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School Profile The School | Mission Statement | The Community | The School District | Graduation Requirements | Grading System | Minimum Proficiency Testing | Athletic Program | Accreditation | Ethnic Distribution | Graduate Study | Administrative Personnel | Special Programs The School Northview High School is one of three comprehensive high schools within the Covina Valley Unified School District. Established in 1959, the school is located on 43 acres of land that is landscaped attractively with trees, shrubs, and, grass. Northview High School serves the cities of Covina and Irwindale. Our enrollment for the school year 2006-07 is 1540.
Vision Statement Northview High School is committed to providing its students with a comprehensive education that ensures a lifetime of excellence. We strive to establish a rigorous and progressive curriculum that is both challenging and relevant to all students; one which promotes, within a safe learning environment, the intellectual, creative, and emotional growth of each individual, so that each may attain the skills necessary to realize his or her dreams and goals for future success. Declaracion de Vision Northview High School esta comprometida a proveer a sus estudiantes con una educacion comprensiva que garantiza una vida de excelencia. Aqui en Northview High School hacemos todo lo possible por establacer un plan de estudios rigoroso y progresivo que es desafiante y relevante para todos los estudiantes. Uno de ellos promueve un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, el otro promueve el crecimiento intelectual, creativo y emocional de cada individuo, para que cada uno logre tener el conocimiento necesario para realizar sus suenos y metas para un triunfo futuro. The CommunityCovina is a predominately suburban community just east of Los Angeles. Overall, Covina enjoys the image of a solid and stable middle-class community with an abundance of old town charm. It was cited as one of the ten best places to live in the U.S. School District Covina-Valley Unified School District has three comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, three middle school (6-8) and twelve elementary schools. The district also offers independent study and adult education classes. C-VUSD encompasses the cities of Covina, San Dimas, Irwindale Glendora, Walnut, and West Covina. Graduation Requirements 220 credits must include the following:
The grading system is an unweighted 4.0 grading scale/class rank. Physical Education grades are not calculated into academic grade point average.
CAHSEE Starting with the class of 2006, all students must take and pass the California High School Exit Exam in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Advanced Placement Classes
Honors Classes
The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges, receiving a full six-year term in it's last accreditation. Ethnic Distribution
Information from the class of 1999. Total number of graduates = 228.
Administrative Personnel
Special Programs AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): The AVID program provides academic and motivational support to underrepresented and disadvantaged students in order to prepare them for a successful college career. P.E.A.C.E. (Peers Easing All Conflicts Everywhere): The Northview Vikings for P.E.A.C.E. program is a peer mediation program which helps support students in the successful resolution of conflicts. |