7th - 12th Grade
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Grade 9
Pds./Wk. Subject Credits
5 Bible 1.0
5 English 9 1.0
5 Algebra I (Honors or Standard) 1.0
5 Physical Science (Honors or Standard) 1.0
5 World Geography 1.0
5 Foreign Language I 1.0
5 Computer I 1.0
1 Physical Education 0.2
1 Home Economics/Art/Shop/PE Elective 0.2
3 Choir (elective) 0.4
Grade 10
5 Bible 1.0
5 English 10 1.0
5 Algebra II (Honors or Standard) 1.0
5 Biology 1.0
5 World History 1.0
5 Computer II 1.0
5 Foreign Language II 1.0
1 Physical Education 0.2
1 Home Economics/Art/Shop/PE Elective 0.2
3 Choir (elective) 0.4
Grade 11
5 Bible 1.0
5 English 11 1.0
5 Advanced Geometry (Honors) 1.0
5 Algebra III (Standard) 1.0
5 Advanced Physics (Honors) 1.0
5 Conceptual Physics (Standard) 1.0
5 American Government 1.0
5 *Life Skills 1.0
4 Health (½ year ) 0.4
4 Speech (½ year) 0.4
1 Physical Education 0.2
1 Home Economics/Art/Shop/PE Elective 0.2
3 Choir (elective) 0.4
Grade 12
5 Bible 1.0
5 English 12 1.0
5 + Calculus (Honors) 1.0
5 Geometry (Standard) 1.0
5 Chemistry (Honors) 1.0
5 Environment Science (Standard) 1.0
5 *Apologetics 1.0
1 Physical Education 0.2
1 Home Economics/Art/Shop/PE Elective 0.2
3 Choir (Elective) 0.4
5 College English 101 and 102 (Elective) 1.0
+ Calculus required to Qualify as Valedictorian/Salutatorian Candidate
*Life Skills and Apologetics are CVCS requirements for graduation. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is instituting a life skills class as part of state graduation requirements.
**Core courses are Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.
***Substitutions: Students may substitute VLN or dual-enrollment classes for in-person classes. However, substitutions of core courses must be consistent (for example, Math for Math, Science for Science, Social Studies for Social Studies, English for Language Arts, Bible for Bible, etc.). Students may substitute online electives for non-core courses. Please note: Substituting a full-year course requires either one full-year course or two half-year courses.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 23.5 credits for graduation – grades 9-12
Students generally take the following:
• 4 credits of Bible (in case of a transfer student, one year of Bible for each year at CVCS)
• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of Mathematics
• 4 credits of Science
• 4 credits of Social Studies
• 2 credits of Art & Humanities
• 2 credits of Computer Science
• 2 credits of Foreign Language
• 1 credit of Physical Education & Health
Our high school consists of students in grades 7 through 12. We consider grades 7 and 8 as middle school and 9 through 12 as high school.
Our curriculum includes basic as well as honors courses, and our students receive a superior, well-rounded education. Our students take classes in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, and Foreign Language as core courses. We also offer classes in Computer, Music, Art, Home Economics, Physical Education and Industrial Arts (Shop). Additional courses are available through our Virtual School program. We also have choir and drama for grades 7-12. Our full list of classes is included in the CVCS Parent-Student Handbook.
We use a traditional classroom setting and purchase our textbooks from a variety of Christian and secular publishers. We choose textbooks that meet our philosophy, as well as those textbooks with the strongest teaching material for each subject.
The high school has a well-equipped computer lab, which meets the needs of students in this technological age. Our library is also located in the high school wing.
Our school features a hot lunch program. The lunches include a meat, fruit, bread, drink, and salad bar. Students may also pack their lunch or bring food from home to heat in a microwave oven.
Our middle school and high school students compete in the Association of Christian Schools International Spelling Bee, Creative Writing, Math Olympics, and Fine Arts events.
Our varsity athletic teams include baseball, basketball and soccer for boys, and basketball, soccer and volleyball for girls.