Valley Christian School Home School Program

Valley Christian School has been helping home school families for 20 years.Our primary goal is to assist parents who choose to home school their children. We do this by means of an initial home visit followed by monthly conferences with a certified teacher, who also has experience as a homeschool parent. Families receive help with curriculum decisions, lesson planning and annual testing. Students havethe option of working at home and/or taking part in weekly homeschool classes.

Our desire is to partner with parents in the development of godly character, study skills, problem-solving and writing abilities, classroom etiquette and healthy social development in their children. We provide outreach opportunities and annual events such as the Christmas Fellowship, Speech Meet, Science or History Symposium.

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

Accountability – All Families
Features of the Accountability Program:

Grades K-8

Families receive a weekly newsletter and monthly calendar; these are also posted on the school’s Edline website.
Students receive annual standardized testing, and cumulative school files are maintained.
Curriculum options are discussed and evaluated. However, this is very individualized for classes taught at home and curriculum will be purchased by the parents.
Workshops and Valley Christian School Parent-Teacher Fellowship meetings are open to all parents.

Grades 9-11

Sr. High students may earn grades and credits toward graduation.
All course work is done outside VCS. The parent verifies this work via monthly meetings with the teacher/advisor.
In order for accountability students to receive a high school diploma they must:
Apply and be approved for the senior year option (see explanation under Sr. High Full Program)
Attend Valley Christian School full time their senior year, or
Transfer to another school

Full Program
Includes all features of the Accountability Program, plus:

One day/week classes, 8:30-3:00 (3^rd-12^th on Tuesdays and K-2^nd on Wednesdays) on the Valley Christian School campus.
Students must follow VCS standards for dress and behavior when at school.
Activities such as outreach projects, special programs, Speech Meet, Science or History Symposium are incorporated at all levels.
Students may participate in VCS sports.
Students may attend Wednesday chapels.

Elementary, Grades K-2

One day/week enrichment classes include Hands-on Science, Bible, Writing, Computer Lab, and Math Skills.
1^st and 2^nd grade students may take part in Valley Christian elementary choir, classroom music and PE classes.

Elementary, Grades 3-6

One day/week enrichment classes include Science, Bible, Writing, Health, History, PE and Literature Studies.
Students may take part in Valley Christian elementary choir, classroom music, computer and PE classes.
6th grade students have the option of remaining in the elementary program classes, or taking middle school classes; this is determined by parents and program coordinator.
Students receive instruction, homework assignments and grades for weekly classes.
Students receive mid-quarter Progress Reports and quarterly Report Cards.
Students may take up to three daily VCS classes, if space is available. There is an additional cost of $600 per daily class per year.

Middle School, Grades 6-8

Students receive instruction, homework assignments and grades for weekly classes.
6th grade students have the option of remaining in the elementary program classes, or taking middle school classes; this is determined by parents and program coordinator.
Students in weekly classes receive mid-quarter Progress Reports and quarterly Report Cards.
7^th & 8^th grade students may take up to three daily VCS classes, if space is available. There is an additional cost per class.

High School, Grades 9-11

Credits may be earned through home-taught courses, weekly and/or daily VCS classes.
One day/week classes include Science, Bible, Math and English.
Students receive instruction, homework assignments and grades for weekly classes.
Students receive mid-quarter Progress Reports and quarterly Report Cards.
They receive a Valley Christian high school transcript.
Students may take up to four daily VCS classes, if space is available. There is an additional cost of $600 per daily class per year.

Senior Year Option, Grade 12

Students must have been involved at VCS at least two years to be part of the senior year.
They must meet the same graduation requirements as VCS day school students.
They must apply and be approved for this program.
Students may take weekly or daily classes as needed to complete graduation requirements.
They must participate in weekly senior courses, including British Literature, Church History, Family Living, Current World Problems, Career Pathways and Senior Project.
Students have a choice of going through our Homeschool Program graduation or the VCS graduation ceremony. They must take at least one daily senior class to take advantage of this option.