The High School Placement Process

Every year, VCS graduates are placed in highly selective high schools, including independent day schools, boarding schools, and specialized public schools. The high school placement process is a formative experience for our 8th Grade students and an important benefit of our K–8 model.

Beginning in the spring of their 7th Grade year, students and their families meet individually with our Director of High School Placement to identify schools of interest and gain an overview of the placement process. Throughout the 8th Grade year, the Director of High School Placement continues to provide individual guidance and support to families, while also working directly with students in a weekly High School Placement class where 8th Graders prepare for standardized tests, workshop application essays, reflect on school visits, and develop interview and self-advocacy skills.

Because they take an active role in the placement process, VCS students graduate feeling self-assured and ready for high school. They look forward to this new chapter in their education, having chosen it with great forethought and in alignment with their talents and ambitions.