Academic Stories
Academic Stories
Stay up to date with the latest stories about academics! From student projects to student successes, see what's going on with our academic department.
Academic Stories
Our academic department always has exciting news, fun, events, star students, and so much more! These stories highlight things going on in the academic department. Feel free to read about the latest exciting events and people in the academic realm. You can always check out other department stories as well by clicking the button below!
![Ethan Cheung (‘24), Carter Himango (‘24), Cadin Dinneen (‘24)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695159121/govalorcom/cd7409gvgqurtgujib3r/804A2482.jpg","width":2200}])
Valor is pleased to announce that we have three National Merit Semifinalists! Valor students Cadin Dinneen (‘24), Carter Himango (‘24), and Ethan Cheung (‘24) have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists for their outstanding scores on the PSAT/NMSQTⓇ. These three students scored in the top 1% of all juniors nationwide.
![2022-23 AP Exam Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693330193/govalorcom/styq5chofmjzwmklmmda/Testing.webp","width":256}])
Our Academics team takes immense pride in the outstanding performance exhibited by our students in the 2022-23 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. It brings us great pleasure to announce that an impressive 91% of our AP students achieved a score of 3 or higher on the AP exams, surpassing the national average by nearly 23%. Furthermore, Valor has overseen a record-setting administration of AP exams, with a total of 705 exams administered.
![French Student Visit Valor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663710211/govalorcom/z02xrjvxtihgxmjctcds/Academics-FrenchStudents-2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663710211/govalorcom/z02xrjvxtihgxmjctcds/Academics-FrenchStudents-2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663710211/govalorcom/z02xrjvxtihgxmjctcds/Academics-FrenchStudents-2022.jpg","width":662}])
Valor families had the chance to open their homes to host six Brest, France high school students -- and Valor warmly welcomed them to campus.,
![National Recognition Program Honors 14 Valor Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642540058/govalorcom/ddztmyapayprxpsm6kqz/Nationalhonorstudent2021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642540058/govalorcom/ddztmyapayprxpsm6kqz/Nationalhonorstudent2021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642540058/govalorcom/ddztmyapayprxpsm6kqz/Nationalhonorstudent2021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642540058/govalorcom/ddztmyapayprxpsm6kqz/Nationalhonorstudent2021.png","width":1188}])
We are proud of these fourteen Valor students who are being recognized for earning academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs
![Valor Language Students Earn Biliteracy Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642536977/govalorcom/zbw00upn3wae4qirjlho/Biliteracy2021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642536977/govalorcom/zbw00upn3wae4qirjlho/Biliteracy2021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642536977/govalorcom/zbw00upn3wae4qirjlho/Biliteracy2021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642536977/govalorcom/zbw00upn3wae4qirjlho/Biliteracy2021.png","width":1000}])
Congratulations to the the more than 100 Valor World Language students who were recently accredited with the Global Seal of Biliteracy distinction. Students were awarded medals and certificates on November 16 during a lunchtime recognition ceremony.
![Blue Ribbon Award Acceptance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642536297/govalorcom/plqxikfhnklxtsyn9dud/BlueRibbonaward2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642536297/govalorcom/plqxikfhnklxtsyn9dud/BlueRibbonaward2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642536297/govalorcom/plqxikfhnklxtsyn9dud/BlueRibbonaward2022.png","width":672}])
Dean of Academics Mrs. Rebecca Thomas, and Dean of Academic Services Dr. Zach Gautier went to Washington D.C. last week to accept the National Blue Ribbon School award on behalf of Valor and its community