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HS Summer School – Virtual Academy

Posted on May 11th, 2012

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Academics, High School, Summer Programs

TerraNova Standardized Testing Schedule and Information grades 9-11

Posted on April 23rd, 2012

Students in grades 9-11 will be taking the TerraNova Achievement tests on Monday-Wednesday, April 23-25, 2012. Please click here for complete details and schedule.

Academics, High School

On Campus SAT Prep

Posted on December 2nd, 2011

Maximize your score on the SAT. Classes begin in January!

Standard Group course:

- 22 hours of instruction (4 online)
- Review of key concepts and strategies
- 5 full-length proctored practice exams

- Price: $499

Upgrade to our Hybrid Course (best value):

- Everything included in the group course
- 4 hours of private tutoring ($500 value)
- Online Virtual Tutor ($99 value)

 - Price: $799

Mock SAT: Saturday, January 7th at 9am-1pm, cost is $10, call RP to register.

Parent/Student Presentation: Saturday, January 7th at 1:00pm-2:00pm, held immediately after the exam.

*Financial assistance is available for any student in need for the standard Group Course. Please contact your College Counseling office for details BEFORE enrolling*

SAT Class – March 10th Exam

Sat, 1/28 9:00am – 1:00pm Diagnostic
Thu, 2/2 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 1
Sat, 2/4 9:00am – 1:00pm Exam 2
Thu, 2/9 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 3
Thu, 2/16 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 4
Sat, 2/18 9:00am – 1:00pm Exam 3
Thu, 2/23 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 4
Sat, 2/25 9:00am – 1:00pm Exam 4
Thu, 3/1 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 5
Sat, 3/3 9:00am – 1:00pm Exam 5
Thu, 3/8 6:00pm – 9:00pm Class 6

To enroll call 1-877-738-7737 or go to www.revolutionprep.com

Private tutoring is also available for the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject tests. Our private tutoring program matches one of our exceptional tutors to each student based on his or her learning style, academic strengths and weaknesses, and personality. This process ensures that each student gets the most out of these one-one-one tutoring sessions. Private tutoring packages start at $999.

Academics, High School

PSAT – Instructions for Testing on Oct. 12

Posted on October 5th, 2011

PN_Benefits_Flyer 2010.pdf

PSAT – A-step-to-the-future.pdf

This is another reminder that all 9th through 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT test on campus on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:10 a.m. You already paid for the cost for testing through the payment of your student’s fees at the beginning of the school year.

Below, you will find room assignments for students and other general information about the day. If you are picking up your student from one of our bus drop-off points, please make arrangements to arrive at the adjusted pick-up time so that your student is not waiting at that location for an extended period of time.

SCHEDULE:  Wednesday, October 12 from 8:10 to 11:00 AM students will be testing (see the list below for room assignments).  Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM.  Buses will leave at 11:15 AM.

LOCATION:    Students will report to their 1st period class for testing. However, all students will be testing in the High School East BuildingIf your 1st period class is not usually in the HS East Building, please consult the room assignments below to determine what room your 1st period class will be using. Per PSAT/NMSQT testing policy, no food or drink (including water) will be allowed in classrooms.  Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS:

PE (Mr. Oden) PROCEED TO 106 HS EAST PE (Mr. Mylar) PROCEED TO 133 HS EAST
Algebra 1 PROCEED TO 215 HS EAST French 3 IN ROOM 226 HS EAST
Ceramics PROCEED TO 226 HS EAST Bible 10 (Dr. Cruz) PROCEED TO 227 HS EAST
Web 1 PROCEED TO 204 HS EAST Study Skills PROCEED TO 204 HS EAST
Bible 10 (Mr. Mackie) PROCEED TO 212 HS EAST US History PROCEED TO 213 HS EAST
Speech IN ROOM 217 HS EAST Wt Training PROCEED TO 216 HS EAST
All 1st Period TA’s PROCEED TO 216 HS EAST Spanish 4 IN ROOM TO 216 HS EAST
Choir PROCEED TO 201 HS EAST

PSP STUDENTS

All PSP students who are taking a class on campus and wish to take the PSAT, please check-in with the front office.

  • OFF-CAMPUS PSP STUDENTS (WHO DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASSES ON THE WCHS CAMPUS): PLEASE CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENTS.  PLEASE BRING A CHECK FOR $15 PAYABLE TO WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS.

PSAT Information

The PSAT/NMSQT is mandatory for every WCHS 9th through 11th grade student. The cost for the exam has already been covered through the payment of your students fees. The PSAT/NMSQT is an exam that provides our school community with many practical benefits. It prepares students for the SAT, enters them into competition for national scholarships and awards, and provides both students and teachers with an accurate measurement of progress in the areas of Math, Critical Reading, and Critical Writing. We have made this test mandatory at Western Christian because of these benefits.

In case you have not heard of the PSAT/NMSQT, or in case you would like to refresh your memory about what it is and why students across the nation take it, I have included the following link as a resource for parents: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/tests/meet-tests/21296.html. This website has a wealth of information about the exam and test-taking in general. If you notice that your student struggles with stress when taking tests, I recommend clicking on the following article, titled, “Handling Test Stress: Practical Tips to Help Your Child.”

Another helpful site explains approaches to preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT. This site provides pertinent information for students about the exam, including practice questions and information about scholarship opportunities.

Attached in this email, you will also notice two helpful brochures and pamphlets that relate to the PSAT. The attached presentation titled PSAT- A Step to the Future is extremely informative. Please examine these attachments and, most importantly, discuss the exam and its importance with your student.

Our aim at Western Christian is not to overwhelm you with information, but to assist you as you make every effort to equip your student to achieve excellence in all they put their heart and mind toward.

If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT, or testing in general, please feel free to contact me or any member of the WCHS administration. Thank you for partnering with us in this effort.

Academics, High School

Congratulations Class of 2011!

Posted on July 5th, 2011

Congratulations Class of 2011! You have accomplished so much! The Lord is glorified by your hard work and dedication. The academic and collegiate choices of the Western Christian High School class of 2011 speak volumes about our amazing students and the success they have achieved through the guidance and mission of our dedicated and passionate teachers, staff, and administration.

Click here for a complete listing of scholarship offerings and college and university acceptances.

HONORING OUR GRADUATES OF 2011

 

Academics, College Acceptance Updates, College Info, High School, HS Special Events

Western Christian fundraising for iPads

Posted on July 5th, 2011

School sees tablets as a tool for learning

Article from DailyBulletin.com
Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer

Created: 07/04/2011 07:02:10 AM PDT

UPLAND – For Western Christian Schools’ officials, Apple iPads will be viewed as a tool for learning rather than a distraction during class.

Western’s High School campus in Upland and k-8 campus in Claremont, will each have 30 iPads traveling from classroom to classroom when school starts in September.

“This year we thought what a great idea to raise money for iPad lab, which is basically a portable computer lab, but instead of using standard PC or Mac computers it will be done with the iPad,” said Brandon Doolittle, advancement director at Western Christian Schools.

So far, 50 iPads have been purchased with money raised during a fundraiser in May. Doolittle is raising money for an additional 10.

The ultimate goal will be to have an iPad for every student, Doolittle said.

“This is kind of like our kick start to get teachers used to it, get students used to it and to get parents familiar with where we’re going as a school,” Doolittle said. “If all goes well we could see this implemented at the high school for the 2012-13 school year as a one to one program.”

For students who do not like the idea of dissecting a frog during science class, there’s an App for that.

“Once you have the frog dissected you can pick apart the organs that have been exposed and they get enlarged full screen and you move them in in a 3D space and read about their functions,” Doolittle said.

Teachers are currently researching various ways to implement the use of the iPad and its applications into their 2011-12 curriculum, Doolittle said.

“One of the best things about the iads are that they can provide a tool for teachers to reach student of all different learning styles,” Doolittle said. “You have your visual learners, your auditory learners, and your tactile/kinesthetic learners.”

The iPad labs will also help to compliment the curriculum for both advanced students and those who need help catching up, Doolittle said.

Plus, the iPads have a long battery life and weigh less than a textbook, which pleases Holly Wood, a parent of two students at Western Christian High School.

“As a parent you’re concerned for your children in so many different ways and carrying a backpack loaded with books has proven to be harmful to their spines and their backs,” Wood said.

Wood is also a believer if giving children the latest technology to help them prepare for college.

“If they don’t have an understanding of technology when they graduate from high school they’re going to be lost,” Wood said.

 

Academics, High School, K-8

Summer SAT Prep Class

Posted on May 3rd, 2011

Revolution Prep will be holding group classes on campus to prepare for the October 1st SAT during summer.

This summer class will take place at Western Christian High School on Tuesdays 2PM-6PM and Thursdays 2AM-5PM with the first session on Tuesday, June 21st

Further information can be read here.

Academics, College Acceptance Updates, High School

ACSI Regional Science Fair

Posted on April 20th, 2011

April 1, 2011 was a great day for WCHS as Hank Zhao, Summer Wu, Jessica Yun, Nicole Bernardini, Austin Grow, Brittany Lamon-Paredes, Yvonne Lan, Lily Yen , Shelby and McKayla Kennedy went to the ACSI Regional Science Fair which was held at Biola University in La Mirada.  The ACSI Regional Science Fair is open to all Christian schools in Southern California from Ventura to San Diego.  The High School division has three areas of competition: Physical Science, Life Science and Engineering.  This year, our top students who excelled in the Science Expo of early March competed in the Life Science and the Physical Science categories.

Hank Zhao, Summer Wu and Jessica Yun entered their, “ Does Temperature affect eh Surface Tension of Water?”  They went on to take second place in the Physical Science category.  They were only one or two points behind the first place group.  Nicole Bernardini entered the “What household Products will fix scratched CDs?”  in the Physical Science category taking third place!   Yvonne Lan and Lily Yen entered their project, “Do natural materials purify water?” received a superior rating in the Physical Science category.

Austin Grow, and Brittany Lamon-Paredes entered their project, “Is there more DNA in larger sized living things?”  received a superior rating in the Life Science category.   McKayala and Shelby Kennedy ‘s project, “Does Temperature affect the pH of Orange Juice?”  received and excellent rating in the Life Science category.

Congratulations to our students!

Academics, High School, HS Special Events, Photo Gallery

WCHS Science Fair Expo

Posted on March 24th, 2011

On March 2, 20011, Western Christian High School had its first Science Expo.  There were one hundred eighteen projects from science student grades 9-12 in the Gym.  The project covered Engineering, Life Science and Physical Science.  The students competed either individually or in teams.  The Science Department has made selections as to which projects will go on to the ACSI Science Fair on April 1st.  The students themselves have voted on which project they liked as part of the Student Choice Awards.  The picture gallery shows the Expo from start to finish as well as all the projects that were there.  It was a good day and everyone enjoyed it.

Academics, High School, HS Special Events

Semester 1 Finals Schedule and Information

Posted on January 21st, 2011

First semester finals will be Tuesday, January 25th through Friday, January 28th.  Please see the schedule below:

SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2011

MONDAY,  JANUARY 24, 2011

Regular Day of School

TUESDAY,  JANUARY 25,  2011 – PERIODS 1 & 2

1st period 8:10-9:40
Break 9:40-9:55
2nd period 10:00-11:30

(Bus leaves @11:40 AM)

WEDNESDAY,  JANUARY 26,  2011  PERIODS 3 & 4

3rd period 8:10 – 9:40
Break 9:40 – 9:55
4th period 10:00 – 11:30

(Bus leaves @11:40 AM )

THURSDAY,  JANUARY 27,  2011 -  PERIODS 5 & 6

5th period 8:10 -   9:40
Break 9:40 -   9:55
6th period 10:00 – 11:30

(Bus leaves @11:40 AM)

FRIDAY,  JANUARY 28,  2011 – PERIOD 7

7th period 8:10 – 9:40
Dismissal 9:40

(Bus leaves @9:50 AM)

Attendance for finals is MANDATORY.

Students who need a schedule change for 2nd semester due to graduation requirements should make arrangements with Ms. Petersen prior to the first day of 2nd semester, Monday, January 31, 2011.

Western Christian High School Finals Bus Schedule
Tuesday 1/25/11 and Thursday 1/27/11    School is out at 11:30 am
Friday 1/28/11   School is out at 9:40 am

Covina/Glendora Rt. Diamond Bar/Chino Rt. Fontana/Rancho/Claremont
Glendora Chino Claremont
Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:10pm Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:00pm Tue-Thur: Drop off 11:55pm
Fri: Drop off 10:15am Fri: Drop off 10:10am Fri: Drop off 10:10am
Covina Chino Hills Rancho Cucamonga
Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:20pm Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:15pm Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:15pm
Fri: Drop off 10:25am Fri: Drop off 10:25am Fri: Drop off 10:25am
Diamond Bar Fontana
Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:35 Tue-Thur: Drop off 12:25pm
Fri: Drop off 10:35am Fri: Drop off 10:35am

Academics, High School, HS Special Events

WASC Accredited
ACSI Accredited District Offices
3105 Padua Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone (909) 624-8291
Fax (909) 621-4506
High School
100 W 9th St.
Upland, California 91786
Phone (909) 920-5858
Fax (909) 985-3449
Upland Campus Preschool
242 West 9th Street
Upland, CA 91786
Phone (909) 920-5350
Fax (909) 291-4726

Preschool – 8th
3105 Padua Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
K-8 Phone (909) 624-8291
Preschool Phone (909) 626-1377
Fax (909) 621-4506


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