| Golden Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Public |
| Students | 2500 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway Google map link, Santa Clarita, California, California, USA |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Graham the Grizzly |
| Yearbook | "The Growler" |
| Newspaper | 'The Grizzly Gazette (Discontinued as of 2010) |
| Website | GVHS |
Golden Valley High School is a high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District in the community of Canyon Country, California located in Santa Clarita, California. The school first opened in 2004 with a brand new campus. The student population is approximately 2500 in grades 9 through 12. The first class graduated in 2007.
Golden Valley High School has been the filming location for many new television shows, including Heroes, The Unit and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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Golden Valley offers academic programs with emphasis on preparation for higher education. All preparatory courses required by the University of California and many other institutions of higher learning are offered. The school contains several different clubs and learning organizations established to aid preparation for college, such as the National Honors Society (3.5 GPA and above), Octagon Club, Key Club, and others. Twelve Honors Scholars graduated from the school in 2007. To be an honors scholar, one must maintain a 4.0 GPA or above by the end of senior year.
The mission of Golden Valley High School is to provide our diverse student population with a quality education that prepares students for post-secondary success.
Golden Valley High School runs a daily news show called GVTV (Golden Valley Television) which is aired on the school's closed-circuit-television channel: 16. The show is taught by Mr. Charles Deuschle. Every other Friday, an alternative to GVTV is aired entitled "GVTV Take Two". Take Two is a pre-taped show produced by a separate team of students, who take a more humorous approach to school news. GVTV Website.
Golden Valley High School is dedicated to advancing student achievement through assessment while students further develop personal interests and talents that prepare them for future endeavors. Within a safe and caring environment, Golden Valley is committed to developing quality relationships, promoting character traits, appreciating diversity, and fostering school and community pride. The school's motto is "Diversity Is Our Strength, Unity Is Our Goal".[1]