At Valley Lutheran High School, we offer a wide variety of classroom subjects with the goal of preparing students who are well-rounded and equipped for their futures. We currently offer seven Advanced Placement courses, in which students who pass the AP Exam can receive college credit. Our curriculum also adheres to the Common Core State Standards, which have been formally adopted by 42 states.
A listing of all of our courses is below while a detailed course description of each can be found here.
English
- Transitional Reading (semester)
- Transitional Writing (semester)
- Introduction to Literature (semester)
- Introduction to Research (semester)
- Literature Seminar (theme-based) (semester)
- Introduction to Language and Composition (semester)
- Research Seminar (semester)
- Interpersonal Communication (semester)
- Creative Writing (semester)
- AP English Language (offered alternate years with Literature)
- AP English Literature (offered alternate years with Language)
Fine Arts
- Art 1
- Art 2
- Studio Art
- Drama (semester)
- Wind Ensemble
- Symphonic Band (by audition only)
- Mixed Chorus
- Golden Voice (by audition only)
Foreign Language
- French 1, 2, 3, 4 (Honors)
- Spanish 1, 2, 3, AP
Math
- Algebra 1A
- Algebra 1B
- Algebra
- Informal Geometry
- Geometry
- Intermediate Algebra 2
- Advanced Algebra 2
- Statistics (semester)
- Advanced Applications in Mathematics (semester)
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus
Physical Education
- Girls Health (9th grade)
- Boys Health (9th grade)
- Fitness for Life (either semester or year)
Practical Arts
- Computer Fundamentals (semester)
- Keyboarding (semester)
- Office 1 (semester)
- Computer 1 (semester)
- Computer 2 (semester)
Science
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Honors Biology
- Advanced Chemistry (semester)
- AP Biology
Social Studies
- Global Issues
- Western Civilization (semester)
- Non-Western Civilization (semester)
- United States History
- AP US History
- Government/Economics
- Honors Government/Economics
- Psychology (semester)
Theology
- Theology 1
- Theology 2
- Theology 3
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Vocation
Other
- Vocational Education – Career Center
- Various Dual Enrollment courses