VCJH 8th Grade Parent Welcome to VCHS
We warmly welcome you to Valley Christian High School
Join us as we discuss how to help your student transition from VCJH to VCHS and learn about the expanded opportunities that VCHS has to offer. We are so excited to continue to partner with you for the next four years!
Event Schedule
7:00-7:30pm
Principal’s Welcome - Rehearsal Hall
7:40-8:00pm
Break-Out Session 1
8:10-8:30pm
Break-Out Session 2
8:40-9:00pm
Break-Out Session 3
Please select one of the topics listed below to attend during each Break-Out Session. Topics are available at each session.
Break-Out Session Topics & Locations
Conservatory of the Arts
Prayer Chapel, Conservatory Building
BEI (Business & Entrepreneurship Initiative)
Library Classroom, Conservatory Building
Academic & College Counseling
Theatre, Education Building
AMSE (Applied Math, Science, & Engineering Institute)
Rehearsal Hall, Conservatory Building
Athletics
Mat Room (Wrestling Room), Gym Building
Course Selection Checklist
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Attend tonight’s Warrior Welcome
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Review the VCHS Course Catalog at learn.vcs.net/course
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Attend the Counselor Connect on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, which will provide detailed guidance regarding course selection.
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Look for a Class Choice email with directions in Mid-March explaining how to select courses for 9th grade.
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Eighth grade students attend the High School Course Fair during lunch on Wednesday, March 29.
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Course selections must be completed through Class Choice by April 6, 2023 at 3:00pm.
Contact Information
Principal
Dr. Jennifer Silva-Griffin, jgriffin@vcs.net
Vice Principal
Vice Principal of Academics
Alexis Schneider, ascheider@vcs.net
Vice Principal of Student Life
Nathan Smith, nsmith@vcs.net
VCHS Academic & College Counseling
Dean of Academic and College Counseling
Heidi Vals, hvals@vcs.net
Counseling Assistant
Alysia Kinkel, akinkel@vcs.net
BEI, VP/Director K-12
Hannah Kim, hkim@vcs.net
Course Selection Support for Eighth Graders
Shari Gambello, sgambello@vcs.net
AMSE Institute, VP/Director K-12
Danny Kim, dkim@vcs.net
Conservatory of the Arts, VP/Director K-12
Troy Gunter, tgunter@vcs.net
Athletics
VP/Director of K-12 Athletics and Physical Education
Eric Scharrenberg, eric@vcs.net
HS Athletic Director
Ryan Realini, rrealini@vcs.net
High School Resources
VCS HIGH SCHOOL
Since being founded in 1960, Valley Christian High School (VCHS) offers engaging academics partnered with award-winning programs in art, business, science, and athletics to support students in cultivating their God-given talents in a customized college preparatory program. The student community embodies the Christian spirit through global and Bay Area-focused service projects, laying the foundation for students to graduate and live lives of character, service, and influence.
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