College Prep

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide excellent academic preparation, combined with a strong foundation in moral and ethical values.

Valley Christian High School prepares students for admission into college and for achievement and success in that rigorous environment. In addition, the program is designed to develop student awareness of their potential.

Valley Christian High School offers a comprehensive program incorporated into a traditional college-preparatory curriculum.

Click the link listed below to get a listing of several websites that are helpful for researching and applying to colleges and learning about financial aid.

Helpful college websites

Minimum Graduation Requirements

Minimum graduation requirements (240 Credits) are as follows:

Normal course load is seven courses per semester.

A student may also enroll in courses at neighboring colleges or universities for credit, with approval of the school counselor.

College Placement

While formal preparation for college begins in grade nine with academic counseling on programs and courses, direct college advising begins during grade eleven. The Guidance Counselor, student and parents discuss appropriate colleges that are being considered. An extensive collection of college catalogs as well as CD ROM descriptions of schools and internet connection to WEB pages detailing colleges and universities are available to students. Students are encouraged to attend both the Santa Clara County College Fair and Christian College Fair (held at VCHS). Students are also encouraged to meet individually with college representatives when they visit the campus. Seniors are encouraged to visit colleges of interest and are allowed five days during school for such visits.

VCS rates above the national average in academic testing. The Junior High and High Schools offer extensive honors and advanced placement course opportunities. Over ninety-five percent of VCS graduates enroll in college. Some colleges and universities chosen by VCS Alumni are: