Palos Verdes High School

Posted September 10, 2009

Block schedule is amazing for some and horrible for others. If its not your gig head of to Peninsula High. This school rocks with so many extra classes that others school just don't have like a surfboard design class and an awesome photography class with a Maclab. All the core classes have excellent teachers who teach the material while not giving too much homework unless your in APs and honours then your just asking for it. :P
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Posted June 21, 2009

This school has one critical flaw, which is advertised as a strength: the block schedule. The block schedule does not improve the in-class experience by extending time available, rather, it worsens it by diminishing the value of time. Kids often wander out of class for 15 minutes or more without a teacher even noticing, and teachers often put on movies or allow the kids to socialize, instead of teaching, to pass the time. Also, since the school was recently reopened many of the teachers are inexperienced, and a few of them got their jobs for being in-laws or friends-of-a-friend of the principal. However, the school does have some experienced teachers, but the 'laid back' atmosphere is detrimental to academics. PVHS also hasa lot of extracurricular activities available, and excellent sports teams. All around, not a bad high school, but not all it is cracked up to be.
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Posted June 4, 2009

I am about to graduate form PV High...Here is what I have to say. Academically, this school is wonderful. My councelour and all of my teachers were outstandingly supportive throughout all of my years there. The class sizes are also nice and small and there is a lot of individualized attention to those who need it. Now, socially, this school is terrible! The kids party, a lot, it is very exclusive, and the students who are not part of it tend to feel very outcasted. Make sure your teen knows what kind of crowd they want to be in, or that they have a niche where they can belong...join clubs! I didn't and I strongly regret that...MUN and Mock Trial are also great! This school is okay..just wasn't too great for me!
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Posted January 3, 2009

Great block schedule and emphasis of in class participation lessens homework grind and leads to better learning environment. They also have the 2-time SoCal champion Equestrian team.
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