Valley Christian High School

What is the VCS Difference

Valley Christian Elementary School:

• The entire Kindergarten 12^th grade VCS journey starts on the elementary campus!
• Parents and students experience genuine Christian community and care.
• Students foster their spiritual life through Christian educators, daily Bible instruction, weekly chapel, community service and more.
• Students test above grade level on achievement test scores.
• From classroom support by the teacher to one-on-one sessions, VCES provides a full range ofservices to support all students at their individual levels of learning.
• Under ourDiscover AMSEProgram, curriculum at Valley Christian Elementary School is rich with opportunitiesfor our future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers! In addition to offering engaging K-5thgrade hands-on science curriculum, individualized web-based math programs, SOAR Mathematics, and Math Olympiad, Discover AMSE provides a variety of exciting after-school offerings as well.
• The Kidservatory program introduces elementary students to the exciting world of creative arts, with school-day pull-out classes, after-school offerings, and private lessons
• The exciting "Little Warriors Nation" athletic program pairs elementary students with Valley Christian High School players and coaches for great training and mentoring opportunities.
• Students naturally move up to Valley Christian Junior High following 5^th grade and then on to Valley Christian High School, among the finest Christian schools in the nation.

Valley Christian Junior High:

• Life-changing values and spiritual life growth occur through daily Bible education, weekly chapel, community service opportunities and leadership development.
• Personal interest and involvement of the faculty creates a sense of "family" on campus where each student feels valued.
• VCJH received the 2011
  Intel School of Distinction and Intel Star Innovatorawards.
• Students take
  grade level and up to 8 Honors-level classesin English, math and science/technology available (including Geometry). VCJH students may graduate with distinction in Science.
• Students identified as needing academic accommodations to achieve their true school potential receive help and encouragement through the Student Support Servicesprogram.
• Junior AMSE(Applied Math, Science, and Engineering Institute) brings segments of our high school-level STEM program into the junior high level.
• The unique Junior Conservatoryprovides extensive offerings in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts with participation in a variety of performances, festivals, competitions and recitals.
• There is a fully developed, competitive robotics program, award-winning math and science clubs, and the annual all-school Rube Goldberg Contest.
• Our extensive electivesexcite students and then feed naturally into elite high school programs. These electives include state-of-the-art video editing, TV broadcasting, 3D animation and game design, Hands On Science, and foreign language.
• 22 sports teamsover five different seasons benefit from state-of-the-art athletic facilities and compete in one of the largest public school leagues in the area.
• Students gain perspective from special travel opportunities, such as to Southern California with the band, or the 8^th grade trip to Washington D.C.

Valley Christian High School:

• Spiritual growth occurs through a wide array of exciting Bible course offerings, weekly chapel services, extensive community service opportunities (including annual service/missions trips to an average of 5 different countries each year), and biblical leadership development.
• Graduates overwhelmingly point to significant mentoring relationships with teachers and coaches as a real help to wisely navigate their teenage years.
• Students benefit from U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School academics, including over 42 honors and Advanced Placement courses.
• At least 99% of graduates go on to college, assisted by our academic counseling department.
• The Dual Credit programof 30 different on-campus courses in 7 different subject areas allows students to achieve both high school and college credit while on our campus.
• Students identified as needing academic accommodations to achieve their true school potential receive help and encouragement through the Student Support Servicesprogram.
• The unique Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Instituteoffers students unprecedented opportunities, including the International Space Station project, VCHS Ocean Discovery Program in partnership with the Monterey Aquarium Research Institute, an aerospace engineering class complete with sophisticated Rocketry Development Program, and a nationally-awarded roboticsprogram.
• The Biological Research and Development Lab allows for specialized student research normally seen only at the college level and supports their entry into national science fair competitions.
• By providing access to Silicon Valley`s resources through speaker seminars, workshops, and mentors, the goal of The Business & Entrepreneurship Initiativestudent not only learn core business concepts through school-day courses, but are also given the chance to apply what they learn through numerous business programs.
• The lauded Conservatory of the Artsprogram offers concentrated majors and minors in music, theatre, dance, visual arts or cinematic arts, with student ability levels and college portfolios enhanced through extensive performances, recitals, and competitions.
• VC Warrior Athleticsis known throughout California for its 48 sports teams, frequent state and national rankings, and athletic scholarship opportunities to Division 1 and 2 colleges and universities. The teaching of character and integrity are integral in training our athletes.
• The Human Performance Center (HPD) provides year-round, sports-specific training to maximize strength, power, speed, and athletic performance for all VCHS athletes. Our trainers come from both collegiate and professional sports backgrounds and offer sports-specific athlete development classes during and school every day.