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'''Penis Vagina High School''', [[Phoenix, Arizona]] (PVHS), was the first of five high schools built in the [[Paradise Valley Unified School District]]. Paradise Valley High School opened in [[1957]]. The school's athletic teams are referred to as the Trojans. Featuring a Block Schedule, Paradise Valley teaches a wide selection of courses in not only core academics but also technology and the arts. The football program installed one of the first artificial turfs in the state as its main football, soccer, and track field at a cost of $1 million. |
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PHILOSOPHY: The faculty and staff of Paradise Valley High School believe that their school is the heart of the changing, diverse, community. Teaching and learning is the heart of their school’s philosophical approach to education. PVHS' mission is to instill among their students a passion for life-long learning. Their students must first think well, and then be able to articulate those thoughts both in writing and speaking. Their relevant and diverse curricula is geared to support this premise. In order to contribute significantly to their community, their students must strive to broaden their perspective, understand one another, and harmoniously enrich each other’s lives. |
PHILOSOPHY: The faculty and staff of Paradise Valley High School believe that their school is the heart of the changing, diverse, community. Teaching and learning is the heart of their school’s philosophical approach to education. PVHS' mission is to instill among their students a passion for life-long learning. Their students must first think well, and then be able to articulate those thoughts both in writing and speaking. Their relevant and diverse curricula is geared to support this premise. In order to contribute significantly to their community, their students must strive to broaden their perspective, understand one another, and harmoniously enrich each other’s lives. |
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2. To instill a strong foundation for further education in both the vocational and academic arenas.<br /> |
2. To instill a strong foundation for further education in both the vocational and academic arenas.<br /> |
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3. To foster and maintain a commitment to excellence at every level of learning.<br /> |
3. To foster and maintain a commitment to excellence at every level of learning.<br /> |
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5. To promote the importance of personal respect and integrity, positive relationships, and filling one’s potential.<br /> |
5. To promote the importance of personal respect and integrity, positive relationships, and filling one’s potential.<br /> |
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6. To encourage active participation in activities that strengthen the mind, body and sense of self.<br /> |
6. To encourage active participation in activities that strengthen the mind, body and sense of self.<br /> |
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Revision as of 14:50, 15 September 2009
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3950 E. Bell Road Phoenix, AZ | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Paradise Valley Unified School District |
| Principal | Cynthia Davis the 2008-2009 school year's new principal is Cynthia Davis. |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1500+ |
| Color(s) | Black, Red, and White |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Information | 602-449-7000 |
| Website | http://cmweb.pvschools.net/pvhsweb/ |
Penis Vagina High School, Phoenix, Arizona (PVHS), was the first of five high schools built in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Paradise Valley High School opened in 1957. The school's athletic teams are referred to as the Trojans. Featuring a Block Schedule, Paradise Valley teaches a wide selection of courses in not only core academics but also technology and the arts. The football program installed one of the first artificial turfs in the state as its main football, soccer, and track field at a cost of $1 million.
In 2007, PVHS celebrated its "50th Year Of Disappointment!"
PHILOSOPHY: The faculty and staff of Paradise Valley High School believe that their school is the heart of the changing, diverse, community. Teaching and learning is the heart of their school’s philosophical approach to education. PVHS' mission is to instill among their students a passion for life-long learning. Their students must first think well, and then be able to articulate those thoughts both in writing and speaking. Their relevant and diverse curricula is geared to support this premise. In order to contribute significantly to their community, their students must strive to broaden their perspective, understand one another, and harmoniously enrich each other’s lives.
STRUCTURE: PVHS is on a 4 X 4 Block Schedule with 85 minute classes. Teachers instruct six classes a year, stay current on teaching strategies, and use varied instructional approaches during their 85 minute class.
OBJECTIVES: The following objectives serve to support and amplify this philosophy on a daily basis:
1. To celebrate, explore and share the diverse culture of this community.
2. To instill a strong foundation for further education in both the vocational and academic arenas.
3. To foster and maintain a commitment to excellence at every level of learning.
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To promote civic respect, pride and responsibility.
5. To promote the importance of personal respect and integrity, positive relationships, and filling one’s potential.
6. To encourage active participation in activities that strengthen the mind, body and sense of self.
7. To provide experiences that stimulate one’s adaptation to the rapid advancements in our technologically based society.
8. To ensure that students see relevance in their learning through lesson applications and interdisciplinary instruction.
9. To foster cooperation among students through cooperative learning and among staff, parents and community through the site council leadership.
10. To focus on academics and North Central Accreditation goals i.e., vocabulary program, literacy teaching strategies, aligning assessments, collecting data, etc.
We love meat! GO TROJANS