The upper school curriculum is a demanding college preparatory program, designed to prepare students to succeed at selective colleges and universities.  The basic philosophy of the school encourages students to reach further than they think they can and supports their pursuit of excellence.

 

Student Schedules

A student’s abilities and interests are considered when developing schedules.  Able and ambitious students, for example, may select honors sections.  As upper classmen, these students are also encouraged to participate in the dual enrollment program with the University of Michigan – Flint and Mott Community College.  In addition, because Valley schedules eight teaching periods per day, capable students frequently take two courses in a given department, such as two social science offerings, in the same semester.