Valor Christian High School
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Influence Through Excellence
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| 3775 Grace Blvd. Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126 United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°32′26″N 104°56′42″W / 39.5405°N 104.9449°W |
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| Type | College Preparatory |
| Established | 2007 |
| School district | Independent |
| Principal | David K. Cooper |
| Head of school | Kurt Unruh |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 800 |
| Color(s) | Navy, Columbia Blue, White |
| Athletics | 4A |
| Athletics conference | Jefferson County (Jeffco) 4A |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Information | 303-471-3000 |
| Website | http://www.valorchristian.com/ |
Valor Christian High School is a private, Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States.[1]
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[edit] History
Valor Christian High School is a Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with a planned US$93 million for the school's construction. The school opened in 2007 to both freshmen (9th grade) and sophomore (10th grade) students.[1]
[edit] Campus
The entire campus is approximately 35 acres (140,000 m2) in size.
The campus has 3 buildings with 35 classrooms, 8 science labs, a 5,300 sq ft (490 m2) library, 2 technology labs, a chapel and a world language lab.
Athletically, there are two gymnasiums, an indoor climbing wall, wrestling room, fitness center, locker rooms, a stadium, synthetic field and olympic track, softball and baseball fields.
[edit] Students and Faculty
In 2007, 155 freshmen and sophomore students were enrolled with plans to expand each year with a goal of 1,200.
As of August 2010, there is a total enrollment of approximately 688 students with a 55:45 ratio of male to female students and a 9:1 student to faculty ratio. There are 70 members on the faculty. 76% of the faculty have advanced degrees.[2]
[edit] Accreditation
Valor Christian is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and AdvancED.[2]
[edit] Extracurricular activities
There are 22 sports that are offered:
Fall Sports
Football; Boys Soccer; Girls Volleyball; Boys Golf; Boys Cross Country; Girls Cross Country; Spirit Squad/Dance; Boys Tennis; Girls Softball;
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball; Girls Basketball; Wrestling; Girls Swimming and Diving; Ice Hockey
Spring Sports
Baseball; Girls Soccer; Boys Lacrosse; Girls Lacrosse; Boys Track & Field; Girls Track & Field; Girls Golf; Girls Tennis
Accomplishments
In the Spring of 2009, the Valor Christian Girls Soccer team was the 4A Colorado State Championship Runner-Up to Wheat Ridge High School.
On October 6, 2009, Valor Christian won the 4A Colorado State Boys Golf Championship at Highlands Ranch Golf Course. Valor won the team title and had the individual champion, Wyndham Clark.
On December 5, 2009, Valor Christian won the 3A Colorado State Football Championship at Legacy Stadium in Aurora, defeating Steamboat Springs 41-14.
As of July 1, 2010, Valor Christian became member of the Jeffco 4A League due to the disbanding of the Pioneer League in the Spring of 2010.[3]
On October 5, 2010, Valor Christian repeated as 4A Colorado State Boys Golf Champions at The Club at Flying Horse golf course.
On December 4, 2010, Valor Christian won the 4A Colorado State Football Championship at Mile High Stadium, defeating Wheat Ridge 38-8.
On May 25, 2011, Valor Christian won the 4A Colorado Girls Soccer Championship at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, defeating Wheat Ridge 1-0.
[edit] Curriculum
Valor offers courses on Biblical Studies, Business Studies, Communication Studies, Directed Learning, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Outdoor Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology, World Languages, Art, Webdesign, Advanced music production and Fitness.
Valor strives to provide a faith-based curriculum that is intended to be a strong preparation for college. Valor's goal is to prepare tomorrow's leaders in Christ.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Gallo, Bill. "Christian high school welcomes 'pioneers'", Rocky Mountain News, September 4, 2007. Accessed 4 September 2007.
- ^ a b "Valor Christian Fact Book", Valor Christian Fact Book, Accessed 20 Sep 2010.
- ^ "CHSAA Board of Control Committee Report"Colorado High School Board of Control Committee Report, Accessed 18 Feb 2010.
