Valley View High School

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School Profile

Administration

James Timmons, Principal
Brian Durkin, Assistant Principal

General Information

Valley View High School is a modern educational complex which houses grades nine through twelve. The school serves the communities of Archbald, Blakely, and Jessup. It is approximately nine miles north of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Courses are scheduled on a semester basis utilizing a "4 x 4 Block".

Professional Staff

There are 56 full time professional staff members. This includes teaching personnel, guidance, and administration.

Enrollment

There are approximately 823 students in grades nine through twelve. Approximately 71% continue their studies beyond high school.

Accreditation

Pennsylvania Department of Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Marking System

All subjects are numerically graded with a grade below seventy (70) as failing. If conversion to a letter grade is essential, the following conversion is followed:

Letter Grade	Numerical Grade
A	93-100
B	85-92
C	77-84
D	70-76
F	Below 70

Rank in Class

Rank in class is computed by using major subjects cumulative in grades nine through twelve.

Minimum Graduation Requirements

28 credits are needed for graduation.

Subject	Units
English	4
Social Studies	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Health & Physical Education	2.8
Practical Arts &/or Humanities	2
Electives	8

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