classes. We have made tremendous progress with facilities and have just put in a new synthetic stadium field and all weather track. Our pool is scheduled to be finished in mid November. The PV weight room and training room are very high quality high school facilities. If you have questions about athletics feel free to contact Athletic Director Mike Boyd at [email protected].
We want our students to have a great high school experience and we want them to reach their full academic potential. We encourage parents to become involved in our school and to enjoy these high school years. You will find tremendous school spirit and a very positive environment on our campus. It is time to become a Sea King!
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