Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School is an International Baccalaureate college preparatory boarding and day school, founded in 1948 and is one of the nation's first truly international, multicultural boarding schools.
As an IB World School, VVS offers the IB curriculum as its sole curriculum in the 11th and 12th grades. In the 9th and 10th grades, students take courses that will prepare them for the rigorous IB classes.
The academic and residential programs at VVS revolve around five guiding principles: academic excellence; the value of world citizenship; the dignity of physical labor; service to others, and environmental stewardship.
VVS athletics include an equestrian program, rock climbing, golf, dance, archery, as well as competitive athletic sports like soccer and tennis.
Our graduates attend prestigious colleges and universities throughout the world.
Quick Facts
Enrollment Information
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Special Programs
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Application Information
For information on how to apply, go to: http://www.vvsaz.org/3
Summer Program
Accelerated English Institute: Our Accelerated English Institute is a six-week summer study and travel program that prepares international students for the International Baccalaureate program. The program runs July 10 to August 20, 2011. Click here for more information.
English as a Second Language for Korean students: click here for more information.
For ages 10-16.
The students learn English through learning about the environment, history, and culture of the American Soutwest (specifically, Arizona). The learning occurs formally in the classroom, and experientially with many field trips to local points of interest.
Additional Resources
http://www.ibo.org
Courses
Academic Support- College Counseling
- English as a Second Language
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Learning Study Assistance
- Library Skills
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills
- Technology Center
- Tutoring
- Writing Center
- Computer Applications
- 3-D Design
- Art Advanced Placement
- Art History Honors
- Art Honors
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drawing Honors
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio Advanced Placement
- Portfolio Honors
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Screenprinting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- History of Jazz
- History of Music
- Individual Instrument
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Recording
- Songwriting
- Voice
- Chinese - Mandarin
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Astronomy
- Biology Honors
- Chemistry Honors
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Physical Science
- ACT Arep
- CPR
- Drivers Education
- SAT Prep
- TOEFL Prep
- Ethics
- World Religion
- Acting
- Dance
- Directing
- Drama
- Lighting Design
- Modern Dance
- Musical Comedy
- Musical Theater
- Play Production
- Production
- Public Speaking
- Set Design
- Stagecraft
- Technical Theater
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Asian History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
All VVS 11th and 12th grade courses are either Higher Level or Standard Level IB courses replacing Honors and AP courses. 9th and 10th grade courses focus on IB preparation.
Activities
Athletics- Alpine Skiing
- Basketball
- Camping
- Cross-Country Running
- Cycling
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Free Style Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- A Cappella Group
- Choral Music
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Guitar Ensemble
- Improvisation Group
- Astronomy
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Food Council
- Gardening
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography
Gay/Straight Alliance, UN's Millennium Development Goals club
