I’m Karen Hester, the principal of the AVCS High School.

It is an honor to be a part of the Antelope Valley Christian High School team! We have a passion for High School students. We desire to work together with the parents to accomplish academic and spiritual success as they live God-honoring lives. AVCS provides the opportunity for academic excellence in a supportive environment.

We challenge young people to explore new ideas, build analytical thinking skills and develop a foundation of faith for a lifetime. Students have a unique opportunity to study in a small, close-knit community with young people from around the world. Our international boarding program includes students from across the globe. This enhances the classroom with a breadth of cultural and social backgrounds.

AVCS offers all students a rigorous course study, preparing them for University studies. Over the last six years, 98% of our graduates have been accepted into a four-year University. Many are making their mark in top ranked schools, continuing in a path of integrity and academic discipline established here at AVCS.

We offer a fully accredited, UC Approved curriculum in which every student graduates with coursework required for University admission. AP courses are available in several subject areas. We also encourage students to be involved in all aspects of school activities such as sports, community service, fine arts, technology, leadership and clubs in order to develop their talents and interests.

We believe High School students are ready to undertake rigorous coursework with individual guidance from a supportive faculty and administration. After-school tutoring programs allow every student to receive the individual assistance they need. Academic counselors ensure students have the guidance needed for academic planning and college admission.

We accept students of all faiths and backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a College Preparatory HS diploma in a Christian environment. We hope you will find AVCS a place where your student and family will thrive. We hope you will come and be a part of the AVCS family!

In Christian service,

Karen Hester
Jr. High/HS Principal

High school grades 9 through 12 are designed to prepare students for college. The curriculum is structured to build college caliber writing, math, and critical thinking skills required for success in a college environment. AVCS is also committed to development of moral and spiritual character as well as leadership potential within each person through a well rounded program of community involvement and other extracurricular activities. Students participate in events sponsored by the Associated Christian Schools International (ACSI) including creative writing, public speaking, and dramatic presentations.

NINTH GRADE

• English: a rigorous writing program that builds composition skills. Includes research papers as well as book analysis and reporting
• Math: Algebra I including linear equations, variables, polynomials, inequalities, quadratics, and irrational numbers. Basic Math II and Pre-Algebra also available.
• Government and Economics: the founding of the United States, the US constitution, congress, court system, bureaucracy, and voting system
• Science: basic meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, geology, physics, and electronics
• Fine arts, foreign language, bible class, and physical education are also required
• Computer programming

TENTH GRADE

• English: the writing program continues to focus on honing composition skills through research papers as well as book analysis and reporting
• Math: Algebra II will teach students quadratic equations, logarithms, progressions, and factoring.
• Consumer math: personal finance, small business operations, budgeting, housing, taxes, banking, and investment
• World history and geography: the Reformation Era, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and World Wars
• Science: Biology with lab includes botany, human anatomy and physiology, zoology, cellular biology
• World literature and fine arts
• Electives in foreign language, fine arts, computers, health, and physical education

ELEVENTH GRADE

• English: the writing program continues to focus on honing composition skills through research papers as well as book analysis and reporting
• Consumer math: personal finance, small business operations, budgeting, housing, taxes, banking, and investment
• United States history, including the formation and establishment of America, the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Industrial Revolution, and America's role in all twentieth century conflicts and wars
• Science: Biology with lab includes botany, human anatomy and physiology, zoology, cellular biology
• American literature including writers and works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
• Electives include chemistry, geometry, foreign language, fine arts, physical education, and computer classes

TWELFTH GRADE

• English: studies writers and works for the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Elizabethan and Puritan periods, the Eighteenth Century, Romantic Era, Victorian Age, and Twentieth Century
• More of the writing program with continued emphasis on college level research papers
• Science: Biology with lab includes botany, human anatomy and physiology, zoology, cellular biology
• American literature including writers and works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
• Electives include advanced mathematics, science, foreign language, and history

ELECTIVES

• Advanced Mathematics: Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus
• Business Courses: Typing, Shorthand, Consumer Economics, Business Uses of Computers, Business Law, Introduction to Business
• Cheerleading/Pep Squad: (For Grades 7-12)
• Computers: Introduction to Computers, Basic Language, Pascal Language, Spread Sheets and Graphics, Business Uses of Computers
• Fine Arts: Music, Drama, Acting, Drawing & Design, Clay Sculpting, Yearbook, Newspaper
• Physical Education: Aerobics, Weight Training, Fundamentals of Athletics
• Science: Physics, Chemistry