South Valley Middle School
385 Ioof Ave.
Gilroy, CA
95020
(408) 847-3377
By: parent
Date: June, 2007
South Valley has plenty to offer all Junior high kids. The have several different clubs, afterschool programs, and sports to choose from. I like that they have become very strict with the grade requirement for participating in various activities. The athletics department has a mandatory 'athletes academy' that all athletes must attend. In addition to the academy, they pass out a weekly grade sheet to be signed by the student's teachers. There is no participation allowed if you cannot keep your grades up. The band program is very good and they have a Disneyland trip for the advanced band. Again, SV is very strict with grades and you must have the grades in order to participate in the trip. The parents seem very involved. The school has fun and educational nights (like Math night) to get parents involved.

