Valor Christian High School
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| Valor Christian High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 3775 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 |
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| Information | |
| School district | None |
| Principal | Kurt Unruh |
| Dean | Jeff Gardella |
| Enrollment |
155 |
| Type | Private Secondary School |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Athletics | 4A |
| Athletics conference | Undetermined |
| Motto | Influence Through Excellence |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Color(s) | Navy, Columbia Blue, White |
| Established | 2007 |
| Information | 303-471-3000 |
| Homepage | http://www.valorchristian.com |
Valor Christian High School is a private, Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It opened to serve 155 students on September 4th, 2007. [1]
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[edit] History
The first Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with a planned US$93 million for the school's construction.[1] Construction is ongoing.
[edit] Campus
The entire campus is approximately 35 acres in size.
The academic campus has 35 classrooms, 8 science labs, 5,300 sq. ft. library, 2 technology labs, and a world language lab. There is a chapel, as well as plans for a Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Athletically, there are 2 gymnasiums, a wrestling room, fitness center, locker rooms, and plans to build a 3,000 seat stadium, a synthetic field and olympic track, softball and baseball fields, and plans for an aquatic natatorium with a 50-meter pool, a 25 meter pool, and separate diving well.
Valor Christian High School is currently in the process of funding the Visual and Performing Arts Center. Construction on this building is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2008. Construction on the natatorium will follow the completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Center.
[edit] Students
In 2007, 155 freshmen and sophomore students were enrolled with plans to expand each preceding year to a goal of 1,200. In the second semester of 2007, 15 students transferred to Valor Chrisitian.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
The sports that are offered and the year of their inception:
Fall Sports
Football 2007-08; Boys Soccer 2007-08; Girls Volleyball 2007-08; Boys Golf 2007-08; Boys Cross Country 2007-08; Girls Cross Country 2007-08; Spirit Squad / Dance 2008-09; Boys Tennis 2008-09; Girls Softball 2008-09; Girls Gymnastics 2009-10; Girls Field Hockey 2009-10;
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball 2007-08; Girls Basketball 2007-08; Wrestling 2007-08; Girls Swimming 2007-08; Ice Hockey 2009-10; Boys & Girls Skiing 2009-10
Spring Sports
Baseball 2007-08; Girls Soccer 2007-08; Lacrosse 2007-08; Boys Track & Field 2007-08; Girls Track & Field 2007-08; Girls Golf 2007-08; Boys Swimming 2008-09; Girls Tennis 2008-09
[edit] Curriculum
Valor offers courses on Biblical Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, History, World Languages, Fine Arts, Health and Fitness, and Directed Learning.
Valor strives to provide a faith-based curriculum that is intended to be a strong preparation for college. Valor's goal is to prepare tomorrows leaders in Christ.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Gallo, Bill. "Christian high school welcomes 'pioneers'", Rocky Mountain News, September 4, 2007. Accessed 4 September 2007.
