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Graduation Requirements

  • VC Diploma Requirements:

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    Students and parents should be aware that the University of California and the Cal State systems have admission requirements that exceed the minimum graduation requirements for Valley Christian.  Such schools also do not recognize a grade of D or lower in the A-G requirements.  Therefore, Valley Christian High School requires students who want to gain entrance to a UC, CSU or most other four year institutions must earn a grade of C- or higher in the A-G requirements and should plan to take classes above and beyond the minimum requirements.  Although some courses can be validated, students and parents should contact their college of choice for specific information about validation.  Please visit www.ucop.edu/doorways/guide, click on A-G requirements, and go to the subject in question. Students applying to private or out of state schools should contact an admissions representative for specific information about each respective school. 

    VCHS COURSE UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 

     

     

    VC Diploma 24.5 units

    Additional Units Recommended for College-Bound Students

    Bible

    2.0 units:

    Old Testament

    New Testament

    Christian Worldview

    Reformed Doctrine

     

    English

    4.0 units:

    English 1

    English 2

    English 3

    English 4

     

    Fine Arts

    1.0 units

     

    World Language

    1.0 units (or approved exemption)

    1.0-2.0 additional units recommended

    Mathematics

    3.0 units

     

    Completion of Algebra 2, additional units recommended,  if possible

    Physical Education/Health

    2.5 units:

    Health

    4 semesters of PE

     

    Science

    2.0 units:

    Integrated Science

    Biology

    Chemistry

    1.0-2.0 additional units recommended

    Social Studies

    3.5 units:

    Geography

    World History

    US History

    Government

    Economics

     

    Electives

    4.5 units

     

    Christian Service

    60 hrs = 1.0 units

     

    Plus electives to TOTAL

    24.5 units

     
       

     

    VCHS COURSE UNITS REQUIRED FOR STATUS ADVANCEMENT
    If a student is not demonstrating sufficient progress towards reaching the next status level,  the counselor and/or administrator will meet with the student and parent(s)  to discuss the student’s future at VCHS.

    Status

    Minimum Credits needed

    Sophomore

    5.0

    Junior

    11.0

    Senior

    17.5

    Graduate

    24.5