Blue Valley Public School

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Blue Valley Public School

Public School District – Overland Park , Kansas

The Blue Valley School District is committed to giving students an Education Beyond Expectations - an education filled with opportunities. This district encompasses 91 square miles in southeastern Johnson County, Kansas. More than 20,000 students attend Blue Valley’s 33 schools, and the district is committed to providing a personalized learning experience to every one of them. The district has five high schools (grades 9-12). Three of those high schools have been ranked in the top 1000 high schools in the US for 2009! International students are welcome as an enriching addition to the student population. All are encouraged to take part in sports and activities while staying true to their academic potential by exploring the many possibilities offered.

A challenging and varied academic program combined with top level sports and activities in the friendly Midwest. Welcome to Blue Valley Public Schools!

 

Community Information
Overland Park is the second most populous city in the state of Kansas. Overland Park has consistently ranked in the top 10 of CNN/Money and Money magazine’s 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Also in 2010, Money Magazine rated Overland Park, the 7th best city to live in the United States.

Location
20 minutes south of Kansas City.

Area population: 146,867
Town website: www.opkansas.org

Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid August
Estimated End Date: Late May

School Facts

Number Of Schools In District

5

Student Population

Co-Educational

Number of Students

N/A

Grades

9-12

Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15

ESL Programs

No

IB Programs

No

Offer Diploma

Yes

Religious Affiliation

None

Foreign Languages

  • French
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  • German
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  • Latin
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  • Spanish

Arts

  • Band
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  • Concert Choir
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  • Instrumental Music
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  • Music
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  • Newspaper
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  • Orchestra
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  • Theatre
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  • Yearbook

AP Courses

  • Biology
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  • Calculus AB
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  • Chemistry
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  • Communication Arts
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  • English Language and Composition
  • European History
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  • French Language and Culture
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  • German Language and Culture
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  • Latin
  • Microeconomics
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  • Physics
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  • Programming
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  • Psychology
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  • Spanish Language and Culture
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  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
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  • US Government
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  • US History
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  • World History

Sports

  • Baseball
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  • Basketball
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  • Cross Country
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  • Football
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  • Golf
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  • Soccer
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  • Softball
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  • Swimming
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  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
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  • Volleyball
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  • Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

  • Art
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  • Book
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  • Broadcast Technology
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  • Chess
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  • Concert Choir
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  • Dance
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  • Debate
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  • DECA
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  • Design
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  • Drama
  • Fishing
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  • Forensics
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  • French
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  • Future Business Leaders of America
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  • Future Farmers of America
  • German
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  • Junior Statesman
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  • Key
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  • Latin
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  • Math
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  • Mock Trial
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  • Photography
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  • Sculpture
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  • Spanish
  • Student Council

Partial List of College and University Acceptances

University Acceptances Donnelly College, Kansas University Medicine Biosciences, Ottawa University, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, National American University, Vatterott College, Kansas State University, Yale University, Washburn University, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University

Closest International and Local Airports: Kansas City Downtown Municipal Airport (MKC)
For Details Visit Website: Blue Valley Public School