High School arrives at MVCA this coming August for the 2021-22 school year. MVCHS will begin as a non-traditional blended model. This allows us to move into high school much earlier than in a traditional approach as well as to offer a unique high school experience in a time where families are looking for better options.
Features
The Best of Both Worlds
Blended Learning Delivery
With our online learning format, students are a part of a real community of learners with hands-on presence from caring, qualified teachers in the classroom.
- Online courses offered through partnerships with two Christian education providers
- Video or real-time based instruction from teachers rather than primarily text-based courses
- Opportunities to interact with other high school students from around the country and even outside the US
Built to Serve Our Students
Flexible Options
- Enroll in classes that fit your interest
- Flexible schedule to work around your week
- Create an experience that suits you
Our college style format allows you to learn while continuing to do the things that are important in your life. Family, work schedule, internships, vacations, sports, and personal life are all part of the balance that this type of format will accommodate.
Questions & Information
Graduation Requirements (Grades 9-12)
The student must earn a minimum of twenty-six (26) units of credit as follows:
| Subject Area | General | Honors |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Science | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Social Sciences: History/Government/Economics | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Life Management & Finance | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Health & Physical education | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Foreign language | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Bible/Worldview | 0.5 - 4.0 | 0.5 - 4.0 |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Electives | 0.5 - 3.0 | 0.5 - 2.0 |
| TOTAL | 26.0 | 28.0 |
Notes
- Students must be enrolled in one Bible and one English or Social Science course each semester.
- Student must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community/volunteer service each year of attendance.
- Students in grades 9-11 must take 6 courses per semester. Seniors must take at least 4 courses per semester.
- Approved foreign language courses can be completed in 6th-8th grade
Additional Requirements for Honors Distinction:
- Must earn 28 credits
- Must earn 12 credits as Honors, AP, or Dual Credit courses
- Must earn a final, cumulative SCUGP GPA of 4.500 or higher
TUITION & COSTS
| Application Fee | $45 $25 |
| Enrollment Fee | $155 $75 |
| Standard Tuition (Grades 9-12) | $7,200 |
| Materials and Resource Fee | $425 $300 |
| Device Fee (Microsoft Surface Laptop Go) | $200 |
FINANCIAL AID
- For families enrolling in this first year, a minimum of a 10% scholarship will be provided.
- Families may also apply for financial aid up to 25% off using the school's standard financial assistance program.
BEST FIT FOR STUDENTS WHO...
- Are looking for an individualized, flexible model to move at their desired pace with more class options
- Like to be independent, self-guided learners OR
- Enjoy learning in a digital environment with in-person teacher support
- Are creative, entrepreneurial, imaginative, and love doing things out of the ordinary
- Looking for a small-group, family feel to a high school experience
Dr. Tony Wagner, co-director of Harvard's Change Leadership Group, argues that today's school children are facing a "global achievement gap"
Skills American businesses seek and expect versus skills students are getting in less than engaging, less than inspiring, traditional classroom settings
Caused by a global shift from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy...
And the way in which today's school children, brought up with the internet, are motivated to learn.
MVCHS students gain the Survival Skills necessary for the future