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
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
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.