President's Report | 2012-2013

V AL L EY C HRI S T I AN S C HO O L S 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 Telephone: 408-513-2500

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Ms. Vera Shantz

Chair

Dr. Clifford Daugherty

President

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Mr. Michael Sprauve

Vice Chair

Mr. Stephen McMinn

Chief Operating Officer

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Mrs. Susan Bagley

Member

Mr. Don Shipley

Chief Financial Officer

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Mr. Daniel Burford

Member

Mr. Gabe Guven

Elementary School Principal

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Dr. Eric Phelps

Member

Mrs. Lisa Arnett

Junior High School Principal

408-513-2463

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Mr. Robert Rubino

Member

Mr. Mark Lodewyk

High School Principal

408-513-2425

Dr. Rick Watson

Member

Mr. Mike Annab

Technology, K-12

408-513-2556

Mr. Troy Gunter

Conservatory of the Arts, K-12

408-513-7606

Miss Shirley Hitchcock

Accreditation & Curriculum, K-12

408-513-2508

Mr. Eric Scharrenberg

Physical Education & Athletics, K-12

408-513-2455

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with the VCS Chaplain or a VCS teacher, coach, or administrator. VCS is founded on Christian values as found in the Bible and reflected in the life and teachings ofJesus Christ.

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I AM A WARRIOR.

Welcome to Valley Christian Schools.

We are a vibrant community of students, parents, staff, faculty, and coaches.

We believe that our students are extraordinary, defying stereotypes and exceeding expectations. Uniquely blessed with God-given abilities and talents, our students are more than their test scores. We provide them with the tools to achieve their highest academic potential while surrounding them with a multitude of new opportunities to help them lead lives of character, service, and inuence. Upon commencement, our graduates continue to serve God, their families, and positively impact their communities and the world.

But, no matter who they are or where they excel, all VCS students can proudly state: I am a Warrior.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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VISION AND MISSION

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School Statistics ELEMENTARY

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Academic Achievement Applied Math, Science, and Engineering Institute Artistic Beauty Athletic Distinction JUNIOR HIGH

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Academic Achievement Applied Math, Science, and Engineering Institute Artistic Beauty Athletic Distinction HIGH SCHOOL

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Academic Achievement Applied Math, Science, and Engineering Institute Artistic Beauty Athletic Distinction INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

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In the following pages, you will learn more about

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

all the exciting possibilities at Valley Christian

how our Quest for Excellence™ propels us to offer

The Valley Christian Junior High (VCJH) Robotics team is not only gifted, but it also demonstrates a tremendous work ethic that focuses on giving back to the community. These amazing young students identified a problem for a visually impaired, paraplegic senior citizen and invented a solution. With these educational tools, junior high students can accomplish incredible feats, displaying compassionate understanding of how to better another man’s life.

the best programs and hire the finest faculty.

ARTISTIC BEAUTY

But as I reflect over my years at this school, I am

On January 1, 2013, the Valley Christian High School (VCHS) Marching Band and Color Guard, combined with a Chinese public school, marched in the Tournament of Roses® Parade in Pasadena, California. For the first time in the Rose Parade’s® 124 year history, the group marched as a combined unit with Chinese high school students from No. 57 School in Beijing, China. In preparation for the parade, VCHS students traveled to Beijing forming relationships and sharing their love for Christ with their new Chinese band members.

Schools. You will learn how our K-12 program benefits students at all levels, providing continuity through curriculum and community. You will see

reminded of Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV): “But let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD.”

IImpacting AM AmyWARRIOR: community and the world.

The most important distinction, and what I am most proud of at Valley Christian Schools, is our Christ-centered education where biblical truths are woven into our classrooms and reinforced in our chapels, as they influence our community and guide our decisions. Our students are taught that their worth is more than test scores and championships. They are taught that fostering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ not only transforms their lives, but also their community and the world, making a difference for eternity.

Our students are taught to lead lives of character, service, and influence. After all, the goal is not merely to fulfill required community service hours; rather, it is to instill in our students a genuine desire to serve others. Here are several

ATHLETIC DISTINCTION After learning that the second leading cause of accidental death among children is drowning, VCHS students volunteered their time to teach over 160 children how to swim. We partnered with local public schools to offer swim lessons for a nominal cost to families who could not otherwise afford them. Children from three neighboring public schools, where ninety percent of the students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs, came to the Skyway Campus. They learned a lifesaving skill, saw Bible stories brought to life through daily devotions, and witnessed the Christ-centered compassion of VCHS students.

These few examples from well over 60,000 hours of annual community service illustrate how VCS students share the love of Christ, influencing their community and the world.

The decision of choosing a school for your child is one that takes research and prayerful consideration. As we pray for the students the Lord will bring to us next year, we also pray for you and your family as you explore our school and what it means for your child to become a Valley Christian Warrior.

In His Service,

examples that show how our students have taken what they have learned on campus to make a difference in their community and the world.

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Clifford Ed.D. Cliff d E. E Daugherty, D h t Ed D President

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PRESIDENT’S VA MESSAGE L L E Y C H R I ST I A N S C H O O L S P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E SSAG E

In the following pages, you will learn more about

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

all the exciting possibilities at Valley Christian

how our Quest for Excellence™ propels us to offer

The Valley Christian Junior High (VCJH) Robotics team is not only gifted, but it also demonstrates a tremendous work ethic that focuses on giving back to the community. These amazing young students identified a problem for a visually impaired, paraplegic senior citizen and invented a solution. With these educational tools, junior high students can accomplish incredible feats, displaying compassionate understanding of how to better another man’s life.

the best programs and hire the finest faculty.

ARTISTIC BEAUTY

But as I reflect over my years at this school, I am

On January 1, 2013, the Valley Christian High School (VCHS) Marching Band and Color Guard, combined with a Chinese public school, marched in the Tournament of Roses® Parade in Pasadena, California. For the first time in the Rose Parade’s® 124 year history, the group marched as a combined unit with Chinese high school students from No. 57 School in Beijing, China. In preparation for the parade, VCHS students traveled to Beijing forming relationships and sharing their love for Christ with their new Chinese band members.

Schools. You will learn how our K-12 program benefits students at all levels, providing continuity through curriculum and community. You will see

reminded of Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV): “But let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD.”

IImpacting AM AmyWARRIOR: community and the world.

The most important distinction, and what I am most proud of at Valley Christian Schools, is our Christ-centered education where biblical truths are woven into our classrooms and reinforced in our chapels, as they influence our community and guide our decisions. Our students are taught that their worth is more than test scores and championships. They are taught that fostering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ not only transforms their lives, but also their community and the world, making a difference for eternity.

Our students are taught to lead lives of character, service, and influence. After all, the goal is not merely to fulfill required community service hours; rather, it is to instill in our students a genuine desire to serve others. Here are several

ATHLETIC DISTINCTION After learning that the second leading cause of accidental death among children is drowning, VCHS students volunteered their time to teach over 160 children how to swim. We partnered with local public schools to offer swim lessons for a nominal cost to families who could not otherwise afford them. Children from three neighboring public schools, where ninety percent of the students qualify for free and reduced lunch programs, came to the Skyway Campus. They learned a lifesaving skill, saw Bible stories brought to life through daily devotions, and witnessed the Christ-centered compassion of VCHS students.

These few examples from well over 60,000 hours of annual community service illustrate how VCS students share the love of Christ, influencing their community and the world.

The decision of choosing a school for your child is one that takes research and prayerful consideration. As we pray for the students the Lord will bring to us next year, we also pray for you and your family as you explore our school and what it means for your child to become a Valley Christian Warrior.

In His Service,

examples that show how our students have taken what they have learned on campus to make a difference in their community and the world.

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Clifford Ed.D. Cliff d E. E Daugherty, D h t Ed D President

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VISION

Since VCS is founded on Christian values, VCS supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible as reflected in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Valley Christian Schools’ (VCS) mission is to provide a nurturing environment offering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, serve their families, and positively impact their communities and the world.

Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence in all of its educational programs. The school provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program.

Firmly founded on Christian values, VCS challenges students to aspire toward lives of character, service, and influence while pursuing their individual Quest for Excellence.

ACCREDITATION

Valley Christian Schools is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school maintains dual accreditation from ACSI and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a member, VCS subscribes to ACSI’s Christian Philosophy of Education: “to enable Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively prepare students for life.”

ADMISSION POLICY

Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in the admission of its students, in its offers of financial or other aid to students; nor does it discriminate among its students on the basis of religious belief. VCS admits students of families who support Christian values representing any race or ethnic origin and from any geographical area to the school with all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

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With nearly 2,500 students at Valley Christian Schools, our student body blends varying cultures and experiences to create a welcoming and engaging environment. Ethnicities include: 4% African American, 27% Asian, 51% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, and 8% East Indian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, or Native American.

VA L L E Y C H R I ST I A N S C H O O L S M I SS I O N

VISION

Since VCS is founded on Christian values, VCS supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible as reflected in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Valley Christian Schools’ (VCS) mission is to provide a nurturing environment offering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, serve their families, and positively impact their communities and the world.

Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence in all of its educational programs. The school provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program.

Firmly founded on Christian values, VCS challenges students to aspire toward lives of character, service, and influence while pursuing their individual Quest for Excellence.

ACCREDITATION

Valley Christian Schools is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school maintains dual accreditation from ACSI and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a member, VCS subscribes to ACSI’s Christian Philosophy of Education: “to enable Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively prepare students for life.”

ADMISSION POLICY

Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in the admission of its students, in its offers of financial or other aid to students; nor does it discriminate among its students on the basis of religious belief. VCS admits students of families who support Christian values representing any race or ethnic origin and from any geographical area to the school with all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

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With nearly 2,500 students at Valley Christian Schools, our student body blends varying cultures and experiences to create a welcoming and engaging environment. Ethnicities include: 4% African American, 27% Asian, 51% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, and 8% East Indian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, or Native American.

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VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY

A talented group of faculty and staff engage our elementary students in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment that fosters a love of learning at a young age. Core academic courses, special pull-out classes, and after-school programs enrich the environment, establishing a solid foundation for future educational success.

Here is a sampling of our courses: Core Classes Bible Language Writing Math Science Social Studies

Pull-out Classes Computer Science Hands-on Science Library Spanish

After-school Programs Brain Busters Chess Club KidLead Robotics Schmahl Science For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2013 TerraNova 3 RESULTS Grade equivalent scores are developed to indicate the school grade (usually measured in months) that corresponds to an average chronological age, mental age, test score, or other characteristics of students. A grade equivalent of 6.4 is interpreted as a score that is average for a group in the fourth month of Grade 6. It is important to use caution when interpreting a grade equivalent. For example, a student in Grade 3 may attain a grade equivalent of 6.6. This does not mean that the student is capable of doing sixth grade work, only that the student is scoring well above average for Grade 3.

Grade 1 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 2 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 3 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE

3.1 2.5 3.0 3.1

4.3 3.5 4.5 4.3

Grade 4 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 5 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE

7.0 5.7 7.5 6.1

8.6 7.3 7.8 7.9

5. 1 4.5 5.5 4.9

NATIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS TEST Third and fifth grade students competed in a National Language Arts Test, winning one medal and ten certificates.

HONOR ROLL Honor Roll=All A’s and B’s • 75% of 5th grade students on Honor Roll • 75% of 4th grade students on Honor Roll • 83% of 3rd grade students on Honor Roll

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Elementary students passionately pursue creative science projects as part of the VCS Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. Inspired by the Creator, AMSE aims to develop Christian scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who can successfully lead in the most advanced fields.

AMSE SCIENCE Exploration and hands-on labs inspire AMSE students to discover the pure fun of science.

Integrating science standards mastered at the junior high and high school campuses, AMSE topics come to life with the excitement for learning that stems from young minds.

Discovering acids and bases, Newton’s Laws of Motion, animal adaptations, exploring your personal DNA, and nanotechnology using an Atomic Force Microscope are a few of the sample lessons. Students also learn directly from the experts when applied math, science, and engineering professionals, VCHS teachers, and AMSE Advisory Board members are on-site for a variety of speaking engagements.

MATH OLYMPIAD In the fall of 2010, AMSE launched its first-ever AMSE Math Olympiad. Now, students meet during the school day each week with a math mentor to hone their math skills. Math Olympiad students compete with other students across the nation and internationally. One hundred percent of the VCS team finished in the top half of all contestants, with one 4th and one 5th grader earning 1st Place and one 4th grader and two 5th graders receiving silver pins.

ROBOTICS A robotics clinic, taught by VCHS competitive robotics team, the WarriorBorgs, is a popular after-school activity for elementary students.

Students also travel to the Skyway campus to work in the robotics lab alongside the older students and coaches who help mentor the budding team members. Select upper-elementary students qualify for the WarriorBots, VCJH’s robotics team. Summer robotics camps round out the AMSE offerings.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY

A talented group of faculty and staff engage our elementary students in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment that fosters a love of learning at a young age. Core academic courses, special pull-out classes, and after-school programs enrich the environment, establishing a solid foundation for future educational success.

Here is a sampling of our courses: Core Classes Bible Language Writing Math Science Social Studies

Pull-out Classes Computer Science Hands-on Science Library Spanish

After-school Programs Brain Busters Chess Club KidLead Robotics Schmahl Science For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2013 TerraNova 3 RESULTS Grade equivalent scores are developed to indicate the school grade (usually measured in months) that corresponds to an average chronological age, mental age, test score, or other characteristics of students. A grade equivalent of 6.4 is interpreted as a score that is average for a group in the fourth month of Grade 6. It is important to use caution when interpreting a grade equivalent. For example, a student in Grade 3 may attain a grade equivalent of 6.6. This does not mean that the student is capable of doing sixth grade work, only that the student is scoring well above average for Grade 3.

Grade 1 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 2 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 3 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE

3.1 2.5 3.0 3.1

4.3 3.5 4.5 4.3

Grade 4 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE Grade 5 Reading Math Language TOTAL SCORE

7.0 5.7 7.5 6.1

8.6 7.3 7.8 7.9

5. 1 4.5 5.5 4.9

NATIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS TEST Third and fifth grade students competed in a National Language Arts Test, winning one medal and ten certificates.

HONOR ROLL Honor Roll=All A’s and B’s • 75% of 5th grade students on Honor Roll • 75% of 4th grade students on Honor Roll • 83% of 3rd grade students on Honor Roll

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Elementary students passionately pursue creative science projects as part of the VCS Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. Inspired by the Creator, AMSE aims to develop Christian scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who can successfully lead in the most advanced fields.

AMSE SCIENCE Exploration and hands-on labs inspire AMSE students to discover the pure fun of science.

Integrating science standards mastered at the junior high and high school campuses, AMSE topics come to life with the excitement for learning that stems from young minds.

Discovering acids and bases, Newton’s Laws of Motion, animal adaptations, exploring your personal DNA, and nanotechnology using an Atomic Force Microscope are a few of the sample lessons. Students also learn directly from the experts when applied math, science, and engineering professionals, VCHS teachers, and AMSE Advisory Board members are on-site for a variety of speaking engagements.

MATH OLYMPIAD In the fall of 2010, AMSE launched its first-ever AMSE Math Olympiad. Now, students meet during the school day each week with a math mentor to hone their math skills. Math Olympiad students compete with other students across the nation and internationally. One hundred percent of the VCS team finished in the top half of all contestants, with one 4th and one 5th grader earning 1st Place and one 4th grader and two 5th graders receiving silver pins.

ROBOTICS A robotics clinic, taught by VCHS competitive robotics team, the WarriorBorgs, is a popular after-school activity for elementary students.

Students also travel to the Skyway campus to work in the robotics lab alongside the older students and coaches who help mentor the budding team members. Select upper-elementary students qualify for the WarriorBots, VCJH’s robotics team. Summer robotics camps round out the AMSE offerings.

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION LITTLE WARRIOR NATION Valley Christian High School coaches and athletes travel to the elementary campus throughout the year to teach aspiring young athletes the basic skills in a variety of sports—all within a Christian environment. The program highlight is the Inside Look each participant gets into a high school athletic event, when Little Warriors have the opportunity to be with the team for a pregame pep talk and sit on or near the bench during part of the selected game.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education (PE) courses provide students with the right start to sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle choices. Elementary students participate in PE twice a week, and kindergarten students attend motor lab to further develop their gross motor skills.

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS AWARDS

The Presidential and National Fitness Awards honor students who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness.

ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Kidservatory program, part of VCS Conservatory of the Arts, introduces elementary students to the exciting world of creative art.

Throughout the school day, experienced and engaging Conservatory faculty lead classes in music, art, theatre, and dance. Musical Theatre, Fun with Drums, Adventures in Art, Heavenly Harps, and Dance Express are just a few of the many exciting after-school enrichment classes offered on the campus. Upper-elementary students can join the Junior Conservatory, which presents a full range of visual and performing arts classes in music, art, theatre, and dance.

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• 5th Grade Awards—25 students • 4th Grade Awards—31 students • 3rd Grade Awards—25 students

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION LITTLE WARRIOR NATION Valley Christian High School coaches and athletes travel to the elementary campus throughout the year to teach aspiring young athletes the basic skills in a variety of sports—all within a Christian environment. The program highlight is the Inside Look each participant gets into a high school athletic event, when Little Warriors have the opportunity to be with the team for a pregame pep talk and sit on or near the bench during part of the selected game.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education (PE) courses provide students with the right start to sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle choices. Elementary students participate in PE twice a week, and kindergarten students attend motor lab to further develop their gross motor skills.

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS AWARDS

The Presidential and National Fitness Awards honor students who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness.

ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Kidservatory program, part of VCS Conservatory of the Arts, introduces elementary students to the exciting world of creative art.

Throughout the school day, experienced and engaging Conservatory faculty lead classes in music, art, theatre, and dance. Musical Theatre, Fun with Drums, Adventures in Art, Heavenly Harps, and Dance Express are just a few of the many exciting after-school enrichment classes offered on the campus. Upper-elementary students can join the Junior Conservatory, which presents a full range of visual and performing arts classes in music, art, theatre, and dance.

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• 5th Grade Awards—25 students • 4th Grade Awards—31 students • 3rd Grade Awards—25 students

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VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS JUNIOR HIGH

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With an academically rigorous yet nurturing environment, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders begin to emerge as true students, learning with a comprehensive approach to all subjects.

A variety of academic options allow junior high students to pursue knowledge at a level that meets their specific needs.

Co-curricular programs enrich students’ God-given talents with extraordinary opportunities, and prepare them for the rigorous college preparatory program at Valley Christian High School.

Here is a sampling of our courses: Math Logic and Reasoning Science English History Bible 3D Game Design Foreign Language

Project Lead the Way Investigative Science Speech and Debate Chamber Orchestra Space Program Community Outreach Leadership Servant Leadership

For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HONORS CLASSES

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

With nine different courses to choose from, over 50% of our students take multiple honors courses during their time at Valley Christian Junior High School. In addition, we offer four courses equivalent to high school courses, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, and Spanish 1.

• 72% of our graduates, continuing to Valley Christian High School, enroll in the Honors Program

2013 TerraNova 3 RESULTS

• 68% of the 7th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

Grade equivalent scores are developed to indicate the school grade (usually measured in months) that corresponds to an average chronological age, mental age, test score, or other characteristics of students. A grade equivalent of 6.4 is interpreted as a score that is average for a group in the fourth month of Grade 6. It is important to use caution when interpreting a grade equivalent. For example, a student in Grade 6 may attain a grade equivalent of 10.6. This does not mean that the student is capable of doing tenth grade work, only that the student is scoring well above average for Grade 6.

Grade 6 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE* Grade 7 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE*

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10.6 8.7 10.2 8.8 10.4 10.8 1 1.6 1 1 .5 9.6

Grade 8 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE*

12.4 12.9 13.0 1 1.8 12.8

• 69% of the 8th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

• 87% of the 6th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

STUDENT SUCCESS • One student received the High Honor award from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth for his academic achievement • One student won 4th place playing piano in the United States Open Music Competition with more than 1,000 contestants from around the world • One student was recognized for her exemplary volunteer service for working with developmentally disabled adults and awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award

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*The total score is comprised of reading, math, and language scores only.

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With an academically rigorous yet nurturing environment, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders begin to emerge as true students, learning with a comprehensive approach to all subjects.

A variety of academic options allow junior high students to pursue knowledge at a level that meets their specific needs.

Co-curricular programs enrich students’ God-given talents with extraordinary opportunities, and prepare them for the rigorous college preparatory program at Valley Christian High School.

Here is a sampling of our courses: Math Logic and Reasoning Science English History Bible 3D Game Design Foreign Language

Project Lead the Way Investigative Science Speech and Debate Chamber Orchestra Space Program Community Outreach Leadership Servant Leadership

For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HONORS CLASSES

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

With nine different courses to choose from, over 50% of our students take multiple honors courses during their time at Valley Christian Junior High School. In addition, we offer four courses equivalent to high school courses, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, and Spanish 1.

• 72% of our graduates, continuing to Valley Christian High School, enroll in the Honors Program

2013 TerraNova 3 RESULTS

• 68% of the 7th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

Grade equivalent scores are developed to indicate the school grade (usually measured in months) that corresponds to an average chronological age, mental age, test score, or other characteristics of students. A grade equivalent of 6.4 is interpreted as a score that is average for a group in the fourth month of Grade 6. It is important to use caution when interpreting a grade equivalent. For example, a student in Grade 6 may attain a grade equivalent of 10.6. This does not mean that the student is capable of doing tenth grade work, only that the student is scoring well above average for Grade 6.

Grade 6 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE* Grade 7 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE*

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10.6 8.7 10.2 8.8 10.4 10.8 1 1.6 1 1 .5 9.6

Grade 8 Reading Math Language Science TOTAL SCORE*

12.4 12.9 13.0 1 1.8 12.8

• 69% of the 8th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

• 87% of the 6th grade class earned a 3.5 GPA or higher

STUDENT SUCCESS • One student received the High Honor award from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth for his academic achievement • One student won 4th place playing piano in the United States Open Music Competition with more than 1,000 contestants from around the world • One student was recognized for her exemplary volunteer service for working with developmentally disabled adults and awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award

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*The total score is comprised of reading, math, and language scores only.

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AMSE INTEL SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION 2011 WINNER Valley Christian Junior High School received two prestigious Intel awards: the top honor 2011 STAR Innovator Award and an Intel Schools of Distinction Award for Middle School Mathematics Excellence. The VCJH math program was especially recognized for demonstrating excellence in math education through innovative teaching and learning environments in this nationwide contest.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) Junior high students experience the world of engineering first-hand through PLTW’s curriculum, Gateway to Technology (GTT).

With hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problem solving, students not only discover what it means to be an engineer, but also explore how God designed the universe. This knowledge equips them to become creative innovators.

RUBE GOLDBERG COMPETITION

Valley Christian Junior High School offers many curricular opportunities for students to participate in the Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. From the after-school Robotics Club, WarriorBots, and the hands-on science classes, to students being able to complete high school level math and science courses while in junior high, the AMSE opportunities abound. The curriculum at VCJH is rich with opportunities for our future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.

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An annual Rube Goldberg Competition features groups of two-to-four students who design and build a Rube Goldberg Machine that accomplishes a specific task.

The machine must employ at least ten different events using all six simple machine types. Open to all junior high students, entries are judged on technical difficulty, creativity, success, and teamwork.

ROBOTICS VCJH Robotics program sponsors WarriorBots, the school’s competitive robotics team. The school has joined forces with the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO® League (FLL) organization, an organization where students compete in a sports-like environment that engages them in exciting mentor-based programs and inspires them as science and technology leaders.

FIRST LEGO League Awards • 2011-2012 Northern California Silicon Valley District Championship Tournament 1st Place Champion's Award • 2012-2013 Northern California Silicon Valley District Championship Tournament 2nd Place Champion's Award • 2012-2013 Northern California Qualifying Tournament Champion's Award

RESEARCH CLUBS Science Club students explore the character, nature, and works of God as they study physics, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences. Junior high students start by asking questions, creating hypotheses, and then finding ways to test those hypotheses. This process culminates with the Synopsys Science Fair of Silicon Valley entries.

• A seventh grade student won 2nd Place at the Synopsys Science Fair in the category of Medicine/ Health/Gerontology

NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS CLUB • The VCJH Math Club, chartered with Chi Alpha Mu through the National Math Honor Society, is an exciting club where students can further develop and refine their mathematical abilities • This year, the Math Club earned Gold Level Status and is one of only 240 clubs nationwide to hold this honor.

The team was awarded Highest Team Achievement for being in the top 10% of all Math Olympiad clubs in the nation • One student received the George Lenchner Award, the Highest Individual Achievement in Math Olympiads for the perfect score and the team received the highest team achievement • At the prestigious AMC 8 Competition, VCJH earned Top Merit School. These students scored in the top 5% of the country • Math Club members placed first, second, and third at the ACSI Math Olympics

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AMSE INTEL SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION 2011 WINNER Valley Christian Junior High School received two prestigious Intel awards: the top honor 2011 STAR Innovator Award and an Intel Schools of Distinction Award for Middle School Mathematics Excellence. The VCJH math program was especially recognized for demonstrating excellence in math education through innovative teaching and learning environments in this nationwide contest.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) Junior high students experience the world of engineering first-hand through PLTW’s curriculum, Gateway to Technology (GTT).

With hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problem solving, students not only discover what it means to be an engineer, but also explore how God designed the universe. This knowledge equips them to become creative innovators.

RUBE GOLDBERG COMPETITION

Valley Christian Junior High School offers many curricular opportunities for students to participate in the Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. From the after-school Robotics Club, WarriorBots, and the hands-on science classes, to students being able to complete high school level math and science courses while in junior high, the AMSE opportunities abound. The curriculum at VCJH is rich with opportunities for our future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.

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An annual Rube Goldberg Competition features groups of two-to-four students who design and build a Rube Goldberg Machine that accomplishes a specific task.

The machine must employ at least ten different events using all six simple machine types. Open to all junior high students, entries are judged on technical difficulty, creativity, success, and teamwork.

ROBOTICS VCJH Robotics program sponsors WarriorBots, the school’s competitive robotics team. The school has joined forces with the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO® League (FLL) organization, an organization where students compete in a sports-like environment that engages them in exciting mentor-based programs and inspires them as science and technology leaders.

FIRST LEGO League Awards • 2011-2012 Northern California Silicon Valley District Championship Tournament 1st Place Champion's Award • 2012-2013 Northern California Silicon Valley District Championship Tournament 2nd Place Champion's Award • 2012-2013 Northern California Qualifying Tournament Champion's Award

RESEARCH CLUBS Science Club students explore the character, nature, and works of God as they study physics, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences. Junior high students start by asking questions, creating hypotheses, and then finding ways to test those hypotheses. This process culminates with the Synopsys Science Fair of Silicon Valley entries.

• A seventh grade student won 2nd Place at the Synopsys Science Fair in the category of Medicine/ Health/Gerontology

NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS CLUB • The VCJH Math Club, chartered with Chi Alpha Mu through the National Math Honor Society, is an exciting club where students can further develop and refine their mathematical abilities • This year, the Math Club earned Gold Level Status and is one of only 240 clubs nationwide to hold this honor.

The team was awarded Highest Team Achievement for being in the top 10% of all Math Olympiad clubs in the nation • One student received the George Lenchner Award, the Highest Individual Achievement in Math Olympiads for the perfect score and the team received the highest team achievement • At the prestigious AMC 8 Competition, VCJH earned Top Merit School. These students scored in the top 5% of the country • Math Club members placed first, second, and third at the ACSI Math Olympics

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Junior Conservatory allows junior high students to develop their God-given talents with a full range of visual and performing arts courses in music, art, theatre, and dance.

Students gain the skills to become budding young artists in an environment delivering unmatched quality, instruction, and breadth of offerings. The Junior Conservatory effectively prepares students for matriculation to the high school Conservatory, providing unique performance opportunities in outstanding venues, such as the professional stages of the California Theatre in downtown San Jose and Disney’s California Adventure.

JUNIOR HIGH STUDIO BAND • First Place/ Command Performance, Division MS, Folsom Jazz Festival 2012

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION

• 8th grade girls basketball 2012 Santa Clara County Champions

Emerging junior high student-athletes participate in a balanced program consisting of 22 teams competing in 11 different sports. A proud member of the Santa Clara County East Side Junior High Coaches Association, VCJH participates in the highest level of competition in Santa Clara County. Our commitment is to hire coaches who model Christian values both on and off the athletic field and prepare our student-athletes to be leaders in the community.

• 7th grade boys basketball 2013 Santa Clara County Champions • 8th grade boys basketball 2013 Santa Clara County Champions • 8th grade boys basketball 2013 Evergreen Shootout Champions • 6th-8th grade girls soccer 2013 Santa Clara County Champions

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Junior Conservatory allows junior high students to develop their God-given talents with a full range of visual and performing arts courses in music, art, theatre, and dance.

Students gain the skills to become budding young artists in an environment delivering unmatched quality, instruction, and breadth of offerings. The Junior Conservatory effectively prepares students for matriculation to the high school Conservatory, providing unique performance opportunities in outstanding venues, such as the professional stages of the California Theatre in downtown San Jose and Disney’s California Adventure.

JUNIOR HIGH STUDIO BAND • First Place/ Command Performance, Division MS, Folsom Jazz Festival 2012

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION

• 8th grade girls basketball 2012 Santa Clara County Champions

Emerging junior high student-athletes participate in a balanced program consisting of 22 teams competing in 11 different sports. A proud member of the Santa Clara County East Side Junior High Coaches Association, VCJH participates in the highest level of competition in Santa Clara County. Our commitment is to hire coaches who model Christian values both on and off the athletic field and prepare our student-athletes to be leaders in the community.

• 7th grade boys basketball 2013 Santa Clara County Champions • 8th grade boys basketball 2013 Santa Clara County Champions • 8th grade boys basketball 2013 Evergreen Shootout Champions • 6th-8th grade girls soccer 2013 Santa Clara County Champions

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I A M A S C H O L A R . I A M A N AT H L E T E . I A M A V O L U N T E E R . I A M A WA R R I O R .

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2012/13 SAT REASONING SCORES*

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The academic journey continues for high school students as they pursue their educational passions while growing stronger in their Christian faith. With access to a rich combination of core classes and electives in a rigorous, comprehensive college preparatory environment, VCHS students have the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines that lead them to achieve their God-intended purposes.

Critical Reading

Mathematics

Writing

2013 VCHS

560

580

560

California

500

510

500

National

500

510

500

*Represents all 4-year college matriculants taking the SAT

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM The Dual Credit Program at VCHS offers a unique and competitive avenue for students to receive college credit while attending high school. While on our campus, students have 100 college units available to them through 26 different courses, from four different colleges and universities.

2013 AP Accomplishments • 430 students took over 960 exams in 23 subjects • Students passed 75% of those exams with a 3 or higher • 174 AP scholars in the class of 201313

Here is a sampling of our courses: Core Courses* • Contemporary Christian Authors • Chinese (Mandarin) • Honors Multivariable Calculus • Honors Marine Biology • AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics • Contemporary Authors and Dramatic Literature

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Electives* • Musical Theatre • Symphonic Band • Ballet • Scientific Research • AP Art History • Early Music Chamber Ensemble • App Development • TV Broadcast Journalism • Ceramics • Aerospace Engineering • Public Relations • Concepts, Methods, and Techniques of Baseball

Spiritual Leadership Opportunities* • • • • •

Biblical Leadership Community Leadership Arts Outreach Sports Outreach Biblical Government (ASB) *For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

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2012/13 SAT REASONING SCORES*

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The academic journey continues for high school students as they pursue their educational passions while growing stronger in their Christian faith. With access to a rich combination of core classes and electives in a rigorous, comprehensive college preparatory environment, VCHS students have the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines that lead them to achieve their God-intended purposes.

Critical Reading

Mathematics

Writing

2013 VCHS

560

580

560

California

500

510

500

National

500

510

500

*Represents all 4-year college matriculants taking the SAT

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM The Dual Credit Program at VCHS offers a unique and competitive avenue for students to receive college credit while attending high school. While on our campus, students have 100 college units available to them through 26 different courses, from four different colleges and universities.

2013 AP Accomplishments • 430 students took over 960 exams in 23 subjects • Students passed 75% of those exams with a 3 or higher • 174 AP scholars in the class of 201313

Here is a sampling of our courses: Core Courses* • Contemporary Christian Authors • Chinese (Mandarin) • Honors Multivariable Calculus • Honors Marine Biology • AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics • Contemporary Authors and Dramatic Literature

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Electives* • Musical Theatre • Symphonic Band • Ballet • Scientific Research • AP Art History • Early Music Chamber Ensemble • App Development • TV Broadcast Journalism • Ceramics • Aerospace Engineering • Public Relations • Concepts, Methods, and Techniques of Baseball

Spiritual Leadership Opportunities* • • • • •

Biblical Leadership Community Leadership Arts Outreach Sports Outreach Biblical Government (ASB) *For a complete list of classes and descriptions, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES • Abilene Christian University • Academy of Art University • American University • Arizona State University • Auburn University • Azusa Pacific University • Baylor University • Belmont University • Berklee College of Music • Bethel University (MN) • Biola University • Boise State University • Boston College • Boston University • Brigham Young University • California Baptist University • California College of the Arts, San Francisco • California Institute of the Arts • California Maritime Academy • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • California State University, Bakersfield • California State University, Channel Islands • California State University, Chico • California State University, Dominguez Hills • California State University, East Bay • California State University, Fresno • California State University, Fullerton • California State University, Long Beach • California State University, Los Angeles • California State University, Monterey Bay • California State University, Northridge • California State University, Sacramento • California State University, Stanislaus • Calvin College • Carnegie Mellon University • Case Western Reserve University • Chapman University • Clemson University • Colgate University • Colorado Mesa University • Columbia University • Concordia University, Irvine • Corban College

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• Cornell University • Dallas Baptist University • Dartmouth College • Davidson College • DePaul University • Dordt College • Drexel University • Duke University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ) • Emerson College • Emory University • Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco • Florida College • Florida State University • Fordham University • Franklin College, Switzerland • Fresno Pacific University • George Fox University • George Mason University • Georgetown University • Georgia Institute of Technology • Gettysburg College • Gonzaga University • Gordon College • Grinnell College • Harvard University • Harvey Mudd College • Hawaii Pacific University • Hofstra University • Holy Names University • Howard University • Humboldt State University • Indiana University at Bloomington • Indiana Wesleyan University • Johns Hopkins University • LeTourneau University • Lewis & Clark College • Linfield College • Lipscomb University • Louisiana State University • Loyola Marymount University • Loyola University Chicago • Marquette University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Maryland Institute College of Art • Menlo College • Miami University, (OH)

• Milwaukee School of Engineering • Missouri State University • Montana State University, Billings • Mount Holyoke College • New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts • New York University • North Carolina State University • Northeastern University • Northern Arizona University • Northwestern University • Oregon State University • Pennsylvania State University, University Park • Pepperdine University • Pitzer College • Point Loma Nazarene University • Portland State University • Pratt Institute • Princeton University • Providence College • Purdue University • Reed College • Rice University • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Saint John's University • Saint Mary's College of California • Samford University • San Diego State University • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Santa Clara University • Savannah College of Art and Design • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Scripps College • Seattle Pacific University • Seattle University • Sonoma State University • Southern Methodist University • Southern Oregon University • Spelman College • St. John's University, Queens Campus • Stanford University • Suffolk University • Syracuse University • Taylor University • Texas A&M University

• Texas Christian University • The American University of Paris • The George Washington University • The Ohio State University • The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona • The University of Georgia • The University of Iowa • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • The University of Texas, Austin • The University of Texas, at Dallas • The University of Texas, at San Antonio • The University of the Arts • Trinity Christian College • Trinity Western University • United States Air Force Academy • United States Military Academy at West Point • United States Naval Academy • University of California, All Campuses • University of Chicago • University of Cincinnati • University of Colorado at Boulder • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs • University of Connecticut • University of Denver • University of Florida • University of Hawaii at Manoa • University of Idaho • University of Illinois at Chicago • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • University of Kansas • University of Kentucky • University of Louisiana • University of Maryland, College Park • University of Massachusetts, Amherst • University of Miami • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities • University of Mississippi • University of Montana, Missoula • University of Nebraska—Lincoln • University of Nevada, Las Vegas • University of Nevada, Reno • University of Northern Colorado

• University of Oklahoma • University of Oregon • University of Pennsylvania • University of Portland • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of Richmond • University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • University of South Carolina • University of Southern California • University of Tennessee, Knoxville • University of the Pacific • University of Tulsa • University of Utah • University of Virginia • University of Washington • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee • Utica College • Vanderbilt University • Vanguard University of Southern California • Villanova University • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Wake Forest University • Washington and Lee University • Washington State University • Washington University in St. Louis • Wellesley College • West Texas A&M University • Westminster Choir College of Rider University • Westmont College • Wheaton College (IL) • Wheaton College (MA) • Whitworth University • Willamette University • William Jessup University • Williams College • Xavier University • Yale University Colleges in bold appear in the 2012-13 US News and World Report’s Top 50 Best Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES • Abilene Christian University • Academy of Art University • American University • Arizona State University • Auburn University • Azusa Pacific University • Baylor University • Belmont University • Berklee College of Music • Bethel University (MN) • Biola University • Boise State University • Boston College • Boston University • Brigham Young University • California Baptist University • California College of the Arts, San Francisco • California Institute of the Arts • California Maritime Academy • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • California State University, Bakersfield • California State University, Channel Islands • California State University, Chico • California State University, Dominguez Hills • California State University, East Bay • California State University, Fresno • California State University, Fullerton • California State University, Long Beach • California State University, Los Angeles • California State University, Monterey Bay • California State University, Northridge • California State University, Sacramento • California State University, Stanislaus • Calvin College • Carnegie Mellon University • Case Western Reserve University • Chapman University • Clemson University • Colgate University • Colorado Mesa University • Columbia University • Concordia University, Irvine • Corban College

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• Cornell University • Dallas Baptist University • Dartmouth College • Davidson College • DePaul University • Dordt College • Drexel University • Duke University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ) • Emerson College • Emory University • Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco • Florida College • Florida State University • Fordham University • Franklin College, Switzerland • Fresno Pacific University • George Fox University • George Mason University • Georgetown University • Georgia Institute of Technology • Gettysburg College • Gonzaga University • Gordon College • Grinnell College • Harvard University • Harvey Mudd College • Hawaii Pacific University • Hofstra University • Holy Names University • Howard University • Humboldt State University • Indiana University at Bloomington • Indiana Wesleyan University • Johns Hopkins University • LeTourneau University • Lewis & Clark College • Linfield College • Lipscomb University • Louisiana State University • Loyola Marymount University • Loyola University Chicago • Marquette University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Maryland Institute College of Art • Menlo College • Miami University, (OH)

• Milwaukee School of Engineering • Missouri State University • Montana State University, Billings • Mount Holyoke College • New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts • New York University • North Carolina State University • Northeastern University • Northern Arizona University • Northwestern University • Oregon State University • Pennsylvania State University, University Park • Pepperdine University • Pitzer College • Point Loma Nazarene University • Portland State University • Pratt Institute • Princeton University • Providence College • Purdue University • Reed College • Rice University • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Saint John's University • Saint Mary's College of California • Samford University • San Diego State University • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Santa Clara University • Savannah College of Art and Design • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Scripps College • Seattle Pacific University • Seattle University • Sonoma State University • Southern Methodist University • Southern Oregon University • Spelman College • St. John's University, Queens Campus • Stanford University • Suffolk University • Syracuse University • Taylor University • Texas A&M University

• Texas Christian University • The American University of Paris • The George Washington University • The Ohio State University • The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona • The University of Georgia • The University of Iowa • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • The University of Texas, Austin • The University of Texas, at Dallas • The University of Texas, at San Antonio • The University of the Arts • Trinity Christian College • Trinity Western University • United States Air Force Academy • United States Military Academy at West Point • United States Naval Academy • University of California, All Campuses • University of Chicago • University of Cincinnati • University of Colorado at Boulder • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs • University of Connecticut • University of Denver • University of Florida • University of Hawaii at Manoa • University of Idaho • University of Illinois at Chicago • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • University of Kansas • University of Kentucky • University of Louisiana • University of Maryland, College Park • University of Massachusetts, Amherst • University of Miami • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities • University of Mississippi • University of Montana, Missoula • University of Nebraska—Lincoln • University of Nevada, Las Vegas • University of Nevada, Reno • University of Northern Colorado

• University of Oklahoma • University of Oregon • University of Pennsylvania • University of Portland • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of Richmond • University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • University of South Carolina • University of Southern California • University of Tennessee, Knoxville • University of the Pacific • University of Tulsa • University of Utah • University of Virginia • University of Washington • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee • Utica College • Vanderbilt University • Vanguard University of Southern California • Villanova University • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Wake Forest University • Washington and Lee University • Washington State University • Washington University in St. Louis • Wellesley College • West Texas A&M University • Westminster Choir College of Rider University • Westmont College • Wheaton College (IL) • Wheaton College (MA) • Whitworth University • Willamette University • William Jessup University • Williams College • Xavier University • Yale University Colleges in bold appear in the 2012-13 US News and World Report’s Top 50 Best Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges

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AMSE ROBOTICS

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CLUBS

The Valley Christian Robotics teams have a very successful record. In addition to earning a variety of awards, the WarriorBorgs team traveled to São Paulo, Brazil to work with inner city children and expose them to the wonders of Robotics. They taught children about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, helping them build and program robots.

In the 2011-12 Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship (SYNOPSYS), students took home 12 awards as well as cash prizes for their projects. The team won first place awards for their projects “Random Number Generation Through Use of Muonic Detection” and “Individualized Communication Without Infrastructure.”

AWARDS

The team won a total of 15 awards during the 2012-13 SYNOPSYS Championship season, including first place awards for "Bionanotechnology: Manipulation of Photothermal Properties of Gold Nanorod Conjugates of EGFR and VEGFR in Mammary Carcinoma and Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma," and "The Study of the Effects of Electromagnetic Fields with Varying Frequencies on Cancerous and Noncancerous Cell-lines."

High School FIRST Tech Challenge League WarriorBorgs and WarriorDroids • 2012-2013 Intel Folsom Qualifier Inspire Award • 2012-2013 Intel Folsom Qualifier Finalist Alliance • 2012-2013 Brentwood Qualifier Think Award • 2012-2013 Redwood City Qualifier Connect Award High School FIRST Robotics Competition League WarriorBorgs • 2011 Silicon Valley Regional Engineering Inspiration Award

Valley Christian High School offers students the opportunity to specialize in applied math, science, or engineering through the Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. This program offers unique training with professionals to aid AMSE students in developing a competitive portfolio of work during high school. The curriculum for the AMSE program is designed to accommodate the interests and abilities of the individual. Each student is individually counseled by AMSE faculty concerning which courses will best help the student meet his/her goals.

• One student named to the 2011 Silicon Valley Regional FIRST Dean's List • 2012 Silicon Valley Regional Finalist • 2012 Sacramento Regional Finalist • 2012 Silicon Valley Regional Excellence in Engineering Award • 2012 Sacramento Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2012 Western Region Robotics Forum AMD Computer Aided Design Award • 2013 Silicon Valley Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Sacramento Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Central Valley Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Central Valley Regional Industrial Safety Award

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• 2013 One student named to the Silicon Valley Regional FIRST Dean's List

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AMSE ROBOTICS

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CLUBS

The Valley Christian Robotics teams have a very successful record. In addition to earning a variety of awards, the WarriorBorgs team traveled to São Paulo, Brazil to work with inner city children and expose them to the wonders of Robotics. They taught children about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, helping them build and program robots.

In the 2011-12 Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship (SYNOPSYS), students took home 12 awards as well as cash prizes for their projects. The team won first place awards for their projects “Random Number Generation Through Use of Muonic Detection” and “Individualized Communication Without Infrastructure.”

AWARDS

The team won a total of 15 awards during the 2012-13 SYNOPSYS Championship season, including first place awards for "Bionanotechnology: Manipulation of Photothermal Properties of Gold Nanorod Conjugates of EGFR and VEGFR in Mammary Carcinoma and Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma," and "The Study of the Effects of Electromagnetic Fields with Varying Frequencies on Cancerous and Noncancerous Cell-lines."

High School FIRST Tech Challenge League WarriorBorgs and WarriorDroids • 2012-2013 Intel Folsom Qualifier Inspire Award • 2012-2013 Intel Folsom Qualifier Finalist Alliance • 2012-2013 Brentwood Qualifier Think Award • 2012-2013 Redwood City Qualifier Connect Award High School FIRST Robotics Competition League WarriorBorgs • 2011 Silicon Valley Regional Engineering Inspiration Award

Valley Christian High School offers students the opportunity to specialize in applied math, science, or engineering through the Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute. This program offers unique training with professionals to aid AMSE students in developing a competitive portfolio of work during high school. The curriculum for the AMSE program is designed to accommodate the interests and abilities of the individual. Each student is individually counseled by AMSE faculty concerning which courses will best help the student meet his/her goals.

• One student named to the 2011 Silicon Valley Regional FIRST Dean's List • 2012 Silicon Valley Regional Finalist • 2012 Sacramento Regional Finalist • 2012 Silicon Valley Regional Excellence in Engineering Award • 2012 Sacramento Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2012 Western Region Robotics Forum AMD Computer Aided Design Award • 2013 Silicon Valley Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Sacramento Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Central Valley Regional Entrepreneurship Award • 2013 Central Valley Regional Industrial Safety Award

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• 2013 One student named to the Silicon Valley Regional FIRST Dean's List

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AMSE MATHEMATICS The 2011-12 Math competition season was busy for our students, who earned over 30 awards.

• The Math team placed 7th in the nation at the National Ciphering Time Trials • Three students qualified and competed in the American Invitational Math Exam • Two seniors placed 1st and 2nd at the Bay Area Math League Competition • A student placed 2nd at the SCVMA Senior Math Olympiad • The Math team placed 8th in the National 4x4 competition • A student placed 1st among all 11th graders at the Western Regional Math League Championships • The Math team placed 15th in the National Collaborative Problem Solving Contest • One student selected as Outstanding Senior of the Year by the Santa Clara Valley Math Association • 6 students earned Mu Alpha Theta Honor Cords and Diploma Seals by the national mathematics honor society, Mu Alpha Theta The 2012-13 Math competition season was even more impressive for our VCHS mathematicians who won over 50 awards.

• A student was selected and competed at MIT Math Prize for Girls • Six students qualified and competed in the American Invitational Math Exam • The Math team received 3rd Place at Northern California Math League Championships • Four students ranked in the National Ciphering Time Trials including the Math team that took 5th in the nation • The Math team placed 6th in the National 4x4 competition • A student placed first among all 11th graders at the Western Regional Math League while his teammate placed 2nd among all 12th graders • The Math team placed 11th in the National Collaborative Problem Solving Contest

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• 11 students earned Mu Alpha Theta Honor Cords and Diploma Seals by the national mathematics honor society, Mu Alpha Theta

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION/ SATELLITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Valley Christian High School continues its journey to space. The International Space Station (ISS) project and the Satellite Development Program are forging a unique path among the world’s high schools. Returning to the ISS for the third consecutive year, VCHS students have constructed four new experiments. The March 2, 2013 launch to NASA’s U.S. National Lab aboard the SpaceX Dragon launch vehicle included microlab experiments studying plant growth, ferro fluids, electroplating, and bacteria growth. In addition to their own work, AMSE Institute leaders and students mentor schools and organizations, helping them develop their own ISS launch experiments.

Amid the experiments and mentoring, ISS students pursue an incredible goal—the first-ever high school-designed and constructed satellite to launch into space from the International Space Station. The satellite under development contains a camera to capture an outside view of the Space Station launch, along with a GPS, accelerometer, tilt sensor, thermometer, hygrometer, gyroscope, anemometer, and compass.

A ground tracking station recently constructed at VCHS will receive the satellite data. Preliminary testing has been successful, including pre-launch of a model satellite attached to a six-foot helium balloon. During the 2013-2014 school year, a rocket will transfer the satellite to the ISS for deployment.

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AMSE MATHEMATICS The 2011-12 Math competition season was busy for our students, who earned over 30 awards.

• The Math team placed 7th in the nation at the National Ciphering Time Trials • Three students qualified and competed in the American Invitational Math Exam • Two seniors placed 1st and 2nd at the Bay Area Math League Competition • A student placed 2nd at the SCVMA Senior Math Olympiad • The Math team placed 8th in the National 4x4 competition • A student placed 1st among all 11th graders at the Western Regional Math League Championships • The Math team placed 15th in the National Collaborative Problem Solving Contest • One student selected as Outstanding Senior of the Year by the Santa Clara Valley Math Association • 6 students earned Mu Alpha Theta Honor Cords and Diploma Seals by the national mathematics honor society, Mu Alpha Theta The 2012-13 Math competition season was even more impressive for our VCHS mathematicians who won over 50 awards.

• A student was selected and competed at MIT Math Prize for Girls • Six students qualified and competed in the American Invitational Math Exam • The Math team received 3rd Place at Northern California Math League Championships • Four students ranked in the National Ciphering Time Trials including the Math team that took 5th in the nation • The Math team placed 6th in the National 4x4 competition • A student placed first among all 11th graders at the Western Regional Math League while his teammate placed 2nd among all 12th graders • The Math team placed 11th in the National Collaborative Problem Solving Contest

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• 11 students earned Mu Alpha Theta Honor Cords and Diploma Seals by the national mathematics honor society, Mu Alpha Theta

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION/ SATELLITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Valley Christian High School continues its journey to space. The International Space Station (ISS) project and the Satellite Development Program are forging a unique path among the world’s high schools. Returning to the ISS for the third consecutive year, VCHS students have constructed four new experiments. The March 2, 2013 launch to NASA’s U.S. National Lab aboard the SpaceX Dragon launch vehicle included microlab experiments studying plant growth, ferro fluids, electroplating, and bacteria growth. In addition to their own work, AMSE Institute leaders and students mentor schools and organizations, helping them develop their own ISS launch experiments.

Amid the experiments and mentoring, ISS students pursue an incredible goal—the first-ever high school-designed and constructed satellite to launch into space from the International Space Station. The satellite under development contains a camera to capture an outside view of the Space Station launch, along with a GPS, accelerometer, tilt sensor, thermometer, hygrometer, gyroscope, anemometer, and compass.

A ground tracking station recently constructed at VCHS will receive the satellite data. Preliminary testing has been successful, including pre-launch of a model satellite attached to a six-foot helium balloon. During the 2013-2014 school year, a rocket will transfer the satellite to the ISS for deployment.

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Conservatory of the Arts offers high school students an opportunity to further refine their God-given artistic talents with a major or minor in one of seven disciplines, including Music, Visual Arts, Dance Arts, Cinematic Arts, Theatre Arts, Integrated Arts, or Theatrical Design and Technology.

The Conservatory of the Arts expanded its course offerings by entering into strategic partnerships with internationally recognized art institutions such as the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Steinway Corporation. Conservatory faculty come from some of the finest conservatories in the world, including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Peabody Institute. With unmatched resources and talented faculty, the Conservatory fosters an environment where students master their talents in preparation for admission to internationally renowned collegiate institutions.

The Conservatory of the Arts was created to discover and develop the extraordinary God-given talents of young artists to reclaim the arts as an expression of God’s love among the varied cultures of the world.

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY The Conservatory of the Arts offers high school students an opportunity to further refine their God-given artistic talents with a major or minor in one of seven disciplines, including Music, Visual Arts, Dance Arts, Cinematic Arts, Theatre Arts, Integrated Arts, or Theatrical Design and Technology.

The Conservatory of the Arts expanded its course offerings by entering into strategic partnerships with internationally recognized art institutions such as the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Steinway Corporation. Conservatory faculty come from some of the finest conservatories in the world, including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Peabody Institute. With unmatched resources and talented faculty, the Conservatory fosters an environment where students master their talents in preparation for admission to internationally renowned collegiate institutions.

The Conservatory of the Arts was created to discover and develop the extraordinary God-given talents of young artists to reclaim the arts as an expression of God’s love among the varied cultures of the world.

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY AWARDS AND HONORS MUSIC Jazz Ensemble • 2012 Top State Award. The VCHS Jazz Ensemble was named 1st Place "A" Band in the state by the California Jazz Education: CAJ California Alliance for Jazz • 1st Place Command Performance, Division A, Reno Jazz Festival 2012 • 1st Place Command Performance, Division A, Reno Jazz Festival 2013 • 1st Place Combo Division, Reno Jazz Festival 2013

“Room 107” Jazz Vocal Ensemble • Sweepstakes overall, and 3rd Place Jazz Choir Division, Folsom Jazz Festival 2012

36th Annual DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards Each year, hundreds of entries from around the world are submitted for the DownBeat Student Music Awards. Judging criteria are musicianship, creativity, improvisation, technique, sound quality and balance, excitement, and authority.

Jazz Ensemble—2012-13 •1st Place, High School Big Band/Best Large Ensemble 2013

“Room 107” Jazz Vocal Ensemble—2012-13

Honor Ensemble Participation and Student Accomplishments 2011 • ACSI Honor Band • ACSI Honor Symphony 2012

• One VCS student finalist San Jose Mercury News 2013 Travel Photography Competition: • One VCS student finalist

DANCE ARTS Vivid Dance Company

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• The team won the Gold Award at the 2012 NUVO Competition

• All-State Honor Jazz Band • All-State Honor Orchestra • All-State Honor Band • American High Schools Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall • U.S. Open Music Competition • One student was named San Jose Youth Symphony Young Artist of the Year

Strings • 2012 Worldstrides Hawaii Heritage Festival Sweepstakes, Instrumental Program; Outstanding Orchestra Group; Gold Medal, String Ensemble; Gold Medal, Early Music Ensemble

VISUAL ARTS 2012 Cornell Fashion Design Competition Awards • One Gold Honorable Mention, one Silver Honorable Mention

Marching Band

2012 Scholastic Arts California Regional Awards

• In April of 2012, the VCHS Marching Band and Color Guard traveled to Beijing to rehearse and prepare for the Tournament of Roses with Beijing High School 57, a top marching band in China

Photographer Forum Magazine 2013 Student Photographer Competition

• ACSI Honor Band • ACSI Honor Symphony • All-State Honor Band

• 1st Place, Large Vocal Ensemble

• At the 32nd Independence Invitational Western Band Association Grand Championships A/AA/AAA, the Marching Band and Color Guard won 3rd Place.

The following year, VCHS won 1st Place!

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• Two Silver Key Awards • Five Honorable Mention Awards

2012 Now & Forever Studios Photography Contest • Best of Show, 1st Place Digital Manipulation, 1st Place People/Portrait, 1st Place People/Portrait

• Four dancers earned 1st Place awards at the 2012 USA NorCal Regional Competition

• During the 2012 National Competition in Disney World, the team earned a near perfect score in Lyrical Dance and 1st Place in Novelty Dance • At the 2013 USA NorCal Regional Competition, two students won 1st Place awards

THEATRE ARTS 2012 Production—“Titanic” • Nominated for 14 awards in the extremely competitive “Top Honors” Program, sponsored by The San Jose Stage Company and Broadway San Jose, in cooperation with the National High School Musical Theatre awards • Winner of top award of Best Overall Production, Best Lighting Design, and Best Musical Direction • 2012 Festival Fringe participant in Edinburgh, Scotland (21 students)

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ARTISTIC BEAUTY AWARDS AND HONORS MUSIC Jazz Ensemble • 2012 Top State Award. The VCHS Jazz Ensemble was named 1st Place "A" Band in the state by the California Jazz Education: CAJ California Alliance for Jazz • 1st Place Command Performance, Division A, Reno Jazz Festival 2012 • 1st Place Command Performance, Division A, Reno Jazz Festival 2013 • 1st Place Combo Division, Reno Jazz Festival 2013

“Room 107” Jazz Vocal Ensemble • Sweepstakes overall, and 3rd Place Jazz Choir Division, Folsom Jazz Festival 2012

36th Annual DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards Each year, hundreds of entries from around the world are submitted for the DownBeat Student Music Awards. Judging criteria are musicianship, creativity, improvisation, technique, sound quality and balance, excitement, and authority.

Jazz Ensemble—2012-13 •1st Place, High School Big Band/Best Large Ensemble 2013

“Room 107” Jazz Vocal Ensemble—2012-13

Honor Ensemble Participation and Student Accomplishments 2011 • ACSI Honor Band • ACSI Honor Symphony 2012

• One VCS student finalist San Jose Mercury News 2013 Travel Photography Competition: • One VCS student finalist

DANCE ARTS Vivid Dance Company

2013

• The team won the Gold Award at the 2012 NUVO Competition

• All-State Honor Jazz Band • All-State Honor Orchestra • All-State Honor Band • American High Schools Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall • U.S. Open Music Competition • One student was named San Jose Youth Symphony Young Artist of the Year

Strings • 2012 Worldstrides Hawaii Heritage Festival Sweepstakes, Instrumental Program; Outstanding Orchestra Group; Gold Medal, String Ensemble; Gold Medal, Early Music Ensemble

VISUAL ARTS 2012 Cornell Fashion Design Competition Awards • One Gold Honorable Mention, one Silver Honorable Mention

Marching Band

2012 Scholastic Arts California Regional Awards

• In April of 2012, the VCHS Marching Band and Color Guard traveled to Beijing to rehearse and prepare for the Tournament of Roses with Beijing High School 57, a top marching band in China

Photographer Forum Magazine 2013 Student Photographer Competition

• ACSI Honor Band • ACSI Honor Symphony • All-State Honor Band

• 1st Place, Large Vocal Ensemble

• At the 32nd Independence Invitational Western Band Association Grand Championships A/AA/AAA, the Marching Band and Color Guard won 3rd Place.

The following year, VCHS won 1st Place!

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Instrumental Music

• Two Silver Key Awards • Five Honorable Mention Awards

2012 Now & Forever Studios Photography Contest • Best of Show, 1st Place Digital Manipulation, 1st Place People/Portrait, 1st Place People/Portrait

• Four dancers earned 1st Place awards at the 2012 USA NorCal Regional Competition

• During the 2012 National Competition in Disney World, the team earned a near perfect score in Lyrical Dance and 1st Place in Novelty Dance • At the 2013 USA NorCal Regional Competition, two students won 1st Place awards

THEATRE ARTS 2012 Production—“Titanic” • Nominated for 14 awards in the extremely competitive “Top Honors” Program, sponsored by The San Jose Stage Company and Broadway San Jose, in cooperation with the National High School Musical Theatre awards • Winner of top award of Best Overall Production, Best Lighting Design, and Best Musical Direction • 2012 Festival Fringe participant in Edinburgh, Scotland (21 students)

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION Valley Christian High School studentathletes regularly compete with distinction at the local, state, and national level—a rare occurrence at a high school of this size.

Our goal is to teach life lessons that come through true competition; how to handle adversity, how to work as a team, and how to display sportsmanship on and off the field. With 44 teams in 19 different sports, Valley Christian High School provides the opportunity for athletes to develop in their sport and grow as young men and women.

We are a proud member of the CIF program, Pursuing Victory with Honor.

Athletic Accomplishments 2011-13 WEST CATHOLIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE AWARDS All-WCAL Selections, Fall Sports • 1st Team: 20 athletes selected (9 girls/11 boys) • 2nd Team: 17 athletes selected (7 girls/10 boys) • Honorable Mention: 10 athletes selected (4 girls/6 boys) • 2011 Utility Player of the Year: football • 2012 Running Back of the Year: football • 2012 Sophomore of the Year: football All-WCAL Selections, Winter Sports • 1st Team: 6 athletes selected (4 girls/2 boys) • 2nd Team: 8 athletes selected (5 girls/3 boys) • Honorable Mention: 13 athletes selected (6 girls/7 boys) • 2011 Junior of the Year: girls soccer • 2012 Senior of the Year: girls soccer

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All-WCAL Selections, Spring Sports • 1st Team: 12 athletes selected (5 girls/7 boys) • 2nd Team: 12 athletes selected (4 girls/8 boys) • Honorable Mention: 10 athletes selected (2 girl/8 boys) • 2012 Player of the Year: girls softball

CENTRAL COAST SECTION (CCS) INDIVIDUAL HONORS All-CCS, Fall Sports • 1st Team: 8 athletes selected (5 girls/3 boys) • 2nd Team: 2 athletes selected (2 boys) • Honorable Mention: 14 athletes selected (7 girls/7 boys)

WCAL Championships

All-CCS, Winter Sports

• 2011 WCAL Championship Team: freshman football • 2012 WCAL Championship Team: freshman baseball • 2012-13 WCAL Championship Team: varsity girls golf • 2012 Girls Varsity Track & Field: triple jump • 2012 Girls JV Track & Field: triple jump • 2012 Girls JV Track & Field: shot put • 2012 Boys Varsity Track & Field: 800 meters • 2012 Boys Varsity Track & Field: 1600 meters • 2012 Boys Varsity Swimming: 200 free • 2012 Boys Varsity Swimming: 500 free • 2012 Girls Varsity Swimming: 100 breaststroke

• 1st Team: 2 athletes selected (2 girls) • 2nd Team: 1 athlete selected (1 girl) • Honorable Mention: 3 athletes selected (1 girl/2 boys) All-CCS, Spring Sports • 1st Team: 5 athletes selected (1 girl/4 boys) • 2nd Team: 1 athlete selected (1 boy) • Honorable Mention: 5 athletes selected (4 girls/1 boy) CCS Individual Awards • Prep 2 Prep CCS Junior of the Year: baseball • 2012 Offensive Player of the Year: football • 2012 1st Place Boys Swimming 500 Free • 2012 Junior of the Year: girls soccer • 2012 Senior of the Year: softball • 2012 Sophomore of the Year: baseball CCS Championships • Division II Boy’s Cross Country • Girls Golf • Division III Girls Volleyball • Division I Baseball • Division III Football

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ATHLETIC DISTINCTION Valley Christian High School studentathletes regularly compete with distinction at the local, state, and national level—a rare occurrence at a high school of this size.

Our goal is to teach life lessons that come through true competition; how to handle adversity, how to work as a team, and how to display sportsmanship on and off the field. With 44 teams in 19 different sports, Valley Christian High School provides the opportunity for athletes to develop in their sport and grow as young men and women.

We are a proud member of the CIF program, Pursuing Victory with Honor.

Athletic Accomplishments 2011-13 WEST CATHOLIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE AWARDS All-WCAL Selections, Fall Sports • 1st Team: 20 athletes selected (9 girls/11 boys) • 2nd Team: 17 athletes selected (7 girls/10 boys) • Honorable Mention: 10 athletes selected (4 girls/6 boys) • 2011 Utility Player of the Year: football • 2012 Running Back of the Year: football • 2012 Sophomore of the Year: football All-WCAL Selections, Winter Sports • 1st Team: 6 athletes selected (4 girls/2 boys) • 2nd Team: 8 athletes selected (5 girls/3 boys) • Honorable Mention: 13 athletes selected (6 girls/7 boys) • 2011 Junior of the Year: girls soccer • 2012 Senior of the Year: girls soccer

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All-WCAL Selections, Spring Sports • 1st Team: 12 athletes selected (5 girls/7 boys) • 2nd Team: 12 athletes selected (4 girls/8 boys) • Honorable Mention: 10 athletes selected (2 girl/8 boys) • 2012 Player of the Year: girls softball

CENTRAL COAST SECTION (CCS) INDIVIDUAL HONORS All-CCS, Fall Sports • 1st Team: 8 athletes selected (5 girls/3 boys) • 2nd Team: 2 athletes selected (2 boys) • Honorable Mention: 14 athletes selected (7 girls/7 boys)

WCAL Championships

All-CCS, Winter Sports

• 2011 WCAL Championship Team: freshman football • 2012 WCAL Championship Team: freshman baseball • 2012-13 WCAL Championship Team: varsity girls golf • 2012 Girls Varsity Track & Field: triple jump • 2012 Girls JV Track & Field: triple jump • 2012 Girls JV Track & Field: shot put • 2012 Boys Varsity Track & Field: 800 meters • 2012 Boys Varsity Track & Field: 1600 meters • 2012 Boys Varsity Swimming: 200 free • 2012 Boys Varsity Swimming: 500 free • 2012 Girls Varsity Swimming: 100 breaststroke

• 1st Team: 2 athletes selected (2 girls) • 2nd Team: 1 athlete selected (1 girl) • Honorable Mention: 3 athletes selected (1 girl/2 boys) All-CCS, Spring Sports • 1st Team: 5 athletes selected (1 girl/4 boys) • 2nd Team: 1 athlete selected (1 boy) • Honorable Mention: 5 athletes selected (4 girls/1 boy) CCS Individual Awards • Prep 2 Prep CCS Junior of the Year: baseball • 2012 Offensive Player of the Year: football • 2012 1st Place Boys Swimming 500 Free • 2012 Junior of the Year: girls soccer • 2012 Senior of the Year: softball • 2012 Sophomore of the Year: baseball CCS Championships • Division II Boy’s Cross Country • Girls Golf • Division III Girls Volleyball • Division I Baseball • Division III Football

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Other Awards CAL-HIGH SPORTS AWARDS

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Fall Sports

• 1st Team All-California Division III: girls volleyball (1 girl) • 2nd Team All-American Medium School: girls volleyball (1 girl) • 2nd Team All-California Division III: girls volleyball (1 girl)

• 3rd Team All-State Football (1 boy) • All-State Sophomore Team Football (1 boy)

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCSAA) AWARDS Fall Sports

MAX PREPS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls volleyball and football (3 girls/1 boy) • NCSAA All-American: football (2 boys)

• 1st Team Sophomore All-American: baseball (1 boy) • 1st Team Freshman All-American: baseball (1 boy)

Winter Sports • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls basketball (1 girl) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls soccer (6 girls) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: boys soccer (1 boy) • 2nd Team NCSAA All American: girls soccer Spring Sports • NCSAA All-American: softball (3 girls) • NCSAA All-American: baseball (1 boy) • NCSAA 2nd Team All-American: softball (1 girl) • NCSAA 2nd Team All-American: baseball (2 boys) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: softball (3 girls) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: baseball (6 boys)

ESPN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS • 1st Team All-California: baseball (1 boy) • 2nd Team Underclassman: All-California baseball (1 boy)

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Athlete Of The Week SAN JOSE MERCURY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK FALL SPORTS • Girls Volleyball (3 girls) • Football (2 boys)

SAN JOSE MERCURY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK SPRING SPORTS • Boys Track (1 boy) • Boys Swimming (1 boy) • Baseball (1 boy)

ESPN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK • Baseball (1 boy)

1. Madison Burke Volleyball, Merrimack College 2. Jazmine Davis Basketball, University of Washington 3. Shawon Dunston, Jr. Baseball, Boise Hawks Chicago Cubs Class A Affiliate 4. Bryan Houp Track, United States Military Academy, West Point 5. Byron Marshall Football, University of Oregon 6. Tyler Walker Softball, University of Minnesota

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Other Awards CAL-HIGH SPORTS AWARDS

MAX PREPS FOR FALL SPORTS

Fall Sports

• 1st Team All-California Division III: girls volleyball (1 girl) • 2nd Team All-American Medium School: girls volleyball (1 girl) • 2nd Team All-California Division III: girls volleyball (1 girl)

• 3rd Team All-State Football (1 boy) • All-State Sophomore Team Football (1 boy)

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCSAA) AWARDS Fall Sports

MAX PREPS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls volleyball and football (3 girls/1 boy) • NCSAA All-American: football (2 boys)

• 1st Team Sophomore All-American: baseball (1 boy) • 1st Team Freshman All-American: baseball (1 boy)

Winter Sports • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls basketball (1 girl) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: girls soccer (6 girls) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: boys soccer (1 boy) • 2nd Team NCSAA All American: girls soccer Spring Sports • NCSAA All-American: softball (3 girls) • NCSAA All-American: baseball (1 boy) • NCSAA 2nd Team All-American: softball (1 girl) • NCSAA 2nd Team All-American: baseball (2 boys) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: softball (3 girls) • NCSAA Far West Super-Regional Team: baseball (6 boys)

ESPN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS • 1st Team All-California: baseball (1 boy) • 2nd Team Underclassman: All-California baseball (1 boy)

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Athlete Of The Week SAN JOSE MERCURY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK FALL SPORTS • Girls Volleyball (3 girls) • Football (2 boys)

SAN JOSE MERCURY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK SPRING SPORTS • Boys Track (1 boy) • Boys Swimming (1 boy) • Baseball (1 boy)

ESPN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK • Baseball (1 boy)

1. Madison Burke Volleyball, Merrimack College 2. Jazmine Davis Basketball, University of Washington 3. Shawon Dunston, Jr. Baseball, Boise Hawks Chicago Cubs Class A Affiliate 4. Bryan Houp Track, United States Military Academy, West Point 5. Byron Marshall Football, University of Oregon 6. Tyler Walker Softball, University of Minnesota

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

“I tore my ACL and meniscus last season, and I went through an extremely tough time. But I reminded myself of Romans 8:28 (NIV) that says, ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.’ This verse helped me get even closer to God and encouraged me a lot. These days, I pay closer attention to what God is trying to say to me through this injury.”

I A M A N AT H L E T E . I A M A M AT H E M AT I C I A N . I A M A L E A D E R . I A M A WA R R I O R .

VCS enjoys the diverse backgrounds and global perspectives that 109 international students bring to our campus from places such as Indonesia, Macau, China, Vietnam, Panama, South Korea, and Mexico. All students bring a high level of English language skills to the campus and enroll in a variety of college prep courses. Graduates of the International Student Program attend excellent colleges, such as Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, Vanderbilt University, Cornell University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

For more information about the International Student Program, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

“I tore my ACL and meniscus last season, and I went through an extremely tough time. But I reminded myself of Romans 8:28 (NIV) that says, ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.’ This verse helped me get even closer to God and encouraged me a lot. These days, I pay closer attention to what God is trying to say to me through this injury.”

I A M A N AT H L E T E . I A M A M AT H E M AT I C I A N . I A M A L E A D E R . I A M A WA R R I O R .

VCS enjoys the diverse backgrounds and global perspectives that 109 international students bring to our campus from places such as Indonesia, Macau, China, Vietnam, Panama, South Korea, and Mexico. All students bring a high level of English language skills to the campus and enroll in a variety of college prep courses. Graduates of the International Student Program attend excellent colleges, such as Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, Vanderbilt University, Cornell University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

For more information about the International Student Program, go to our website or simply scan the QR code.

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Academic Achievement Applied Math, Science, and Engineering Institute Artistic Beauty Athletic Distinction JUNIOR HIGH

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