Teays Valley High School

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Teays Valley High School
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Teays Valley High School
3887 State Route 752
Ashville, OH

United States
Coordinates 39°43′22″N82°56′44″W / 39.7227778°N 82.9455556°W / 39.7227778; -82.9455556
Information
Type Public High School
School district Teays Valley Local School District
Teaching staff60.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,256 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio19.42 [1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold   
SongTeays Valley Alma Mater
Fight song Teays Valley Fight Song
Athletics conference Ohio Capital Conference
Team nameVikings
Feeder schools Teays Valley East Middle School, Teays Valley West Middle School
Website www.tvsd.us/hs/

Teays Valley High School is a public high school located at 3887 State Route 752 in Ashville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Teays Valley Local School District. The school mascot is the Viking.

Contents

The mission of Teays Valley High School is for all students to graduate and be prepared for college and career. [2]

Academics

As of the 2023-2024[ needs update ] school year, Teays Valley High School offers courses in the core subjects of English, mathematics, science (physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and anatomy), social studies (world history, US history, US government, and psychology), information technology, foreign language (Spanish or French), and physical education. In addition, electives such as music (choirs and bands)and art (four years) are offered. The curriculum requires a minimum of four years of English, four years of mathematics, three years of science, three years of social studies, two years of foreign language, one year of info tech, one year of physical education, and several credits of electives.

Honors classes are offered in English, mathematics, and science. The Honors programs of the first two subjects conclude with AP English Literature and Composition and AP Calculus AB, respectively. The Honors science program typically ends with Honors Physics, a conceptual course, but may include a second year of chemistry and a year of anatomy as well as three years of agricultural science.

In addition, students are offered the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option, which allows them to take college classes through an accredited university while in high school. Many students, particularly seniors, choose this option, sometimes going "full-time PSEO," meaning that all classes taken in a given year are through a university and none through the high school itself. Common choices are Ohio Christian University and Columbus State Community College.

All students are highly encouraged to pursue an education or career after high school. Many graduating students join a branch of the US Military. Many more go to college, around 90% of them attending an Ohio public or private college.

Athletics

As of the 2023–2024 school year, Teays Valley has 23 varsity-level teams. All athletic teams participate in the Mid-State League. [3]

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Team championships

Individual championships

  • Perri Martin, 800M Track - 1975
  • Mike Wilson, wrestling 175lbs - 1975
  • Krystal Dowdy, high jump - 2004
  • Camden McDanel, wrestling 190lbs - 2023

Clubs and activities

Clubs [5]

Instrumental Music [6]

The Director of Instrumental Music at Teays Valley High School is Stephanie K. Smith. Under Ms. Smith, the Marching Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble have earned numerous awards and ratings of Superior at the OMEA district and state levels.

Choral Music [7]

The Director of Choral Music is Eric Farrell. Under his direction, the choirs have earned several awards at OMEA competitions.

Career and technical

Many students opt at the end of their sophomore year to attend the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools. These allow students to focus on one area or even a specific career path. These students are for all purposes attending the career center, but are eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities that Teays Valley offers, as well. Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools which offers nearly 40 high school programs designed for students in their junior and senior year. [10]

SchoolLocationSatellite LocationsSchool DistrictsGrades
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School Eastland: Groveport, Ohio

Fairfield: Carrol, Ohio

16 School Districts11–12

Technology use

Within the 2019-2022 school years, technology has come to play a more prominent role in student life.[ needs update ]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Teays Valley High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  2. ↑ TVHS Student Handbook.
  3. ↑ "My Site". www.teaysvalleyvikings.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  4. ↑ "2015 OHSAA Softball State Tournament Coverage".
  5. ↑ "Clubs". www.tvsd.us. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  6. ↑ "Instrumental Music". www.tvsd.us. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  7. ↑ "Choral Music". www.tvsd.us. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  8. ↑ "Teays Valley "Prominent Rendition"". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  9. ↑ "Teays Valley "Glamorous Edition"". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  10. ↑ "Career and Technical". www.tvsd.us. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  11. ↑ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3559/TVLS/2903506/TVHS_Student_Handbook_2022-23.pdf
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