This gripping drama takes place in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. A group of determined teenagers organize to resist the Nazis. They begin by smuggling food into the ghetto. Eventually, they formed the nucleus of the Warsaw uprising. These heroic young people make a pact: if anyone survives their dreadful ordeal, he or she will tell the story of what happened to them. There was only one survivor and this is the story he told.

Valencia High School (VHS)  boasts top-tier programs for everyone. We are an AVID National Demonstration School and nearly our entire staff is trained in effective AVID instructional techniques. We have the largest and most successful International Baccalaureate (IB) program in the County with double the amount of diplomas as the nearest competitor. Our Val Tech program offers a deep curriculum in technology (including programming, networking, cybersecurity robotics, mechatronics, and more), media production, graphic design, and business. Val Tech students complete a 150-hour internship doing the work in their chosen field. VHS is now a Cambridge International school as well, offering yet another highly respected international diploma to prepare students for the most competitive universities and the demands of global problem-solving. VHS offers a full culinary program for aspiring chefs, a building and industrial trades program (BITA) for construction careers, and an aspiring teachers’ pathway Tigers Leading Cubs. We reach out to all students with a comprehensive English Language Learner program, GEAR Up and HOUSE for students who may have struggled in the past, and a highly trained Special Education team for those with disabilities and unique needs.

With passionate teachers, committed students, and an involved community Valencia High School provides a home and a family to more than 2,600 talented and enthusiastic students representing a rich diversity of backgrounds and personal experiences. The student body and staff work hard each year to achieve high academic performance standards, and new levels of school spirit, and to nurture our long-standing ties with the surrounding community. 

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL (VHS)  MISSION STATEMENT: Valencia High School is committed to supporting every student through high expectations in a nurturing environment to ensure success now and in the future.

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL (VHS) VISION  STATEMENT: Valencia High School is a dynamic learning community that develops its students into inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world.

VHS CORE VALUES:

School staff and students adhere to the following “ROAR” principles:

R - I am a RESPONSIBLE citizen in my digital, local, and global community.

O - I take OWNERSHIP of my actions and my future.

A - I ACT WITH INTEGRITY AND KINDNESS towards others.

R - I demonstrate RESPECT for myself, others, and my surroundings.