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Welcome to NEUQUA VALLEY High School


Day 2: Setting the Tone - Slide Deck
Day 2 Reflection
Each year, summer brings us a chance to reflect, refresh, and recharge.  We are excited to hit the reset button and...
  • Renew our purpose;
  • Reconnect with our families & community; and,
  • Reignite our passion for student potential.
Neuqua Valley is an extraordinary school - not because of awards or achievement, but because of our people and the pride we each have in what we do.  We welcome you to our family and are grateful you will be a part of this community.  We have high expectations and support one another as we seek them.

Our values as a school are deeply rooted in three things: ACCESS, ADVOCACY and ACADEMICS.  We believe a consistent focus in our classes and with our students on these three ideas promotes positive relationships and success in school. 


One of the things we value is telling the stories of our school.  Whether it be in classrooms, on athletic fields, on the performance stage or in activity groups, high school is very much about the moments and memories of these 4 years.

This video is a year-end summary of the many great things happening at Neuqua Valley.


NEW TEACHER INDUCTION RESOURCES 

New Teacher Induction Agenda
Know where to go and what to expect as we help prepare and support you for the year ahead.
Staff Splash Page
Bookmark this site as it is our way of getting you the most important information each day and week.

PRIORITIES for our Faculty

EXPECTATIONS for our Students

ACCESS: Opening doors for student to the resources that help them find success at school. LEARN MORE

ADVOCACY: Encouraging students to recognize their own struggle and be able to use strategies to support themselves. LEARN MORE
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ACADEMICS:  Focus on 5 school-wide academic skills that are relevant and valuable in all content areas and classes.  LEARN MORE
PRESENT: Being in class gives students the greatest advantage towards understanding and comprehension.

ENGAGED:  Students need us to help them set limits to distractions like phones and earbuds so they can engage and converse.
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RESPONSIBLE: Keeping organized and tracking their work - especially when absent - is an important part of being a student.

NVHS EQUITY LENS

Educators have a calling towards a greater sense of equity with our students, among our students, and among ourselves.​ We accomplish these by building authentic, inclusive, and empowering RELATIONSHIPS with students: 

Authentic 

Authentic relationships connect the teacher, student, and the content or purpose.  When we help connect students with ideas and skills they find relevant and meaningful, that is authenticity. This deepens strong relationships.

Inclusive 

Inclusive relationships ensure all students feel safe and connected.  Some need a greater portion of our attention than others.   Inclusive means building relationships with all students, especially those who need it most.

Empowering 

Empowering relationships provide students with an opportunity for voice and choice when it comes to their learning.  When students feel ownership, they are more willing to learn, take risks, and persevere.  


PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

PLC'S are the heart of our professional DNA.  We believe the best source of support and growth is one another.  Colleagues that share your content or courses will help guide the best decisions and provide the most relevant professional development.  We are walking down many untraveled paths.  Working together and keeping together will be an important part of our own social emotional wellness and that of our students.  We need our routines as well.

​Throughout the year, there will be additional opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues during various events and PD offerings. We will share more details during New Teacher Induction: 
  • Lunch 'n Learns
  • Target Teams
  • Cafe Connections 

We BELIEVE IN YOU and are GRATEFUL you are joining us!

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