CEEB code: 060499
Main Office: (970) 926–3015
Counseling Office: (970) 766–4127
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Principal: Jeremy Lowe
Guidance Counselor: Mindy Larson
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Vail Christian High School is a co-ed private school of academic excellence which offers a four year college-preparatory program enrolling 90 students in grades 9 through 12. The school opened in the fall of 1998 and began as a ministry of Gracious Savior Lutheran Church but was named Vail Christian High School to reflect its goal of serving the entire community. Underlying the school in all its facets is the desire to develop and nurture the Christian faith of its students. Christian values are taught and shared in such a way that students see relevancy to their own lives. Vail Christian High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and holds memberships in the College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling. |
The academic program is organized on a modified block schedule with four credits per semester as the maximum course load.
Advanced Placement Program courses are offered in Biology, Calculus AB and BC, English Language, and English Literature with plans to add Chemistry, United States History, Government, World History, Human Geography, Art History, Music Theory, Environmental Science, Spanish and French in the 2010-11 school year. Dual Enrollment credits are offered through the University of Concordia-Nebraska and classes are taught by master degreed teachers employed by Vail Christian High School. Students may enroll in Dual Enrollment Physics and Dual Enrollment Psychology.
With Vail Christian’s video-conferencing and distance learning capabilities, juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.25 or higher may also take interactive college classes through Concordia University-Portland (CUEnet). Students receive both college and high school credit for these courses. The courses offered through this program include: History of Modern Europe, Geography, and Sociology.
Freshman Curriculum: Theology 1: New Testament, English 1 or Honors English 1: Themes in Literature, Biology, AP Human Geography, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 (determined by HSPT/diagnostic test), French or Spanish, Computer Applications, Music Appreciation, and (optional) Vocal Music, Band, Art, Drama, Physical Education, and Athletic Conditioning.
Sophomore Curriculum: Theology 2: Old Testament, English 2 or Honors English 2: World Literature, Chemistry, AP World History, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus, French or Spanish, Health, and (optional) Advanced Computer Topics, Yearbook/Photography, Vocal Music, Band, Art, Drama, Physical Education, and Athletic Conditioning.
Junior Curriculum: Theology 3: Ethics and Morality, AP English Language, Dual Enrollment Physics, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science or AP Chemistry, AP US History, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB, French or Spanish, and (optional) Dual Enrollment Psychology, Advanced Computer Topics, Yearbook/Photography, Vocal Music, Band, Art, Drama, Physical Education, and Athletic Conditioning.
Senior Curriculum: Theology 4: Life Applications, AP English Literature, Dual Enrollment Physics, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science or AP Chemistry, AP Government and Economics, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB/BC, French or Spanish, (optional) and Dual Enrollment Psychology, Advanced Computer Topics, Yearbook/Photography, Vocal Music, Band, Art, Drama, Physical Education, and Athletic Conditioning.
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30 credits total, divided as follows:
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English |
4 |
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Social Studies |
4 |
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Health/Conditioning |
1 |
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Technology |
1 |
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Fine Arts |
1 |
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Theology |
4 |
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Electives |
4 |
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*Of the following three areas, four credits are necessary for any two of them, and
three credits are sufficient for the third. Eleven total credits are necessary for
the combined 3 areas.
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Math |
3 or 4 |
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Science |
3 or 4 |
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Foreign Language |
3 or 4 |
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Total |
30 credits |
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Students are evaluated in a variety of areas that include tests, homework, attendance, class participation and contribution, initiative and special projects. A student’s letter grade reflects the academic performance of the student.
In order to more clearly communicate how we evaluate students and determine term grades, Vail Christian High School uses the following system:
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Percentage
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Grade
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GPA Value
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93-100
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A
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4.00
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90-92
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A-
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3.67
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87-89
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B+
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3.33
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83-86
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B
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3.00
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80-82
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B-
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2.67
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77-79
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C+
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2.33
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73-76
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C
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2.00
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70-72
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C-
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1.67
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60-69
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D
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1.00
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< 60
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F
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0.00
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Distance Learning classes and Dual Enrollment courses through Concordia University and Advanced Placement classes have a value of GPA plus one.
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Due to the size of enrollment, Vail Christian High School does not rank students.
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Standardized Test Results
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English
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Mathmatics
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Reading
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Science
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Composite
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2006
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24.8
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22.7
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23.8
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23.1
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23.7
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2007
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22.5
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21.7
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23.0
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22.1
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22.4
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2008
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22.8
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24.7
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23.3
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23.7
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23.8
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2009
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23.0
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22.8
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25.1
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22.9
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23.6
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*Also in 2008 one perfect composite score of 36
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Advanced Placement Results
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In May 2008, 51 AP examinations were given in 6 subject areas.
59% of the AP exams received scores of 3 or higher.
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In May 2009, 59 AP examinations were given in 8 subject areas.
71% of the AP exams received scores of 3 or higher.
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2008-09
One National Merit Scholar Finalist
One National Merit Commended Scholar
One Presidential Scholar Finalist
Six AP Scholar Awards - One with Distinction
2009-10
One National Merit Scholar Finalist
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Post-High School Placement
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On average, over 96% of all VCHS graduates matriculate into four year colleges or universities. Recent graduates have been accepted at:
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Augsburg College
Azusa Pacific University
Ball State University
Baylor University
California Art Institute
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
Chapman University
Colorado Christian University
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Concordia Irvine
Creighton University
CU - Boulder
Dartmouth
Davidson College
Denver University - Lamont School of Music
DePauw University
Gonzaga University
Gustavus Adolphus
Harvard College
Harvey Mudd
Lafayette College
Laguna School of Art
Lehigh University
Marquette University
Mesa State College
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Missouri University of Science
MIT
Montana State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona State University
Northwestern Junior College
Pepperdine University
Princeton University
Regis University
Rocky Mountain School of Art
Santa Clara University
St. John's University
Standford University
Texas A&M
University of California
Harvard University
University of Denver
University of Chicago
Texas A&M
University of California-Irvine
University of Chicago
University of Denver
University of Maryland
University of Montana
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of St. Thomas
University of Southern Florida
University of Washington
Wake Forest
Yale University
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