Academics
Valley Regional offers students a variety of classes spanning numerous subjects, including Art, Business, Mathematics, Music, English, World Languages, Science, and Technology Education. The school functions according to the block schedule, with each student enrolling in four courses per semester.
In order to graduate, students must earn 28.5 credits - a mixture of required as well as elective coursework. Specific requirements include:
- Four credits of English (four semesters)
- Three credits of Mathematics
- One credit of Physical Science Survey
- One credit of Biology
- One credit of an elective Science course
- One credit of Global Studies II
- One credit in The Constitution and Civic Responsibility
- One credit of America in the Twentieth Century
- One credit of Contemporary Issues or Western Civilization
- Two credits of Physical Education (1/2 credit per year)
- One half credit of Health
- One credit in the Arts, Vocational Education or Technology Education
- One half credit of Summer Reading over four years
For those that are particularly academically motivated, Valley Regional also gives the students the option to take Advanced Placement courses so long as they meet prerequisites. These include AP Biology, AP U.S. History, AP English, and AP Chemistry.
The school also maintains a relationship with the state's flagship collegiate institution, The University of Connecticut. The UConn Early College Experience program is "designed to allow high school students an opportunity to pursue college-level courses for which they will receive full college credit at UConn." Students must earn a grade of "C" or better if they wish to use an approved course at the university.
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