March 2024

Navigating College Admissions Event for Families

Join the VCHS counseling team and several expert speakers on Saturday, March 16th, from 9 am to 12:15 pm for our Navigating College Admissions event. Last year, we had over 800 attendees benefit from attending the sessions of their choice. Gain insight and practical advice on the college admission process, including information on test preparation, the research process, and how to finance a college education. End the morning with a mini-college and resource fair on campus. This event is for 8th through 11th grade students and parents. We recommend attending as a family.

 Please register in advance using the link if you plan to attend so we can ensure enough space in our sessions: https://forms.gle/iGQqLXrdVd3n8Z4X7

Please see the flyer for specifics on a sampling of the topics and presenters.

Course Selection and Class Choice Coming Soon

The Counseling Team is excited to bring back Class Choice to assist students in selecting their courses for the upcoming school year. Class Choice offers a streamlined solution for requesting 

courses for the next academic year. The system utilizes pre-requisites and past grades to guide students through the course selection process. With this system, students can choose the most appropriate classes to suit their needs. Links will be available to indicate the desire for dual credit and to submit academic acceleration requests.

A video tutorial will be available in March for students and parents to watch, providing an overview of the Class Choice system. Students will log in to Class Choice to select their classes from March 21^st through March 28^th.

Our counseling team is here to address any concerns or questions students and parents may have. Further communication on the process will be sent out mid-March.

 

Course Fair for Students During Warrior Time

As students prepare to select courses for the upcoming school year, the counseling team is excited to announce the upcoming Course Fair. To help make choosing classes easier, on March 21 and 25 during Warrior Time, ninth through eleventh graders will have the opportunity to learn more about courses they choose from the wide range of classes we offer. On March 21st, we'll spotlight our STEM offerings, while on March 25th, we will showcase our humanities curriculum. The Course Fair is designed to empower students in crafting their class schedules for the 2024-2025 school year, ensuring they feel confident and enthusiastic about their choices.

 

Revolution Prep Practice SAT/ACT -Last Call for Sign-Ups*

*VCHS also offers SAT & ACT prep on our campus as well. See the full article in the Academics section of the newsletter

Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a practice Digital SAT and a practice ACT.

The cost is $20: All proceeds go to VCHS.

 Please see the details below:

• Digital SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PT | Proctored online via Zoom
• ACT Practice Exam: Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PT | Proctored online via Zoom

Step 1: Register here: Valley Christian landing page

Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: www.revolutionprep.com/andrew-jensen

Step 3: Your scores will be available immediately upon completing the test!

 

Register for a Practice AP Test with Revolution Prep

As AP season is upon us, our friends at Revolution Prep are offering practice AP test opportunities. Valley Christian students and families are invited to:

• Attend the AP webinar on March 13, Unlocking the AP Exams, to uncover college preferences, recent exam changes, and effective student preparation strategies. If families are unable to attend a live session and would still like the information, they should register, and a recording will be shared. 
• Watch a 3-part AP Exam Video Series, which includes quick, info-packed videos (under 5 min. each) about the AP exams, scoring, and prep strategies.
• Register for AP practice exams and take short AP exam readiness quizzes (approx. 10 mins). The practice AP tests are live and proctored by one of the Rev Prep tutors. There are several times and dates during upcoming Saturdays and Sundays running through April 28th. Visit the link to see the dates the different tests are offered and sign up. 

For a complete list of our AP Exam resources, check out this digital flyer.