Academic & College Counseling
The Counseling Office offers every student comprehensive support through academic and college counseling services. Collaboratively, the Counseling Team assists students and their families in making well-informed academic decisions, ensuring a fruitful high school experience. Throughout high school, college counseling is integrated into the student's journey, enabling students to develop informed and strategic plans for their post-secondary education that align with their strengths, passions, and aspirations.
Academic Counseling
Creation of an individualized 4 Year Plan with yearly updates
Classroom workshops focusing on study skills, academic planning, and spiritual gifting
PSAT testing (8th-12th grade)
Academic Support Coordinator
English Language Support Program
College Counseling
Individual college planning meetings
On Campus college fair and college representative visits
Career & Calling Day
College Essay Boot Camps
College Application Workshops
Family support navigating the college application process
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Academic
For 9th graders at Valley Christian, academic counseling focuses on transitioning from middle to high school, ensuring students adjust academically and socially. Counselors work with these young students to develop effective study habits, time management skills, and a solid foundation in core academic subjects. This early-stage counseling aims to set a positive trajectory for their high school years, encouraging exploring interests and potential career paths through elective choices.
College
Introduce high school expectations, curriculum, and evaluation systems and explain post-secondary education options and basic college admission criteria
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Academic
In the 10th grade, academic counseling builds upon the foundational year, focusing on deeper academic engagement and exploration. Counselors guide students in refining their academic and extracurricular profiles to align with their emerging interests and goals. This period emphasizes the importance of educational achievement and introduces students to preliminary standardized testing strategies, helping them understand the relevance of their efforts toward future college applications.
College
Promote career exploration and self-reflection
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Academic
The 11th grade marks a pivotal year in academic counseling at Valley Christian as students begin to crystallize their post-secondary plans. Counselors provide individualized support in selecting rigorous coursework that aligns with students' college aspirations and career interests. This year is critical for college preparation, with counselors assisting students in identifying potential colleges, understanding application processes, and preparing for crucial standardized tests. The focus is on maximizing academic potential and beginning the college search and application process with clarity and confidence.
College
Refine post-secondary goals, research college options and create an action plan
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Academic
For 12th graders, academic counseling is intensely focused on the college application process, from finalizing college lists to crafting compelling applications and essays. Counselors support students in meeting application deadlines, securing letters of recommendation, and making informed decisions about early decision and early action opportunities. Additionally, they offer guidance on scholarship searches and financial aid applications. This final year of counseling ensures students are well-prepared to transition from high school to the college of their choice, equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their future academic and career endeavors.
College
Implement post-secondary plan and transition beyond VCHS!