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Vision: Tech Valley High School serves as a model in the region, the
state and beyond of innovative public education that is based in strong
partnerships and focuses on educating and inspiring students to embrace the
increasingly important world of math and science.
Mission: Tech Valley High School provides a unique and innovative
student-centered educational opportunity, engages students in current emerging
technologies and supports the growth and economy of the region.
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Innovation
‘We, the people…’ takes on
new meaning at TVHS
TVHS students
are designing their new school, both literally
and figuratively.
On the literal side, they have
been working with the school’s consulting architects, Architecture + of Troy,
to help design the permanent home of TVHS. As part of their January term, nine
students researched their ideas and presented a series of recommendations,
many which will be taken into account as the school is designed.
While several students thought
it should have a library large enough to hold every imaginable book and
resource, others thought it should be green and eco-friendly. Still others
advocated for a 100-mile cafeteria, where everything offered for lunch would
be purchased within 100 miles of the school.
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TVHS
'Buzz'
There is a buzz about Tech Valley High School these days. Here’s what
parents, students, teachers, and other leaders in the region are saying
about the school:
Students
"My favorite project was 'J-term.' I liked the freedom to choose my topic
and final product. Plus I got to meet professionals in the field that
interests me. I was able to work with professionals at the United States
Geological Survey to see real-world projects they were working on. It was
very interesting to see how professional ornithologists - scientists who
study birds - actually work; I was very engaged in the project." – Joey
Chase, TVHS student (Greenville Central School District)
“The field trips have been AMAZING this
year! I love being able to work outside of the school area. It’s like our
own little break from the school atmosphere. Although we get a ‘little
break,’ we still learn things at the same time! In my previous school we
NEVER did anything like this.” – Chelsea Naylor, TVHS student
(Brunswick Central School District)
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At
the end of the school year in June, TVHS students reflected on their first
year. Here’s what several students had to say:
“Throughout this year, I have
grown not only in content knowledge, but as a person. TVHS has given me the
experience of working in teams and shown the importance behind collaboration.
The school stresses critical thinking and innovation; skills that will help to
solve the often-times challenging problems that I will face for the rest of my
life; in college and the professional world.”
“I have grown with every
learning aspect with the help of my peers, students, and teachers. I have
mostly grown in self-direction and collaboration. These learning aspects will
help me in the future not just in school, but in the work place. I feel that I
will keep growing throughout high school.”
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Cody Bagley, seated right, explains a
project to, from right, NYS Education Commissioner Richard Mills, fellow
student Austin Pelland and Dr. James N. Baldwin, district superintendent
of Questar III