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I never fail to be surprised by decisions made by educational leaders here in California.

Every year, thousands of people across the country will join the March for Life rally to take action and fight for the rights of the unborn. Because I support the conviction that life in the womb is worthy of protection, I am moved to share my heart with you.

In recent years, there has been a resurgent interest in Christian education across the country, and its focus on cultivating Godly character in students has never been more necessary. The classic virtue, fortitude, has been traditionally defined as the ability to demonstrate courage in the face of fear and uncertainty. At VCS, discussions around character, for example, happen often.

In recent years, there has been a resurgent interest in Christian education across the country, and its focus on cultivating Godly character in students has never been more necessary. The classic virtue, fortitude, has been traditionally defined as the ability to demonstrate courage in the face of fear and uncertainty. At VCS, discussions around character, for example, happen often.

My hope is that you will find these ideas to be helpful categories in which to think, and perhaps be inspired to renew your own effort to express encouragement, appreciation and gratitude.

From ancient Greece to the modern workforce, many have noted the importance of math proficiency. Today, success in math distinguishes top performers in a wide variety of fields.

Socratic Seminar is an engaging instructional format, consisting of two groups of students arranged in circles (i.e. “inner circle” and “outer circle”), in which a teacher facilitates idea-centered discussion between students on a rich, idea-stimulating text in order to increase active learning.

As a private, Christian school, we care deeply about the academic preparation of our students. We believe fundamentally that students who are well-equipped academically are prepared for whatever vocation God is calling them to.

The ancient Greeks had a word for education: paideia. It’s meaning, however, was inclusive of much more than academic study.

Your child may have just entered early education this year – the idea of graduation may seem incredibly far away. Or maybe your child is in the last semester of his senior year at VCS and you’re wondering, “How did we get here?”