Korean Class Support
Cultivating culture, connecting communities.
In 2011, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District introduced Korean as a world language class at Dougherty Valley High School. It captured the eyes of many, as it became one of sixty other public high schools in the United States that offer Korean as a class. The class levels start from Korean 1 (the beginner class) through Korean 5 Honors, similar to the other world languages such as Spanish and French. Not only have Korean students signed up to enhance their speaking, writing, and reading skills, but students of other ethnicities have also signed up to learn about the Korean culture and language. Many enjoy the class due to the interactive activities relating to Korean food, songs, dances, and more. Because DVHS has over 200 Korean students currently attending (10% of the whole student body), we can see the demographic of the school population broadening.
Previous Class Activities and Field Trips
Dive into our archive of Korean class support initiatives. Discover how we partner with students and teachers to host cultural events, language contests, and creative classroom projects.
2026
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Bibimbap-Making Support for Dougherty Valley High School Korean Program
2025
Hansamo Scholarships to PVA Students
Kimbap-Making Support to Three High School Korean Programs
Award and Scholarship Support for PVA Korean Class Project
2024
2023
PVA (Pleasanton Virtual Academy) Korean Class - Korean Food and Game Day support
Meeting at California High School for Korean Class Open
2022
PUSD PVA Korean Class Digital Book Contest
2021
PVA (Pleasanton Virtual Academy) Korean class - Foothill High & Amador Valley High school level 1 Korean class 28 students - Korean Food and Game Day support in November
2020
Korean Essay Competition Awards Ceremony
2019
Korean Essay Competition Awards Ceremony
2018
Korean Essay Competition Awards Ceremony
2017
Making Hotteok (Korean pancake) in March, Field Trip to Monterey for DLIFLC Language Day in May, Farewell Party for Graduates in May, Making paramtteok (Korean rice cake dessert) in September
2016
Field Trip to LA for Hollywood Bowl Korean Music Festival in May, Drawing Oriental Paintings on Fans in October, Korean Essay Competition Awards Ceremony in November
2015
Field Trip to Santa Clara Korea Town in April, Writing Calligraphy in November
2014
Culture Fest at DVHS in May, Korean Essay Competition Awards Ceremony in June (Hosted by San Francisco Korean Embassy Education Institute), Making Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert) in October