Academics - Paradise Valley Unified School District

Academics - Paradise Valley Unified School District

The mission of the Curriculum Department is to increase student achievement through the provision of systemic innovative curricula characterized by standards and research-based educational programs that deliver effective and differentiated instruction in partnership with schools, families, and the PVSchools community.

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The Center for Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST) is a decorated "school within a school" at Paradise Valley High School. A four-year STEM and CTE program that allows students to specialize in one of three disciplines

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Whether your child is passionate about dance, theater, creative musicianship and music technology or visual arts, PVSchools offers an outlet for your child to express their creative passions, with a seamless continuation from elementary school through high school.

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PVSchools defines gifted students as those children of lawful school age who show, or have the potential for showing, an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression.

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Special Education services are available in primary content areas. Based on Individualized Education Programs, students may be eligible to receive related services

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PVSchools is dedicated to empowering all students to grow into educated, world-class thinkers that positively contribute to society and become our future’s powerful leaders.

PVSchools also offers Native American services for qualifying students.

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