Junior High School

Junior High Students jump into the air in front of the educational building

Unique Opportunities Lead to Discovery

Valley Christian Junior High (VCJH) channels the natural curiosity and energy of every sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade student to cultivate unparalleled growth intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

At VCJH, students will be introduced to new ideas and perspectives in a challenging and nurturing environment. Coupled with a solid academic foundation, Junior High students have unique opportunities to explore and develop their God-given talents in the arts, music, math, science, and business. Junior High Athletic programs teach healthy concepts like teamwork and discipline as young student-athletes prepare their bodies and minds to compete at the next level. Our Junior High students enter Valley Christian High School ready for college prep levels of learning, creating, and competing.

AMSE (STEM)

Junior AMSE (Applied Math, Science, and Engineering)

Our junior high STEM program, the Junior Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute, provides students with incredible facilities and unique opportunities to inspire future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers, while preparing them for high school. Designed to enhance and expand on the comprehensive math, science and STEM electives, VCJH offers many opportunities for students to participate in Junior AMSE, from the WarriorBots competitive robotics team to a variety of innovative hands-on science and engineering programs.

Junior AMSE

Junior High Facilities

BEI (Business)

Explore BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation)

The Explore Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation program starts with the belief that every student is creative and can solve real-world challenges through entrepreneurship. Students are challenged to come up with tangible products and learn the entrepreneurial process required to take a product from concept to pitch. VCJH students develop their creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills through various learning opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. Explore BEI provides the following hands-on, project-based learning opportunities grounded in biblical principles while introducing the concepts of entrepreneurship.

Explore BEI

Arts

Junior Conservatory

Our Junior Conservatory offers young artists the opportunity to build upon their God-given talents, and discover their unique artistic voice. A full range of visual and performing arts classes allow students to create together and learn by doing. The Junior Conservatory classes are instructed by our K-12 faculty, many of whom hale from some of the finest conservatories in the world, including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and the Peabody Institute enhancing the unmatched quality of the Junior Conservatory.

Junior Conservatory

Athletics

Junior High Athletics

Valley Christian Junior High Physical Education and Human Performance Department empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life. VCJH athletic teams compete at the highest level of competition in Santa Clara County. We offer a balanced program consisting of 22 teams competing in 13 different sports; our commitment is to hire coaches who model Christian values both on and off the athletic field and prepare our emerging student-athletes to be leaders in the community.

Junior High athletics

admissions

Tuition Information

Financial Assistance

Meet the Principal

Meet the Principal

Welcome to VCJH!

Junior High is a time when students develop valuable skills, cultivate rich friendships, and deepen their understanding of the world. Our dedicated faculty and staff guide and support students throughout this journey, fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages exploration and personal growth.

We commit to providing an inspiring and interactive learning experience. Believing in the importance of a well-rounded education, our students will access a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs to explore their interests and talents outside the classroom.

We emphasize character development and spiritual formation, instilling in our students values such as wisdom, honor, sacrifice, and courage. Through our strong Christian foundation, we encourage students to deepen their relationship with God, embrace their unique gifts, and use them to positively impact the world around them.

We value your partnership and encourage open dialogue. Together, we will create a nurturing and dynamic educational experience where students can flourish academically, grow personally, and deepen their faith.

Once again, welcome to Valley Christian Junior High!

Sincerely,
Eric Maxwell
Valley Christian Schools
Junior High Principal

I am grateful and thankful for this campus. Valley’s community has a strong sense of stewardship for this campus. The campus is beautiful, everyone is so comfortable here - a place where friends and family gather.-Freddie Stearns, VCS Parent

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The classes are challenging and well balanced. I have seen my child grow in his wisdom and knowledge here at Valley.-VCS Parent