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School/Community Profile
Established in 1967, Apple Valley High School (AVHS) is one of two comprehensive high schools in
the Apple Valley Unified School District. AVHS has a rich tradition of excellence, academics and
activities to meet the needs of students and the community. As a comprehensive high school, AVHS
continues to offer a wide range of educational programs to meet the needs of all students and to prepare
them for the future. The staff values hard work, self-discipline, cooperation, honesty, and quality
performance. The school’s mission is to promote the value of learning, to foster respect for the worth of
students and staff, and to develop personal, civic, and social responsibility. Additionally, the staff strives
to provide students with a rich educational experience that will prepare them for productive lives after
high school. Apple Valley High School’s Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLR’s) are that
students will become academic achievers, valuable community participants, and skillful thinkers and
communicators. In 2007 AVHS received a full six-year accreditation , which was very positive due to
the progress that had been made to accomplish the recommendations of the original visiting committee.
the progress that had been made to accomplish the recommendations of the original visiting committee.
Graduation Requirements
Apple Valley High School operates on a six period day with classes of fifty-seven minutes in length.
Students attend all six periods until their senior year when they are required to take a minimum of five
periods, one of which may be Work Experience or a class at Victor Valley College.
| Units | Subject/Courses |
| 40 |
English: Must include 10 units Intro. to Lit, 10 units World Lit., and 5 units
American. Lit based course; maximum of 10 units of Reading and/or Drama
|
| 30 | Mathematics: Algebra or equivalent is required |
| 30 |
Social Science: must include 10 units World History, 10 units U.S. History, and
10 units American Governemt/Economics
|
| 20 | Science: minimum of 10 units biological and 10 units physical science |
| 20 | Physical Education |
| 20 | Visual and Performing Arts/Vocational Technology/Foreign Language |
| 70 | Elective Coursework |
| 230 | Total Units Required |
