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Valor Academy Middle School

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Valor Academy Middle School

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Welcome to Valor Academy Middle School!

Valor Academy Middle School is a high-performing, supportive, and joyful charter public school in the San Fernando Valley. We are open to all students of all abilities in grades 5 - 8, and our school is 100% free to attend.

Here at Valor, our students receive high-quality instruction, holistic support, and rich life experiences beyond the classroom so that they’re prepared for success in high school, higher education, and beyond. Join our Valor Academy Middle School family today!

2024 Niche Best Schools

 

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles

Bright Star Schools is happy to announce our partnership with After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles on the 21st Century/ASSETs application. If successful, this award will allow us to provide our students with a comprehensive after-school program at Rise Kohyang High School and Valor Academy Middle School.

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At a Glance

Programs

As a Bright Star School, Valor Academy Middle School offers our students rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom.

Academic Program

At Valor Academy Middle School, we welcome students of all abilities in grades 5-8 to join our unparalleled school community!

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Academic Program
Counseling & Restorative Practices

All Bright Star students, from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, have a counselor who knows them, their dreams, and their needs so that we can meet them.

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Counseling & Restorative Practices
Inclusive (Special) Education

At Bright Star Schools, we welcome all students of all abilities, families, and community members.

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Inclusive (Special) Education
Clubs, Sports & After School Program

Valor Academy Middle School provides free after school programming every school day through After-School All-Stars.

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Clubs, Sports & After School Program
Life Experience Lessons

Field Trips and Life Experience Lessons (LEL) have been a hallmark of Bright Star Schools’ program since our founding in 2003.

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Life Experience Lessons

Our Values

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Integridad

means we need to be the best versions of ourselves

Our Values Ubuntu

Ubuntu

means our humanity is shared and we value kindness

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Kohyang

means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections

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Growth

means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence

Valor Academy Middle School

School Address
9034 Burnet Avenue, North Hills, CA 91343
T. (818) 830-1700
F. (818) 830-1799

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Our Campuses

7. Valor Academy Elementary School (Grades TK-4)

8. Valor Academy Middle School (Grades 5-8)

9. Valor Academy High School (Grades 9-12)

Student Testimonial

"The teachers are very supportive and they're really nice. The students are also very welcoming, and I know that I'll be respected and also treated fairly by my peers.”

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Parent Testimonial

“What makes Valor Academy Middle School unique is that students feel seen and students feel heard. It's an open door policy, and students know who they can go to if they need support.”

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Latest News & Updates

NEWS: Valor Academy High School and Rise Kohyang High School Receive AP School Honor Roll Recognition

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS’ VALOR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL AND RISE KOHYANG HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE AP SCHOOL HONOR ROLL RECOG…

December 5, 2024

Teacher Spotlight: Chanel Hungerford Williams

Today, we spotlight Mrs. Chanel Hungerford Williams, an Inclusion Specialist (SpEd) Teacher at Valor Academy Middle S…

May 23, 2024

Welcoming Bright Star Schools' New CEO

A Message from Andrew Murr, Board Chair for Bright Star Schools I’m delighted to introduce you to Ana L. Mart…

July 18, 2023

5 Benefits of Becoming a Bright Star Schools Teacher

By Carmen Garcia-Shushtari At Bright Star Schools, our teachers are eligible to receive excellent core benefits su…

May 15, 2023

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

Happy Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! At Bright Star Schools, we acknowledge and honor the c…

May 2, 2023