ABOUT THE BLUE VALLEY ACADEMY
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Blue Valley Academy is to empower our community, foster meaningful relationships, improve
student confidence, and provide diverse opportunities for individual growth.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to develop and celebrate balanced, confident learners who empathetically impact their
communities and achieve their unique potential.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Meaningful Relationships
Helping young people feel seen, heard, and loved is top priority at BVA. This is acheived through our dedicated staff and the extra-effort in forming positive teacher-student relationships. BVA also has daily Team Time committed to life and relationship building skills.
Academic Rigor
The Blue Valley standard of rigorous curriculum and high levels of academic achievement applies to all students. The key differences are the accelerated 9-week term schedule in which courses are completed and the individualized attention given to students through smaller class sizes.
Real World Learning
The BVA experience is defined by proven in-class learning opportunities paired with out-of-class connections to the real world. Every graduating student is expected to earn a post-secondary asset through the help and support of our local community and business partners.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE...
Caring people who courageously challenge students and what they are capable of.
Environment of trust that allows others to be their natural best.
Purpose-driven curriculum connected to the Real World.
TAILORED PROGRAM DESIGN:
- Small class sizes to allow greater access to teachers and support team
- Ample class time to complete schoolwork
- Daily block schedule of 4 classes that meet daily over a 9-week term
- Start of school day pushed back to 9 a.m.
- Real World Learning through partnerships with local businesses and industry
FAQ
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How do students enroll?
Posted by:Students interested in attending Blue Valley Academy should meet with their home high school counselor. Counselors can share more detailed information regarding the program and the home high school's process for recommending candidates. Because the success of the Academy depends on low student/teacher ratio, enrollment each semester is limited and each high school has a process in place to prioritize their selected candidates. Each semester the home high school provides a roster of the selected candidates to the Academy.
We then schedule an interview with each candidate and parent to discuss the program, propose an individualized student plan based on the student's needs and to answer any questions. If the student and parents believe the Academy is a good option based on the information provided, the student is invited to attend. Because we are a high school program that supports all five of high schools, students are "concurrently enrolled" at both the Academy and their high school of record. All Academy students continue to be members of their home high school. Students who wish to participate in extra-curricular activities, clubs, etc. do so through their high school of record. Additionally, if students elect to remain at the Academy until graduation, they will receive their diploma from their high school of record. There is no transcript or diploma designation to indicate attendance at the Academy.
It is important to understand that students are accepted to the Academy only through home high school recommendation and only at the beginning of each traditional semester.
