In cases of serious misconduct, middle school administrators employ in-school suspensions to correct student behavior while retaining the pupil in a school setting. This also allows students to maintain their school studies. The high school maintains its high level of discipline through close communication with parents and administrative support for faculty in disciplinary issues. Oley Valley School District recognizes that as its students enter the workplace they will be judged on their ability to provide quality work, solve complex problems, execute plans, work independently and continue to learn. The arts, library, and technology center support and enhance these basics.
Tests support the curriculum and provide feedback to students, parents and teachers.
To help students accept responsibility for their work, children assess their own assignments in defined projects. This method allows students to work with two or three teachers who specialize in specific content areas. Oley Valley Middle School continues the strong academic curriculum introduced in the elementary school. Realizing that basic academic skills cross through all facets of life, teachers have implemented coursework which applies reading, writing and math skills across all subject areas. To help with the trasition to middle school, all seventh grade students must take a Study Skills course.