High School Academic Hub

At Boulder Valley School District, we aim to provide an innovative, whole-child approach to learning to aid in students’ development as problem-solvers in a scientific and technological world.

BVSD aims to provide a rich science and engineering experience at the secondary level by engaging students in developing and using models, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical and computational thinking, and engaging in argument through evidence with their peers.

BVSD seeks to provide many opportunities to build upon key underlying themes in science and engineering: cause and effect, stability and change, energy and matter, structure and function, and systems thinking.

Learn more about the High School Theatre Programs here.

Here at BVSD, we seek to embrace the whole child and nurture each and every student's abilities to create meaningful works of art. Authenticity (meaning 'real-world' in this case) is a strength of our program as well. We strive to get student's work displayed to the public in multiple forums throughout the city and state each year.

We take great pride in our expansive offering of Visual Arts classes throughout all levels of schools in this district, from the classical forms of art through to cutting edge 21st Century technological art classes. You can find all the arts courses here. Note not all courses are offered at every school.

BVSD offers over 30 Visual Arts classes at the high school level, with multiple challenging tracks

4 levels of:

• Drawing and Painting
• Pottery and Sculpture
• Photography
• Portfolios Arts

and 3 levels of:

• Studio Art
• Digital Art and Design
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See all high school art courses here. Note: Not all courses are offered at every school so check your school course catalog.

Art Shows

Every year Boulder Valley School District hosts at Art Show for students in Grades K-8 and a separate show for High School Students and BVSD teachers. These are great ways for students to show off their work in a public way and take pride in the beautiful art they've created. Explore the slideshows below to see some past art show work.

You can find the high school health courses here.

Click here for secondary PE learning materials.

Click here for secondary health learning materials

Under Colorado State Statute and BVSD Board of Education policy IGAE, if parents or guardians want to exclude their child from any portion or portions of health instruction on the grounds that is contrary to the religious beliefs and teachings or closely held personal beliefs of the student, parent or guardian, you may do so by completing the Health Education Program Parental Exclusion Request form IGAE-E. You can also see additional information about the excusal process by viewing the Excusal Procedure regulation IGAE-R.  

Physical Education is much more than participating in physical activity. It is about learning how to be involved in ways that benefit you most. It is about exploring different opportunities, whether that be team sports, individual sports, or fitness-based activities. It’s about learning the physiology of the body and the impact on the brain and making good choices that lead to a long and healthy life.

“Wellness in Action” is the name of our high school comprehensive physical education course, but it is also the mission for Physical Education in Boulder Valley. Classes are designed to teach students about concepts in physical education and to coach them through the various skills needed in a wide variety of activity.

Learn more about the high school PE course options

High School Music Courses

High Schools offer an array of music options including band, jazz band, orchestra, choirs, musical theatre, music history, music technology and music theory.

See all high school music courses here. Note: Not all courses are offered at every school so check your school course catalog.

Learn more about BVSD's music program here.

Music Awards and Accolades

BVSD has many students who are selected to perform in the Colorado All State Choir, Colorado All State Band,  CU Honors Band, Western States Honor Orchestra and Colorado All State Orchestra each year.

World Language Instruction in Boulder Valley is offered in select secondary schools in:

• American Sign Language (ASL), 

• Arabic

• French

• German

• Japanese

• Latin

• Spanish

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COURSE OFFERINGS BY SCHOOL