7 INSTRUCTION

West Valley Christian is a non-denominational school not affiliated with a particular

church and serves families from diverse backgrounds.
Therefore, the school
attempts to emphasize matters of doctrine upon which Christians agree rather than
emphasize matters upon which there is disagreement among sincere
Christians.
The school subscribes to a Statement of Faith that is in agreement with orthodox
evangelical Christianity. Other than the fundaments of the faith written in our
Statement of Faith, we do not focus on the distinctives of any denomination.
7.1 Curriculum
7.1.1

The curriculum shall reflect the Christ-centered philosophy of the school in

each of its varied components.

7.1.2

Curriculum development shall be under the overall control of the of the

School Board. The Board/Administration shall have direct responsibility for:
7.1.2.1

Adding or dropping courses to or from the curriculum

7.1.2.2

Adding or dropping course requirements for students at all grade

7.1.2.3

Establishing and periodically reviewing credit requirements

7.1.2.4

Maintaining a curriculum review process and a cycle of curriculum

review that makes sure WVCS is staying up to date and that the
curriculum is coordinated and properly delivered across all grade
levels and subject areas.

levels

domains.

7.1.3

The Board shall delegate the responsibility for the curriculum coordination
and study to the administration and hold those groups accountable for study,
reports, and delivery of the curriculum.

7.1.4

The curriculum will:

7.1.4.1

Include, but not be limited to, the study of the Bible (each year the
student is enrolled), English and language arts, social studies,
mathematics, fine arts, sciences, physical education, computer
education, technology, and foreign language.

7.1.4.2

Maintain a proper relationship between the cognitive and affective

7.1.4.3

Seek to provide academic growth appropriate to the needs and

intellectual ability of all students.

7.1.4.4

Show a continual progress from level to level in each subject and will
show an interrelationship among subjects.

7.1.4.5

Meet or exceed the State of Arizona graduation standards.

7.1.4.6 Meet or exceed the standards of the Association of Christian School

International (ACSI).

7.1.5

A curriculum guide will be developed by the administration, published, and

regularly updated and will include all courses taught in the school.

7.2 Testing
7.2.1

Testing
7.2.1.1

Standardized Testing. Standardized testing will be primarily used as

a tool to aid the teacher in diagnosing both individual and general
class-wide weaknesses that should be addressed during the year.
Achievement tests are to be given in the spring.
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7.3

7.4

School Year
7.3.1

The school year shall satisfy the requirements of the compulsory school
attendance law as defined in the state code for non-public schools.

7.3.2

The administration will provide a school calendar to all parents, students and
staff (see Appendix). The school year calendar will be submitted to and
approved by the Board before publication.

7.3.3

Vacation periods will correspond as closely as possible with area Christian

schools and local public school systems.

Summer School
WVCS currently does not offer summer school

7.5

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
7.5.1 The administration will approve all teaching materials and textbooks.
7.5.2 Instructional supplies will be provided by the school at the beginning of the
school year.