Juniors - Class of 2023
Check your class page for important information and opportunities for the junior class!
Graduation Requirements
For the class of 2023, there have been chances for graduation requirements. The following has to be met in order to receive a Valley High School Diploma:
1) 24 High School Credits
and
2) 10 ICAP Components
3) Demonstrate college or Career Readiness
1) 24 High School Credits
and
2) 10 ICAP Components
- 4 workforce and postsecondary goals
- Plan of study
- Cover letter or personal statement
- Resume
- Letter of reference
- Mock interview
- Job shadow
- 5 hours of community service
- College or job application
- Scholarship or financial aid application
3) Demonstrate college or Career Readiness
- Must meet One (1) of the following prior to graduation:
1) Advance Placement Test Score of a 2 or above in AP English Language and Composition (Junior year class)
2) SAT score in English at or above a 430 or a 460 for Math
OR ACT English score of 18 or higher or a 19 or higher for a Math score
3) ASVAB score at or above a 31
4) Accuplacer English score at or above a 62 or at or above a 61 in Math
5) Concurrent Enrollment grade in English or Math of a C or better
6) District Capstone Project
SAT
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program for young men and women where leadership skills and principles are learned, developed and enhanced in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The purpose of RYLA is to encourage and assist current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians have said, "It was the best week of my life!"
The Platteville Rotary Club is going to sponsor two VHS students (one sophomore and one junior) to attend this summer's RYLA program. Please visit the website at www.rmryla.org for an application and for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The Platteville Rotary Club is going to sponsor two VHS students (one sophomore and one junior) to attend this summer's RYLA program. Please visit the website at www.rmryla.org for an application and for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
TRIPLE-IMPACT COMPETITOR SCHOLARSHIP
The Positive Coaching Alliance awards scholarships of $1,000-$2,000 to high school athletes, based on their essays explaining how they meet:
Visit their website for more information: www.positivecoach.org/our-awards/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Personal Mastery: Making oneself better
- Leadership: Making one's teammates better
- Honoring the Game: Making the game better.
Visit their website for more information: www.positivecoach.org/our-awards/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
QUEST BRIDGE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship is designed for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges, and show the potential to attend top colleges. We do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, or income and we take a holistic approach in reviewing applications. When selecting College Prep Scholars, we try to answer the following questions:
All College Prep Scholars will receive:
Click HERE access the website, application and more information.
Visit their website for more information! APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- "Does this student have the potential to thrive at one of our partner colleges?"
- "Has this student overcome socio-economic obstacles to achieve academic excellence?"
All College Prep Scholars will receive:
- Free test prep to help you get the test scores you need to become a more competitive applicant
- Priority consideration to receive all-expense-paid campus visits and fly-in programs to the nation’s best colleges
- Early access to the National College Match application in order to get a head start
- Priority assistance from QuestBridge to strengthen your National College Match application
Click HERE access the website, application and more information.
Visit their website for more information! APPLICATION DEADLINE: