At-A-Glance

Vision Statement

Preparing our Students to Embrace the Future

Mission Statement

Through continuous assessment, ongoing interventions and support, and a rigorous curriculum balanced with engagement in a comprehensive co-curricular and extra-curricular program, YVHS produces graduates who are prepared contributors, respectful citizens, independent learners, determined achievers, and effective communicators.

School-Wide Learner Outcomes (SWLOs)

Yucca Valley High School Learners exhibit P.R.I.D.E. in their learning

Prepared Contributors (College and Career Readiness Indicator)

  • Increase the number of Advanced Placement Passing Scores

  • Increase completion of College Credit Courses

  • Increase the number of State Seal of Biliteracy recipients

  • Increase the A-G Completion Rate

  • Increase the number of CTE Pathway Completers                

Respectful Citizens (Suspension Rate Indicator)

  • Decrease the number of In-school/Out of School Suspensions

  • Increase the number of students reporting school connectedness, meaningful participation, and perception of safety on campus through reporting on the CHKS.

  • Increase the number of AB3 Ticket Recipients.

  • Increase Involvement in Co-/Extra-curricular Programs

Independent Learners (Graduation Rate Indicator)

  • Increase the number of Four-year Cohort Graduates

  • Increase the Grade Level Progress toward Graduation

  • Increase the Schoolwide Passage Rate for Semester Courses

Determined Achievers (Standardized Test Performance Indicator)

  • Increase the percentage of Standard Met Scores on CAASPP (ELA/Math)

  • Increase the percentage of Standard Met and Nearly Met Scores on CAASPP (ELA/Math)

Effective Communicators (English Learner Progress Indicator)

  • Increase the number of English learners who have Increased 1 ELPI Level on the ELPAC

  • Increase the number of English learners who have Maintained ELPI Level 4 on the ELPAC

  • Improve CAASPP Scores for Reading, Speaking and Listening for English Learners

Directions to YVHS

Quick Facts

Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Main Office Phone: (760) 365-3391

Administration

  • Principal: Deanna Skinta -- x3001

  • Principal's Administrative Assistant: Tracey Hunter -- x3002

  • Assistant Principal (A-M): Nick Aguilera -- x3108

  • Dean of Students: Nicole Parks -- x3208 

  • Assistant Principals' Administrative Assistant: Kerstin Neumuller -- x3004

  • Athletic Director: --Jeremy Johnson x3016

  • Activities Director: Ariana Rodriguez & Jacquelyn Martin

  • Athletics & Activities Clerk: Rhiannon Weiss -- x3020

 Counseling (760) 365-1138

  • Counselor (10th grade & 9th grade w/ last name A-G):  William Gauthier

  • Counselor (11th grade & 9th grade w/ last name H-N): Sharon Gerber

  • Counselor (12th grade & 9th grade w/ last name O-Z): Julie Karchuc 

  • Counseling Secretary: Happy Kanuch -- x3012

  • Registrar: Gerri Washington -- x3013

 Attendance: (760) 365-3391

  • Linda Atkinson -- x 3007

  • Melinda Taylor -- x3006 

Other Contacts

  • Cafeteria: Teresa Roeber (Manager) -- x3168

  • Library: Lisa Cowlin -- x3017

  • Nurse/Health Technician: Tiffany Milward-- x3017

  • Psychologist: Randy Berry -- x3170

  • Campus Safety Coordinator: Destiny Sevigny -- x5005

  • Transition: Ashley Hernandez -- x3178