High School Profile
Capistrano Valley Christian High School is a Christian, college-preparatory, co-educational high school, with grades 9-12. Founded in 1973, CVCS is a Premiere Christian Education School located in the heart of historic San Juan Capistrano, California. CVCS serves families in South Orange County and beyond. Our mission is to provide educational excellence in a Christ centered environment.
ENROLLMENT
175 Students: 58 seniors in the Class of 2011
Student/Teacher ratio: 16/1 (full time), 11/1 (part time), Average class size: 17
FACULTY
Full time: 11, Part time: 5, Masters Degrees: 25% (full time)
ETHNICITY OF STUDENTS
| Caucasion | 74% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Other | 5% |
| African-American | 1% |
SAT SCORES 2011
SAT Composite Median: 619 math, 537 reading, 559 writing
click here to download results and comparisons from 2008-2011
CALIFORNIA
516 math, 501 reading, 500 writing
NATIONAL
516 math, 501 reading, 492 writing
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TEST SCORES
click here to download the latest test results and comparisons
STANFORD 10 ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS 2011
9th Grade class scored post high school
10th Grade class scored post high school
11th Grade class scored post high school
12th Grade class was not tested
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Christian Schools International, California Interscholastic Federation, Association of Secondary School Principals, National Association of College Admissions Counselors, The College Board, National Honor Society, California Scholastic Federation, National English Honors Society, and Spanish National Honors Society.
ACADEMIC YEAR
First semester is August 31st through January 27. Second semester is January 31 through June 16. Grade reports are issued four times during each semester. Course credit is issued in January and June at the end of the first and second semesters.
TESTING
In April, high school students take the Stanford 10 Achievement Test. In October, the PSAT/NMSQT is offered to all freshman, sophomore and junior students. Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT in the spring. Seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT in the fall. CVCS is an ETS Certified Education Partner for the SAT.
CURRICULUM
Students must complete 250 credits to receive a diploma. The curriculum is predominantly college-preparatory and recognized by the University of California and Cal State University as meeting their admission requirements. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses in English (Lang & Lit), Biology, Chemistry, Human Geography, European History, US History, US Gov & Politics, and Calculus. Honors courses are offered in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. Additional courses include Art, Choir, Musical Theater, Physical Education, ELD/SDAIE and Computers. See the UC approved course list at: http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
The minimum credits required for graduation include:
| Bible | 40 Units |
| English | 40 Units |
| History/Social Studies | 40 Units |
| Math | 30 Units |
| Science (Laboratory Science) | 30 Units |
| Physical Education | 20 Units |
| Visual/Performing Arts | 10 Units |
| Language other than English | 20 Units |
| Health/Research & Reading | 10 Units |
| College Prepatory Electives | 40 Units |
Additional honors or AP courses and credits are required to graduate cum laude (270) and summa cum laude (280).
GRADING
A (90 – 100%) Student meets or exceeds standard and developmental expectations.
B (80 – 89%) Student meets standard and some developmental expectations.
C (70 – 79%) Student meets standard course work expectations.
D (60 – 69%) Students meet some, but not all, course work expectations.
F (0% — 59%) Students do not meet course work expectations.
Advanced Placement and Honors courses are designated as such on the students’ transcripts and are weighted in the calculation of their GPA.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
CVCS is a Chapter of the California Scholastic Federation, the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society and the Spanish National Honors Society. Qualifying students are encouraged to become active members.
Spiritual Emphasis
Our goal is that our students will love the Lord with all of their hearts, minds and souls; and that they will know Christ as their personal Savior. With that knowledge, our students will develop and use their God‐given gifts and abilities in daily life. We hope that students evidence the fruits of the Spirit in developmentally appropriate ways and that they will intellectually defend their faith. Students should possess and be able to articulate a biblical worldview and know, understand and apply God’s Word in daily life. From this head and heart knowledge, students will effectively share their faith with others and understand that their choices and actions have eternal consequences for both themselves and others. Each week throughout the school year, all CVCS students attend Chapel and are challenged to grow in their faith and service.
Mentorship Program
This opportunity creates small groups designed to train students to be leaders and to integrate students’ academic, spiritual, and social lives through the medium of healthy peer communities and meaningful, consistent relationships with a faculty mentor.
Technology
CVCS is committed to providing a learning environment where technology is a functional and accessible tool for all teachers and students. As part of this commitment, all high school students participate in a 1 to 1 laptop program. As a participant in this program, each high school student will receive a state‐of‐the‐art tablet PC that will serve as an integral component of the curriculum in each class. We are proud to offer the only fully integrated 1 to 1 tablet program in South Orange County.
ATHLETICS
CVCS is a member of the Western Athletic Conference and CIF‐SS Southern Section and participates in the CIF Pursuing Victory with Honor program, emphasizing character development. In 2010‐2011, league championships were won in Baseball, Softball, Football, Baseball and Girl’s Tennis. Girls’ athletics include volleyball, tennis, cross‐country, basketball, softball, and cheer. Boys’ athletics include football, cross‐country, basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and golf. Competitive Weightlifting is also offered to both boys & girls.
ACCREDITATION
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Association of Christian Schools International accredit Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
Student Leadership Team
CVCS hosts several social events and dances for our High School students, including Pep Rallies, Spirit Week, Homecoming, Winter Formal, Dodge Ball Tournament, Sadie Hawkins, and Prom. The student leaders are involved in the planning and organizing of these fun events.
