Academics
Valley Lutheran High School offers a strong academic program, providing opportunities for students to take honors classes in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Typical Academic Program
The following is the typical academic program our students experience:
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Freshmen |
Sophomores |
Juniors |
Seniors |
Theology |
Freshman Theology |
Sophomore Theology |
Junior Theology |
Senior Theology |
English |
Freshman English
or
Honors Fr. English |
Sophomore English
or
Honors Soph. English |
Junior English
or
Honors Junior English |
Senior English
or
AP English Literature |
Social Studies |
Contemporary Issues (1/2 yr) |
World History |
Government (1/2 yr)
Economics (1/2 yr) |
US History
or
AP US History |
Mathematics |
Pre Algebra,
Algebra I, or
Honors Geometry |
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Honors Geometry, or Honors Algebra 2 |
Geometry,
Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, or Honors Pre-Calculus |
Algebra 2, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or Survey of Mathematics |
Spanish |
Spanish I |
Spanish II |
Spanish III
(optional) |
Spanish IV
(Optional) |
Physical Education |
PE (1/2 yr)
Health (1/2 yr) |
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Music |
At least 1 semester of music required |
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Science |
Biology |
Environmental Science, Human Biology, or Honors Anatomy and Physiology |
Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, or Honors Anatomy and Physiology |
Honors Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, or Honors Anatomy and Physiology |
Additional required courses |
Freshman Seminar (1/2 year) |
Communications (1/2 year) |
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Please note that this represents a typical program for most students. Some courses are offered every other year. For more information about our course offerings, please view the course catalog.
Graduation Requirements
All Valley Lutheran High School graduates are required to complete the following minimum requirements for Graduation:
| Theology |
4 units |
| English |
4 units |
| Social Studies |
3 1/2 units |
| Mathematics |
4 units
All students must successfully pass Algebra II |
| Science |
3 units
One (1) unit must be Biology |
| Foreign Language |
2 units |
| Physical Education |
1 unit |
| Health |
1/2 unit |
| Computers |
1 unit |
| Fine Arts |
1 unit |
| Freshman Seminar |
1/2 unit |
| Communications |
1/2 unit |
| Electives |
3 1/2 units |
| Total |
28 units |
These requirements represent the minimum requirements for a Valley Lutheran High School diploma. Students planning to attend a four-year university after high school are strongly encouraged to exceed these requirements, especially in areas of Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Language.
Standardized Testing
Freshman take a placement test before school starts and EXPLORE in October
Sophomores take the PLAN in October
Juniors take the PSAT
Seniors take ACT and SAT in preparation for college acceptance (not given at VLHS)
Click here for more information about standardized testing from the Counselor's Edline page.
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