Friday, March 23, 2018

Talking to your Kids about School Violence


 Below is a helpful article on how to talk to your child about school violence.  This can be a difficult subject and can cause your child much anxiety.  The best thing we can do is be there for them, open up conversation, and listen to their concerns.  Take a minute to check out the article below!

school violence

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

MVCTC Summer Camp

Career Camp is a free one week exploration program designed to give students entering 8th, 9th and 10th grade a hands-on experience in various careers to help them make good career choices.  The camp runs June 4 - 8 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. each day.  Applications are available in the counselor's office at the junior high.  The deadline for applications is May 4, 2018.  This is a great experience for your child to continue career exploration!


Friday, March 2, 2018

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus (CCP) gives students in grades 7 - 12 the opportunity to take college courses for free and earn high school and college credit before graduating high school.  Students interested in participating in CCP must turn in a letter of intent to Mrs. Carmack before April 1st.  Students must also take a placement test to determine if they are college ready before being able to participate.  The majority of Valley View students take their CCP courses through Sinclair.  You can go to the following link to learn more about CCP

Sinclair College Credit Plus

If you have any questions concerning CCP, please feel free to contact me at stephanie.carmack@valleyview.k12.oh.us or 696-2591.

Underage Drinking

As stated in an earlier post, April is Alcohol Awareness Month.  Underage drinking is a large problem among our youth.  Check out this artic...