Village Christian Schools

Infobox Private School
name = Village Christian School
established = 1946
type = Parochial
religion = Evangelical Christianity
head_name = Administration
head =
city = Sun Valley
state = CA
country = U.S.
campus = Suburban
30+ acres [ [http://www.villagechristian.org/about-vcs/school-profile.aspx School Profile] ]
enrollment = ~1,950
faculty = 58 High school and Middle school
athletics = X CIF teams
mascot = Crusader
colors = Red and Gold
homepage = [http://www.villagechristian.org/ Village Website]

Village Christian School (abbreviated VCS) is a private, Evangelical K-12 school located in the La Tuna Canyon area of Los Angeles, California, United States. The school was founded in 1946 by members of Village Church in nearby Burbank.

Mission statement

It is the mission of Village Christian Schools to provide a distinctly Christian Education by:
# Encouraging students and parents to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
# Teaching discipleship through example and practical application.
# Encouraging students to develop to the fullest the Spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, physical and social gifts given to them.
# Offering students every opportunity to excel in academic studies, athletic competition, and social growth.
# Keeping before them their need for spiritual maturity in proportion with their age and experience in faith, so that every student can become a productive member of society.

Expected school-wide learning results (ESLRs)

These items are what is expected to result from all students at their time at Village Christian (High School)
# Each student will be encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
# Each student will describe a Biblically based relationship with Jesus Christ.
# Each student will acquire a basic core of knowledge that is foundational to academic success.
# Each student will develop skills in reading, writing, and problem solving that will enable the student to be a life long learner.
# Each student will develop skills that will allow him or her to productively use technology.
# Each student will demonstrate personal responsibility.
# Students will demonstrate courtesy and respect towards all individuals.

Academics

VCS offers 14 AP classes, and five honors classes. The only unusual requirement for graduation is 4 years of Bible Study (if attending for four years). [ [http://www.villagechristian.org/media/17539/hs%20course%20descript.pdf Course Description] ] [ [http://www.villagechristian.org/curriculum/ap-honors-courses.aspx AP and Honors Information] ]

tudent body

Village Christian students come from several cities, including Los Angeles (including the Sun Valley neighborhood), Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, and Simi Valley. [" [http://www.villagechristian.org/ Welcome to VCS!] ." "Village Christian Schools". Accessed September 19, 2008.]

chool uniforms

Students are required to wear school uniforms. [http://www.villagechristian.org/media/2223590/elem%20student%20handbook%2008-09.pdf] [http://www.villagechristian.org/media/31638/2008-2009%20ms%20studhdbk.pdf] [http://www.villagechristian.org/media/17531/2008-2009studhdbk.pdf]

References

External links

* [http://www.villagechristian.org/ Village Christian Schools Website]