VCHS Dual Credit Program

The VCHS Dual Credit program allows students a way to work toward a college degree at a fraction of the typical cost. With college costs rising over 500% since 1985, an increasing number of students now complete some college coursework prior to enrolling at a four-year institution1.

ECONOMIC

ADVANTAGE

Ms. Vera Shantz

Chair

Mr. Michael Sprauve

Vice Chair

Mr. Daniel Burford

Secretary

Mrs. Susan Bagley

Member

Dr. Eric Phelps

Member

Mr. Robert Rubino

Member

Dr. Rick Watson

Member

EXECUTIVE TEAM Dr. Clifford Daugherty

President

408-513-2503

Mr. Stephen McMinn

Chief Operating Officer

408-513-2534

Mr. Don Shipley

Chief Financial Officer

408-513-2598

Mr. Gabe Guven

Elementary School Principal

408-559-4400

Mrs. Lisa Arnett

Junior High School Principal

408-513-2463

Mr. Mark Lodewyk

High School Principal

408-513-2425

Mr. Mike Annab

Technology K-12

408-513-2556

Mrs. Kimberly Ellefsen

Marketing & Publications K-12

408-362-7645

Mr. Troy Gunter

Conservatory of the Arts K-12

408-362-7606

offering quality education supported

Miss Shirley Hitchcock

Accreditation & Curriculum K-12

408-513-2508

by a strong foundation of Christian

Mr. Eric Scharrenberg

Physical Education & Athletics K-12

408-513-2455

Mr. Werner Vavken

Applied Math, Science, & Engineering K-12

408-513-2571

C O L L E G E AT T E N D A N C E C O S T S * Pepperdine University (private) College of William & Mary (private)

Azusa Pacific University (private) UC Berkeley (public) UC Davis (public) UCLA (public) Cal Poly (public) West Valley, Living at Home (2-year)

VCHS Dual Credit (2-year)

$214,240

$53,560

University of Washington (out-of-state) University of Arizona (out-of-state)

$257,928

$64,482

$186,432

$46,608

to provide a nurturing environment

$159,784

$39,946

values in partnership with parents,

$132,292

$33,073

equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families,

$132,292

$33,073

$24,360

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is

$167,640

$41,910

$32,415

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

$129,660

and to positively impact their

4-year Cost

communities and the world.

Annual Cost

$97,440

$23,962 $11,981

$6,600 V A LLEY C H R ISTIA N SC H OOLS * Cost is based on 2013-2014 individual school estimates and includes tuition, books, room/board, and transportation.

CHAPLAINS

100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA 95111

www.vcs.net

Rev. Ed Silvoso

VCS Board Chaplain

Mr. Werner Vavken

VCS Faculty/Staff Chaplain

Mr. Nathan Smith

HS Chaplain

Mr. Brian Clemons

JH Chaplain

1

Coplin, B. (2005). Seven steps: Ways to reduce instructional costs and improve undergraduate and graduate education.

Course Corrections: Experts offer solutions to the college cost crisis. Lumina Foundation, 60-67.

2

Adelman, C. (1999). Answers in the tool box: Academic intensity, attendance patterns, and bachelor’s degree attainment.

Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

3

Johnstone, D. B. & Del Genio, B. (2001). College-level learning in high school: Purposes, policies, and practical implications.

Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities.

4

Vargas, J. (2005). Preparing for postsecondary education: Dual enrollment as a high school-to-college access and success strategy. Keynote address presented for Washington State’s 2005 Running Start Conference.

The VCHS Dual Credit program allows students a way to work toward a college degree at a fraction of the typical cost. With college costs rising over 500% since 1985, an increasing number of students now complete some college coursework prior to enrolling at a four-year institution1.

ECONOMIC

ADVANTAGE

Ms. Vera Shantz

Chair

Mr. Michael Sprauve

Vice Chair

Mr. Daniel Burford

Secretary

Mrs. Susan Bagley

Member

Dr. Eric Phelps

Member

Mr. Robert Rubino

Member

Dr. Rick Watson

Member

EXECUTIVE TEAM Dr. Clifford Daugherty

President

408-513-2503

Mr. Stephen McMinn

Chief Operating Officer

408-513-2534

Mr. Don Shipley

Chief Financial Officer

408-513-2598

Mr. Gabe Guven

Elementary School Principal

408-559-4400

Mrs. Lisa Arnett

Junior High School Principal

408-513-2463

Mr. Mark Lodewyk

High School Principal

408-513-2425

Mr. Mike Annab

Technology K-12

408-513-2556

Mrs. Kimberly Ellefsen

Marketing & Publications K-12

408-362-7645

Mr. Troy Gunter

Conservatory of the Arts K-12

408-362-7606

offering quality education supported

Miss Shirley Hitchcock

Accreditation & Curriculum K-12

408-513-2508

by a strong foundation of Christian

Mr. Eric Scharrenberg

Physical Education & Athletics K-12

408-513-2455

Mr. Werner Vavken

Applied Math, Science, & Engineering K-12

408-513-2571

C O L L E G E AT T E N D A N C E C O S T S * Pepperdine University (private) College of William & Mary (private)

Azusa Pacific University (private) UC Berkeley (public) UC Davis (public) UCLA (public) Cal Poly (public) West Valley, Living at Home (2-year)

VCHS Dual Credit (2-year)

$214,240

$53,560

University of Washington (out-of-state) University of Arizona (out-of-state)

$257,928

$64,482

$186,432

$46,608

to provide a nurturing environment

$159,784

$39,946

values in partnership with parents,

$132,292

$33,073

equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families,

$132,292

$33,073

$24,360

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is

$167,640

$41,910

$32,415

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

$129,660

and to positively impact their

4-year Cost

communities and the world.

Annual Cost

$97,440

$23,962 $11,981

$6,600 V A LLEY C H R ISTIA N SC H OOLS * Cost is based on 2013-2014 individual school estimates and includes tuition, books, room/board, and transportation.

CHAPLAINS

100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA 95111

www.vcs.net

Rev. Ed Silvoso

VCS Board Chaplain

Mr. Werner Vavken

VCS Faculty/Staff Chaplain

Mr. Nathan Smith

HS Chaplain

Mr. Brian Clemons

JH Chaplain

1

Coplin, B. (2005). Seven steps: Ways to reduce instructional costs and improve undergraduate and graduate education.

Course Corrections: Experts offer solutions to the college cost crisis. Lumina Foundation, 60-67.

2

Adelman, C. (1999). Answers in the tool box: Academic intensity, attendance patterns, and bachelor’s degree attainment.

Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

3

Johnstone, D. B. & Del Genio, B. (2001). College-level learning in high school: Purposes, policies, and practical implications.

Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities.

4

Vargas, J. (2005). Preparing for postsecondary education: Dual enrollment as a high school-to-college access and success strategy. Keynote address presented for Washington State’s 2005 Running Start Conference.

UCs and public universities generally accept dual credit

Benefits of Dual Credit

At Valley Christian High School, we believe in creating unique opportunities to maximize each student’s four-year high school academic experience.

FLEXIBILITY IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR TRACK FOR CSU JUNIOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS LIBERAL ARTS AA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS Sample Science and Math Tracks also available

A VCHS teacher, who also serves as an adjunct professor at a partner college, teaches each dual credit course. Students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously during the regular school day. The class is recorded on both the VCHS transcript and the college/university transcript, with a letter grade assigned.

Total cost to families: approximately $6,600 for two years of college

$140,732

10

12

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th

PERIOD 1

PERIOD 2

PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4

PERIOD 5

PERIOD 6

PERIOD 7

HE 35 (P.E.)

BIBLE

ENG 51A (English 9)

MATH

BIO 10 (Honors Bio)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

ART 13A (Ceramics)

BIBLE

ENG 10

MATH

CHEM 1A (Honors Chem)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

COM 1/COM 3 (Speech/Debate)

PHIL 2/PHIL 1 (Apologetics/ World Religions)

ENG 1A (English 11)

MATH

SCIENCE

WORLD LANGUAGE

HIST 17A/17B (AP US History)

COM 4/COM 5 (Group Dynamics/ Interpersonal Skills)

BIBLE

ENG 1B (English 12)

MATH 25 (AP Stats)

ENG 25 (Creative Writing)

ART 13C (Ceramics 2)

POLSCI 1 / POLSCI 2 (AP Gov’t)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT • Research demonstrates that high school students with college level coursework perform better in college2 • Students have the opportunity to earn college credits in non-AP classes • In dual credit classes, college credits are earned through overall dual credit coursework and performance, rather than through a high-stakes AP exam

UCLA + Medical School Public

UC Berkeley + Hastings Law School Public

DUAL CREDIT LETS STUDENTS REDUCE DEBT AND BEGIN EARNING OPPORTUNITIES SOONER Cost of Undergraduate Degree

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$132,292

COST OF THE PROGRAM On average, VCHS students pay $110 per college credit unit—a fraction of the cost for that same class on a 4-year college campus. The estimated cost of completing 60 units while at VCHS is $6,600.

Cal Poly + Master’s Degree Public

$129,660

DO THE CREDITS TRANSFER? More than 85% of colleges and universities accept credits from our partner colleges and we can provide additional information on the transferability of specific schools where VCHS alumni attend. Policies can change year to year, so students are encouraged to consult with the institution of their choice regarding transferability of credits earned.

$97,440

—Area of Emphasis English & Communication —Area of Emphasis Math & Science —Area of Emphasis Arts & Humanities

$51,250

Three liberal arts AA Degree/Junior transfer tracks include:

$270,392

EXPANSIVE DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS With 28 dual credit courses, students have access to over 100 college credit units while still in high school.

9

11

$ 274,792

• West Hills College (California Community College) • Colorado Christian University • Indiana Wesleyan University • William Jessup University • Project Lead the Way Colleges & Universities

TRANSFER TO COLLEGE AS A JUNIOR Partnering with West Hills College, VCHS offers three liberal arts AA degrees that students can complete during high school and use to transfer to CSUs with junior status.

$142,500

VCHS DUAL CREDIT PARTNERS

$148,690

What is Dual Credit and how does it financially benefit my family?

• Reduce college debt • Enter job market two years earlier, increasing earnings potential • Add a year of professional internship • Double major • Study abroad • Add a year of missions or outreach service

Cost of Graduate Degree

• Student motivation and confidence in his/her ability to be successful in college is increased3 • Creates a robust high school transcript for a more competitive college admissions application

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BOOST 4 Enrolling in dual credit classes at VCHS can give you a college admissions advantage. Admissions Directors from around the country confirm that dual credit enrollment helps increase strength of schedule, a significant consideration in college admissions. Even students not wanting to transfer credits can benefit from enrolling in dual credit.

“

I can’t afford not to attend VCS.

”

Lexie Stegemiller Class of 2014

UCs and public universities generally accept dual credit

Benefits of Dual Credit

At Valley Christian High School, we believe in creating unique opportunities to maximize each student’s four-year high school academic experience.

FLEXIBILITY IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR TRACK FOR CSU JUNIOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS LIBERAL ARTS AA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS Sample Science and Math Tracks also available

A VCHS teacher, who also serves as an adjunct professor at a partner college, teaches each dual credit course. Students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously during the regular school day. The class is recorded on both the VCHS transcript and the college/university transcript, with a letter grade assigned.

Total cost to families: approximately $6,600 for two years of college

$140,732

10

12

th

th

PERIOD 1

PERIOD 2

PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4

PERIOD 5

PERIOD 6

PERIOD 7

HE 35 (P.E.)

BIBLE

ENG 51A (English 9)

MATH

BIO 10 (Honors Bio)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

ART 13A (Ceramics)

BIBLE

ENG 10

MATH

CHEM 1A (Honors Chem)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

COM 1/COM 3 (Speech/Debate)

PHIL 2/PHIL 1 (Apologetics/ World Religions)

ENG 1A (English 11)

MATH

SCIENCE

WORLD LANGUAGE

HIST 17A/17B (AP US History)

COM 4/COM 5 (Group Dynamics/ Interpersonal Skills)

BIBLE

ENG 1B (English 12)

MATH 25 (AP Stats)

ENG 25 (Creative Writing)

ART 13C (Ceramics 2)

POLSCI 1 / POLSCI 2 (AP Gov’t)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT • Research demonstrates that high school students with college level coursework perform better in college2 • Students have the opportunity to earn college credits in non-AP classes • In dual credit classes, college credits are earned through overall dual credit coursework and performance, rather than through a high-stakes AP exam

UCLA + Medical School Public

UC Berkeley + Hastings Law School Public

DUAL CREDIT LETS STUDENTS REDUCE DEBT AND BEGIN EARNING OPPORTUNITIES SOONER Cost of Undergraduate Degree

th

th

$132,292

COST OF THE PROGRAM On average, VCHS students pay $110 per college credit unit—a fraction of the cost for that same class on a 4-year college campus. The estimated cost of completing 60 units while at VCHS is $6,600.

Cal Poly + Master’s Degree Public

$129,660

DO THE CREDITS TRANSFER? More than 85% of colleges and universities accept credits from our partner colleges and we can provide additional information on the transferability of specific schools where VCHS alumni attend. Policies can change year to year, so students are encouraged to consult with the institution of their choice regarding transferability of credits earned.

$97,440

—Area of Emphasis English & Communication —Area of Emphasis Math & Science —Area of Emphasis Arts & Humanities

$51,250

Three liberal arts AA Degree/Junior transfer tracks include:

$270,392

EXPANSIVE DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS With 28 dual credit courses, students have access to over 100 college credit units while still in high school.

9

11

$ 274,792

• West Hills College (California Community College) • Colorado Christian University • Indiana Wesleyan University • William Jessup University • Project Lead the Way Colleges & Universities

TRANSFER TO COLLEGE AS A JUNIOR Partnering with West Hills College, VCHS offers three liberal arts AA degrees that students can complete during high school and use to transfer to CSUs with junior status.

$142,500

VCHS DUAL CREDIT PARTNERS

$148,690

What is Dual Credit and how does it financially benefit my family?

• Reduce college debt • Enter job market two years earlier, increasing earnings potential • Add a year of professional internship • Double major • Study abroad • Add a year of missions or outreach service

Cost of Graduate Degree

• Student motivation and confidence in his/her ability to be successful in college is increased3 • Creates a robust high school transcript for a more competitive college admissions application

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BOOST 4 Enrolling in dual credit classes at VCHS can give you a college admissions advantage. Admissions Directors from around the country confirm that dual credit enrollment helps increase strength of schedule, a significant consideration in college admissions. Even students not wanting to transfer credits can benefit from enrolling in dual credit.

“

I can’t afford not to attend VCS.

”

Lexie Stegemiller Class of 2014

UCs and public universities generally accept dual credit

Benefits of Dual Credit

At Valley Christian High School, we believe in creating unique opportunities to maximize each student’s four-year high school academic experience.

FLEXIBILITY IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR TRACK FOR CSU JUNIOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS LIBERAL ARTS AA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS Sample Science and Math Tracks also available

A VCHS teacher, who also serves as an adjunct professor at a partner college, teaches each dual credit course. Students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously during the regular school day. The class is recorded on both the VCHS transcript and the college/university transcript, with a letter grade assigned.

Total cost to families: approximately $6,600 for two years of college

$140,732

10

12

th

th

PERIOD 1

PERIOD 2

PERIOD 3

PERIOD 4

PERIOD 5

PERIOD 6

PERIOD 7

HE 35 (P.E.)

BIBLE

ENG 51A (English 9)

MATH

BIO 10 (Honors Bio)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

ART 13A (Ceramics)

BIBLE

ENG 10

MATH

CHEM 1A (Honors Chem)

WORLD LANGUAGE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

COM 1/COM 3 (Speech/Debate)

PHIL 2/PHIL 1 (Apologetics/ World Religions)

ENG 1A (English 11)

MATH

SCIENCE

WORLD LANGUAGE

HIST 17A/17B (AP US History)

COM 4/COM 5 (Group Dynamics/ Interpersonal Skills)

BIBLE

ENG 1B (English 12)

MATH 25 (AP Stats)

ENG 25 (Creative Writing)

ART 13C (Ceramics 2)

POLSCI 1 / POLSCI 2 (AP Gov’t)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT • Research demonstrates that high school students with college level coursework perform better in college2 • Students have the opportunity to earn college credits in non-AP classes • In dual credit classes, college credits are earned through overall dual credit coursework and performance, rather than through a high-stakes AP exam

UCLA + Medical School Public

UC Berkeley + Hastings Law School Public

DUAL CREDIT LETS STUDENTS REDUCE DEBT AND BEGIN EARNING OPPORTUNITIES SOONER Cost of Undergraduate Degree

th

th

$132,292

COST OF THE PROGRAM On average, VCHS students pay $110 per college credit unit—a fraction of the cost for that same class on a 4-year college campus. The estimated cost of completing 60 units while at VCHS is $6,600.

Cal Poly + Master’s Degree Public

$129,660

DO THE CREDITS TRANSFER? More than 85% of colleges and universities accept credits from our partner colleges and we can provide additional information on the transferability of specific schools where VCHS alumni attend. Policies can change year to year, so students are encouraged to consult with the institution of their choice regarding transferability of credits earned.

$97,440

—Area of Emphasis English & Communication —Area of Emphasis Math & Science —Area of Emphasis Arts & Humanities

$51,250

Three liberal arts AA Degree/Junior transfer tracks include:

$270,392

EXPANSIVE DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS With 28 dual credit courses, students have access to over 100 college credit units while still in high school.

9

11

$ 274,792

• West Hills College (California Community College) • Colorado Christian University • Indiana Wesleyan University • William Jessup University • Project Lead the Way Colleges & Universities

TRANSFER TO COLLEGE AS A JUNIOR Partnering with West Hills College, VCHS offers three liberal arts AA degrees that students can complete during high school and use to transfer to CSUs with junior status.

$142,500

VCHS DUAL CREDIT PARTNERS

$148,690

What is Dual Credit and how does it financially benefit my family?

• Reduce college debt • Enter job market two years earlier, increasing earnings potential • Add a year of professional internship • Double major • Study abroad • Add a year of missions or outreach service

Cost of Graduate Degree

• Student motivation and confidence in his/her ability to be successful in college is increased3 • Creates a robust high school transcript for a more competitive college admissions application

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BOOST 4 Enrolling in dual credit classes at VCHS can give you a college admissions advantage. Admissions Directors from around the country confirm that dual credit enrollment helps increase strength of schedule, a significant consideration in college admissions. Even students not wanting to transfer credits can benefit from enrolling in dual credit.

“

I can’t afford not to attend VCS.

”

Lexie Stegemiller Class of 2014

The VCHS Dual Credit program allows students a way to work toward a college degree at a fraction of the typical cost. With college costs rising over 500% since 1985, an increasing number of students now complete some college coursework prior to enrolling at a four-year institution1.

ECONOMIC

ADVANTAGE

Ms. Vera Shantz

Chair

Mr. Michael Sprauve

Vice Chair

Mr. Daniel Burford

Secretary

Mrs. Susan Bagley

Member

Dr. Eric Phelps

Member

Mr. Robert Rubino

Member

Dr. Rick Watson

Member

EXECUTIVE TEAM Dr. Clifford Daugherty

President

408-513-2503

Mr. Stephen McMinn

Chief Operating Officer

408-513-2534

Mr. Don Shipley

Chief Financial Officer

408-513-2598

Mr. Gabe Guven

Elementary School Principal

408-559-4400

Mrs. Lisa Arnett

Junior High School Principal

408-513-2463

Mr. Mark Lodewyk

High School Principal

408-513-2425

Mr. Mike Annab

Technology K-12

408-513-2556

Mrs. Kimberly Ellefsen

Marketing & Publications K-12

408-362-7645

Mr. Troy Gunter

Conservatory of the Arts K-12

408-362-7606

offering quality education supported

Miss Shirley Hitchcock

Accreditation & Curriculum K-12

408-513-2508

by a strong foundation of Christian

Mr. Eric Scharrenberg

Physical Education & Athletics K-12

408-513-2455

Mr. Werner Vavken

Applied Math, Science, & Engineering K-12

408-513-2571

C O L L E G E AT T E N D A N C E C O S T S * Pepperdine University (private) College of William & Mary (private)

Azusa Pacific University (private) UC Berkeley (public) UC Davis (public) UCLA (public) Cal Poly (public) West Valley, Living at Home (2-year)

VCHS Dual Credit (2-year)

$214,240

$53,560

University of Washington (out-of-state) University of Arizona (out-of-state)

$257,928

$64,482

$186,432

$46,608

to provide a nurturing environment

$159,784

$39,946

values in partnership with parents,

$132,292

$33,073

equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families,

$132,292

$33,073

$24,360

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is

$167,640

$41,910

$32,415

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

$129,660

and to positively impact their

4-year Cost

communities and the world.

Annual Cost

$97,440

$23,962 $11,981

$6,600 V A LLEY C H R ISTIA N SC H OOLS * Cost is based on 2013-2014 individual school estimates and includes tuition, books, room/board, and transportation.

CHAPLAINS

100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA 95111

www.vcs.net

Rev. Ed Silvoso

VCS Board Chaplain

Mr. Werner Vavken

VCS Faculty/Staff Chaplain

Mr. Nathan Smith

HS Chaplain

Mr. Brian Clemons

JH Chaplain

1

Coplin, B. (2005). Seven steps: Ways to reduce instructional costs and improve undergraduate and graduate education.

Course Corrections: Experts offer solutions to the college cost crisis. Lumina Foundation, 60-67.

2

Adelman, C. (1999). Answers in the tool box: Academic intensity, attendance patterns, and bachelor’s degree attainment.

Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

3

Johnstone, D. B. & Del Genio, B. (2001). College-level learning in high school: Purposes, policies, and practical implications.

Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities.

4

Vargas, J. (2005). Preparing for postsecondary education: Dual enrollment as a high school-to-college access and success strategy. Keynote address presented for Washington State’s 2005 Running Start Conference.