Castro Valley High School
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| Castro Valley High School | |
| http://www.cvhs.cv.k12.ca.us/IMAGES/CV%20Pictures/2newcrt.jpeg | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Castro Valley, California, U.S. | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Pete Alvarez |
| Students | 2900 |
| Type | Public |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Established | 1956 |
| Homepage | http://www.cvhs.cv.k12.ca.us/ |
Castro Valley High School is a public high school in Castro Valley, California, U.S. The current student enrollment is approximately 2,900 students.
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[edit] Academics
As a comprehensive high school, Castro Valley High School provides a wide variety of course offerings, such as AP and honors courses include AP US History, Honors American Literature, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science, AP Studio Art, AP European History and AP Art History.
In 2008, CVHS opened a new, state-of-the-art library that includes high-tech computer labs, teaching spaces, study areas, periodicals and an updated book collection.
[edit] Visual and Performing Arts
Castro Valley High School offers an array of visual art courses that allow students to explore interests, improve skills and learn about career options in arts-related fields. Current course offerings feature a variety of hands-on art experiences and include traditional and digital art options.
During the 2005-2006 school year, the Center for the Arts, a state-of-the-art facility that includes a theater, classrooms and an art gallery, was built on the eastern edge of the campus. The theater hosts productions from CVHS' drama classes starring as well as professional and amateur performances of music and theatre. The art gallery exhibits student artwork along with work from professional artists from Castro Valley and the East Bay. CVHS also has a strong music department, offering vocal classes, orchestra, band and jazz band courses.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Deric Battiste, also known as DJ D-Wrek, American DJ for Wild 'N Out
- Jeff Beal, Emmy award winning composer
- Brodie Brazil, Emmy award winning television reporter for the Oakland A's and "High School Sports Focus"
- Darren Brazil, Emmy award winning television and music video editor
- Cliff Burton, former bassist for Metallica
- Francesca Chiara, vocalist for the Italian neo-goth band The LoveCrave
- Luenell, actress in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
- Rachel Maddow, radio host
- Michael Strelo-Smith, Singer and Quarter-Finalist on Season 2 of America's Got Talent
- Jason Castro, Selected 10th overall in the 2008 MLB Draft to the Houston Astros,attended and played baseball at Stanford University
- Chris Reid, power forward on the Men's basketball team of Purdue University.
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