Tel: (925) 461-6100 amador.pleasantonusd.net SAVE SCHOOL Amador Valley High School serves 2,744 students in grades 9-12. AP classes are important, but they only help you if youre making great grades in them. We Need a Volunteer If you earn the title of valedictorian, youll be in great company! Its a chance for students to say goodbye to high school while looking forward to their next adventures. Terms of Use (Photo by Ryan J. Degan). In this article, Ill give you the details on what it means to be a valedictorian, how valedictorians are chosen, and whether this is a critical factor in the college admissions process. The school spirit is fantastic. So what does that mean exactly? 0 Each school has a unique set of regalia, but youll definitely get some additional swag for your hard work. VIEW ALL MEMBER WEBSITES. Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. We have a great response for our upccoming reunion events in September." ADD NEW Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities. At most high schools, the valedictorian is the top student in the class as determined by GPA. First name, please! ACT Writing: 15 Tips to Raise Your Essay Score, How to Get Into Harvard and the Ivy League, Is the ACT easier than the SAT? (Photo by Mike Sedlak), Amador Valley High School, like its crosstown counterpart, held a virtual graduation ceremony -- a prerecorded video event broadcast last Friday that featured administrator and student speakers, verbal recognition of each graduate and musical performances such as this ensemble. www.classreport.org/bravos Some classes are more or less competitive than others! 7/14/2017, "My name is Debbie and I'm a teacher. Group photos, bear hugs and joyful kisses from proud parents would complete a community experience of coming together to celebrate Pleasanton's bright and accomplished youths -- and their full potential. I would recommend telling jokes because youll be remembered as the only non-boring part of graduation. (Okay, I'm biased because I was salutatorian in high school, but let's face it, it's kind of true.). All contributions will be DOUBLED through March 31! The fact that you did this in a noncommercial manner in a world where everything has a price tag deserves recognition and respect, in my view. The policy of naming multiple valedictorians has faced criticism from those who argue that it simply points to rampant grade inflation and devalues the title of valedictorian. 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With the arrival of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. this spring, prompting California schools to dismiss for the remainder of the academic year, social distancing made graduates miss the traditional milestones of their senior year like prom and an in-person commencement ceremony.Approximately 1,200 seniors graduating from Amador Valley, Foothill and Village high schools commemorated the milestone occasion, starting with pre-recorded virtual commencement ceremonies for each class that were broadcast on Tri-Valley TV and streamed online. Lets take a close look at the unique aspects of each title. I was able to get the correct document uploaded. ADD NEW Our Story. Take, for instance, Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia. Remember. which means to say farewell. If you want to become your school's salutatorian, you'll want to use the same strategy as valedictorians. These honors are also sometimes given out based on class rank percentile. 504 Information; Enrollment Info; Amador School Profile 2020-21; Pleasanton Unified School District 2022-2023 Volunteer Clearance Form; PTSA; PPIE; Senior Class Parents; . Regardless of whether your school has none, one, or tons of valedictorians and salutatorians, remember that the title of valedictorian or salutatorian does not impact your ability to get into your dream school. By this point, youve already submitted your college applications. Sometimes valedictory honors are given to all students who achieve straight A averages or to several students who have all earned the same top GPAs. Even if we are online, they continue to spread their positive attitude to help students learn. VIEW ALL Before we jump into the differences between the valedictorian and salutatorian, check out this list of famous salutatorians youll definitely recognize: Carrie Underwood (Checotah High School, 2001), Michelle Obama (Whitney Young High School, 1981). May 28, 2021 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM. paid for by the Gold Star classes. We've written a guide for each test about the top 5 strategies you must be using to have a shot at improving your score. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." VIEW ALL Your goal should motivate you to stay engaged in your school work and challenge yourself, but it shouldn't make you break down in tears because you have to spend eight hours on homework every night. Thats because it can be hard for admissions counselors to understand what those honors really mean. In fact, you might have already committed to your dream school if you applied. Amador Valley High School is a comprehensive public high school in Pleasanton, California.It is one of three high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District, along with Foothill High School and Village High School.. This has been a long tradition, but in the world of college admissions, it makes no real difference.. Some schools believe that it creates unnecessary competition between students, while others have decided to move away from the titles as a matter of fairness. Our 40th reunion will be held at the Wine Steward in downtown Pleasanton August 24 from 5-9pm. Details. There are no recipes on file 9/11/2017, "Thank you for your assistance. The goal in awarding multiple valedictorians is the same as naming no one the title: fairness. Brother, Spouse, Son, Daughter, Friend . Looks good!" (The school awarded any student with above a 4.0 the title. Also, try to keep things in perspective. Post your messages here. Express (Beginning 51 years after graduation.). Support. Before we jump into the differences between the valedictorian and salutatorian. Moreover, for students who have a disability, have a caring staff available waiting for them. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. 9/5/2017 (Photo by Ryan J. Degan), Tying a ribbon downtown to honor Pleasanton grads. 9/25/2017, "I love your service and will continue to support you." Because the GPAs of valedictorians can vary from year to year, the title means far less than the grades that got you there. They also introduce any other speakers and representatives to the audience. Amador Valley High School Class of 1972 50th Reunion October 1, 2022 Pleasanton , CA Virtual Reunion: Amador Valley High School Reunion August 13, 2022 RingCentral Online Event Virtual Reunion: Amador Valley High School Reunion March 12, 2021 RingCentral Online Event Amador Valley High School Reunion August 24, 2019 Location TBD Its a great opportunity to tell some hilarious jokes and/or send a meaningful message. Like the valedictorian, the salutatorian often gets special graduation regalia to recognize their achievement. Uploaded: Thu, Jun 4, 2020, 3:48 pm This photo can be changed by your Class Administrator. Download it for free now: hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(360031, '688715d6-bf92-47d7-8526-4c53d1f5fe7d', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(360031, '03a85984-6dfd-4a19-93c8-5f46091f5e2b', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Samantha is a blog content writer for PrepScholar. Details. If you want to become your schools salutatorian, youll want to use the same strategy as valedictorians. In our club's first ever stream, the Amador Valley Dons faced the Granada Matadors and won 48 - 14. For example, some schools rely solely on GPA to determine whether someone becomes valedictorian, while other schools use a combination of GPA and extracurricular involvement. William R. Fitzsimmons, the dean of admissions at Harvard, summed it up best when he told the New York Times, I think, [the title of valedictorian is] a bit of an anachronism. (Photo by Mike Sedlak), Downtown ribbon honors the Class of 2020. It's still the best website out there for classmates to meet, collect their info and advertise their reunions. School Year 2020-21, Class of 2024 Entering 9th grade in school year 2020-21: School Year 2021-22, Class of 2025. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." August 24, 2019 05:00 pm - 09:00 pm Location TBD. It all boils down to this: graduating as your class' valedictorian or salutatorian is a huge honor and a giant recognition for your hard work! Classreport, Inc. All Rights Reservede0 What ACT target score should you be aiming for? However, when GPAs are only separated by tiny fractions of points, it may make sense to recognize more than one student with this honor. What Is a Valedictorian? PR MediaRelease Time to read: about 19 minutes. Amador Valley High School: Class of 1967 Reunion (45th) Class of '67 Reunion. Check out our top-rated graduate blogs here: PrepScholar 2013-2018. Become a member today. After the official welcome, the salutatorian also has the chance to offer a few remarks to kick off the graduation ceremony. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. Please read Our Story These Class Members have made Kudos to you and your staff. 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