Admissions at Valley Christian School

For Christian families seeking a biblical worldview in every classroom, activity, and relationship.

Admissions2025-11-06T18:00:23-08:00

A Christian Education for Christian Families

At Valley Christian School, we partner with parents and churches to disciple students from PreK–12 in a Christ-centered community. Families who visit our campus quickly see the difference – a traditional education built on strong academics, vibrant programs, and a biblical foundation.

Biblical truth shaping the lives tomorrow’s men and women.

Why Choose VCS?

Families who step onto our campus quickly notice the difference. Valley Christian School isn’t just about academics – it’s about nurturing faith, community, and opportunity. From PreK through 12th grade, every student is discipled in a Christ-centered environment where learning and life are rooted in God’s Word.

At VCS, families value:

  • A unified campus that provides consistency and safety from the earliest years through graduation.

  • A traditional education, distinctly Christian, with strong academics and daily Bible instruction.

  • Partnership with parents and churches, joining together in the discipleship of children. More than 90 churches are represented at VCS.

  • A breadth of opportunities in athletics, performing arts, trades, and technology on a 24-acre campus.

Have you taken a personalized tour of our campus?

Schedule your personal tour today!

Let us show you what Valley Christian School can offer your child and your family.

  • See the entire campus

  • Meet teachers and staff

  • Explore our 24-acre campus with expansive athletic facilities

  • Learn about curriculum

  • Understand tuition

  • Q&A on school topics

The VCS Admissions Process

Our admissions process is designed to help families understand Valley Christian School while ensuring each student is placed where they can thrive.

Step 1 Personalized Tour (Optional)

Families may schedule an inquiry tour to learn more about the school’s mission, programs, and expectations in a one-on-one setting. Schedule a Tour

Step 2 Submit an Online Application

Complete the application packet, submit all required forms (teacher reference, church involvement, and immunizations), and pay the $75 non-refundable application fee.

Step 3 Student Assessment

All K–12 Day School and Homeschool applicants will take an academic assessment to determine readiness and placement. Testing requires approximately 1 hour.

Step 4 Family Interview

A meeting will be scheduled with a school principal for the student and parents/guardians following assessment. Please allow up to one hour for the meeting.

Step 5 Decision and Offer of Enrollment

Following assessment and interview, the principal and admissions office will determine eligibility. Accepted students will receive an offer via email.

Step 6 Enrollment Packet & Fee

Upon acceptance, families must complete the online enrollment packet and submit the $300 family enrollment fee (for both Day School and Homeschool). Enrollment is not finalized until this step is completed.

Step 7 Final Enrollment Steps

Once the packet and fee are received, the student will be added to a class roster. The first tuition installment is due in July.

Admissions Guidelines

Admission to Valley Christian School is determined based on the following guidelines, which apply to both the student and their family.

Expectations for Parents and Guardians
  • At least one parent/guardian must be a follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony of their salvation. If one parent is a non-believer, they must still support the Christian orientation and practices of the school.
  • Parents/guardians are expected to regularly attend a Bible-believing church and model a biblical Christian lifestyle.
  • Families must agree with and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith.
  • Families must uphold and support VCS’s biblical definition of marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman.
  • Students must live in the home of a married couple or a single parent without a cohabiting partner.
  • Parents/guardians agree to support the school’s mission, the policies outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook, and practice biblical communication (Matthew 18) when issues arise.
Student Requirements
Age Requirements
  • Pre-K: Must be 4 years old by September 1st.
  • Kindergarten: Must be 5 by midnight, August 31st (WAC 180-39-010).
  • 1st Grade: Must be 6 by midnight, August 31st (WAC 180-39-015).
Readiness & Behavior
  • All K-12 applicants will take an entrance assessment to determine academic placement and readiness. Recommendations for acceptance will be made from the results of the screening.
  • All students must be in good standing (academically and behaviorally) from their previous school.
  • Students who have been expelled or are failing due to lack of effort will not be accepted.
  • Students in grades 7–12 must verbally commit to attend and follow VCS policies.
  • The student must be willing to abide by all the procedures and policies of Valley Christian School and sign the VCS Standard of Conduct Form that includes lifestyle commitments publicly and privately.
Academic Support
  • Students must meet academic criteria for placement through our Academic Assessment (Grades 1–12) OR Kindergarten Readiness Assessment.
  • VCS must have the ability and capacity to support the student’s needs. Enrollment in Directed Studies may apply with additional fees.

See what families are saying about Valley Christian School

Amy Poston

Amy Poston

We've been happy with our son being at VCS. We like what he is being taught and the values that are important to us. We're really pleased with how things are going academically. VCS is a really good fit for our family.

We've been happy with our son being at VCS. We like what he is being taught and the values that are important to us. We're really pleased with how things are going academically. VCS is a really good fit for our family.

VCS Parent

VCS Parent

We really appreciate the caring staff, close family feel, and emphasis on Christian values.

We really appreciate the caring staff, close family feel, and emphasis on Christian values.

VCS Parent

VCS Parent

This school is such an extreme blessing. My kids are getting a Christ-centered education which is so important to us as a family. My kids are academically ahead compared to their peers in other schools.

This school is such an extreme blessing. My kids are getting a Christ-centered education which is so important to us as a family. My kids are academically ahead compared to their peers in other schools.

VCS Parent

VCS Parent

Our teachers love our kids. Administrative staff care and are kind. I feel so safe having my kids at VCS.

Our teachers love our kids. Administrative staff care and are kind. I feel so safe having my kids at VCS.

Mrs. Hopson

Bible, English, and Home Economics teacher

Mrs. Hopson

Bible, English, and Home Economics teacher

God shows up in all of my classes. The connections to His word in the curriculum of English spills over into life lessons in Home Economics.

God shows up in all of my classes. The connections to His word in the curriculum of English spills over into life lessons in Home Economics.

Layla Houston

Class of 2020

Layla Houston

Class of 2020

Mr. & Mrs. Meyer showed me a love for Science and showed me how to see the Lord in Nature and Science. The world tries to use science to disprove God. My teachers used science to prove the existence of God.

Mr. & Mrs. Meyer showed me a love for Science and showed me how to see the Lord in Nature and Science. The world tries to use science to disprove God. My teachers used science to prove the existence of God.

Maddie Johnson

Class of 2019

Maddie Johnson

Class of 2019

My teachers knew me so well and chose to get to know me. Some teachers went as far as inviting my entire class over for pizza and games. VCS was a community where teachers were intentional, students felt included, and had a sense of belonging.

My teachers knew me so well and chose to get to know me. Some teachers went as far as inviting my entire class over for pizza and games. VCS was a community where teachers were intentional, students felt included, and had a sense of belonging.

VCS Parent

VCS Parent

When we enrolled our son as a freshman, his writing and spelling skills tested at a 6th grade level due to a combination of learning disabilities. Within 2 years he was testing at average level for his age. He is about to graduate having made honor roll his entire senior year, and was readily accepted to his university of choice. VCS made it possible for our son to have a level of success and opportunity for a future we never dreamed was possible before.

When we enrolled our son as a freshman, his writing and spelling skills tested at a 6th grade level due to a combination of learning disabilities. Within 2 years he was testing at average level for his age. He is about to graduate having made honor roll his entire senior year, and was readily accepted to his university of choice. VCS made it possible for our son to have a level of success and opportunity for a future we never dreamed was possible before.

Holly Joreteg

Holly Joreteg

My husband and I are constantly sharing our experiences we've had at VCS. It's a blessing to my family. From the moment we walked into VCS, it's so apparent that God comes first.

My husband and I are constantly sharing our experiences we've had at VCS. It's a blessing to my family. From the moment we walked into VCS, it's so apparent that God comes first.

Meesh Fomenko

Class of 2002

Meesh Fomenko

Class of 2002

Mrs. Hopson had us go through Philippians like 30 times. That book has marked my life. Thanks to her class, I often refer to it when I am preaching the Gospel around the world.

Mrs. Hopson had us go through Philippians like 30 times. That book has marked my life. Thanks to her class, I often refer to it when I am preaching the Gospel around the world.

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Tuition & Accessibility

At Valley Christian School, we believe a Christ-centered education should be accessible to Christian families. Tuition is not just a number – it’s an investment in your child’s spiritual growth, academic preparation, and character development.

Because every family’s situation is unique, VCS offers Variable Tuition. This model adjusts tuition based on a family’s financial circumstances, making Christian education possible for more families.

Valley Christian School – an accessible Christian education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Who does Valley Christian School serve?2025-09-22T09:54:37-07:00

Valley Christian School is a Christian school for Christian families. At least one parent/guardian must be a follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony of their salvation, and families are expected to regularly attend a Bible-believing church. VCS partners with parents and churches in the discipleship of students.

What grade levels are offered?2025-09-22T09:54:57-07:00

VCS serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade, all on one unified, 24-acre campus.

What type of education does VCS provide?2025-09-22T09:55:15-07:00

VCS offers a traditional education model, not a classical one. Students receive strong academics taught from a biblical worldview, with daily Bible instruction integrated across subjects.

What is the admissions process?2025-09-22T09:55:30-07:00

The process includes an application, assessment, family interview, and final enrollment steps. A full outline of the steps can be found in the Admissions Process section above.

What are the admissions guidelines?2025-09-22T09:55:46-07:00

Guidelines apply to both parents and students. Families must affirm the Statement of Faith, support biblical values, and partner with the school’s mission. Students must meet age and academic readiness requirements, be in good standing behaviorally, and commit to following VCS policies.

Does VCS provide transportation?2025-09-22T09:56:04-07:00

Yes. Transportation is available through limited bus routes. For safety reasons, route details are not posted publicly, but families can speak with admissions to learn more.

How does tuition work at VCS?2025-09-22T09:56:25-07:00

Valley Christian School uses a Variable Tuition model, making a Christ-centered education accessible to more families. The Tuition Estimator allows families to see how this may apply to them.

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