Capistrano Valley Christian

San Juan Capistrano, California

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Capistrano Valley Christian is an independent Christian, co-educational day school
located in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Academically, students are prepared in all grades
for life-long learning. Students are encouraged to take leader-ship roles in their world
with confidence, and opportunities are provided for positive group interaction in
almost every discipline, every day.

P QUICK FACTS
Capistrano Valley Christian is located about one hour south of Los Angeles and one
hour north of San Diego in Orange County. The climate in this area is one of the most LOCATION OF SCHOOL
beautiful in the world with year round temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius. Students San Juan Capistrano, California
will be in the suburban Orange County community where they can enjoy the beach
community. TYPE OF SCHOOL
Christian co-educational day school

GRADES OFFERED
COMMUNITY FACTS 7 - 12
Population: 36,282
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
Nearest Major City: San Diego, CA Christian
Temperature Range: 9°C to 27°C SAT SCORE (AVERAGE)
1700

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 300

NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Sports School Clubs 52
Boys: Awareness Club,
Girls: STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO
Baseball, Basketball, Homecoming, Ceramics
Basketball, Cross Cheerleading, Club, Multicultural Fair, 16:1
Country, Football, Cross Country, Leadership Club, Key Club,
Model United Nations, ARE UNIFORMS REQUIRED?
Golf, Soccer, Soccer, Softball,
Volleyball Volleyball Science Olympiad Yes

IS ESL OFFERED?
Yes (first year students only)

INTERESTING FACTS GRADUATION POSSIBLE?

Yes, in one year
> In addition to the University of California accepted core curriculum, they also offer 14
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honors and advanced placement courses.
> National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence John Wayne Airport (SNA)
 FACILITIES
CVCS is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI).

COURSES OFFERED
MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGES THE ARTS ELECTIVES
STUDIES
Basic
Algebra ½ Anatomy American Culture English I-IV Spanish I-II Basic Art Christianity

Anatomy & Physiology Advanced

Calculus I-III AP US History English Survey Intermediate Art Choir
College Algebra & Government/ Economics
Trigonometry AP Chemistry AP English Advanced Art Health
Honors Business Math ESL 1 - Listening and
Biology US History Speaking Intro to Business
ESL 1-2 - Reading and
Honors Geometry Chemistry World History Composition Keyboarding
Philosophy/
Linear Algebra Honors Chemistry Worldviews

Precalculus (Honors) Physics Physical Education

Statistics AP Physics Roots of Character

Physical Science Yearbook

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
Arizona State University Rutgers University University of Wisconsin
University of California St. Johns University University of Northern Colorado
Northwestern University Kings’ College (England) Kansas State University
University of Illinois Michigan State University of Missouri
Purdue University New York University Kent State University
Indiana University North Carolina State University University of Pittsburgh
Iowa State University Ohio State University Columbia Medical School
University of Kentucky University of Oregon Sara Lawrence College
Boston College Pennsylvania State University
Northeastern University American University
2017-2018 Dress Code Policy—All Schools

Uniforms are available for purchase at Land's End

CVCS believes that a designated student wardrobe is a positive way to emphasize membership and
group identity, fostering a community spirit. Uniforms allow students to be recognized for who they are
rather than what they wear, and help to promote school unity. Student apparel reflects the conduct,
attitudes and the quality of the school. This helps students to realize that a person’s unique gifts and
personality traits go deeper than their apparel and aren’t diminished by uniform dress. At CVCS, all JK-
12th grade students are required to wear uniforms.

Students will adhere to the dress code at all times while on campus. Students will not be allowed in
class if they are not in dress code. Teachers, staff and/or administration will conduct enforcement of
the dress code. Students and appropriate school office will be notified of the violation and related
consequence. Repeat violators will receive consequences that increase in length and severity, up to and
including suspension from class, school and/or withdrawal or expulsion from CVCS.

With the exception of the approved Dickies, team sports clothing and other CVCS issued and approved
clothing all pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, sweaters and jackets must be purchased from Lands'
End. Sweatshirts may be purchased from Lands' End or CVCS. Purchase clothing in the appropriate
sizes, following the guidelines described below. It is the responsibility of the student and
parent/guardian to assure that the student is in proper and approved attire while at school and at all
school activities and events.

Clothing must be clean and neat in appearance. Additional markings from pens, paint or other
(permanent or temporary) is prohibited from being placed on clothing or on the skin.

• Pants & Shorts: Pants and shorts may not be oversized, baggy, torn, rolled, have the seams
split, or non-hemmed. Undergarments must not be visible. Blue jean pants are permitted on
Fridays or specially designated days only. Blue jean (denim) shorts are not permitted.

• Skirts: Skirts may be no more than 3 inches above the knee (when kneeling), must not be tight,
torn, or rolled at the waist. An administrator may deem a skirt too tight or too short.

• Shirts (Uniform & Undershirts): Shirts may or may not be tucked. Bare midriffs are not
permitted. Ill-fitting shirts will be considered a dress code violation. Therefore, shirts should be
purchased with this in mind. Undershirts or undergarments must be solid (no logos, writing or
drawings) and shall be white, navy, gray or cardinal only.
• Outerwear: All outerwear (Jackets, Sweatshirts, and Sweaters) MUST have a CVCS Logo. All
non-CVCS outerwear is not approved. Acceptable outerwear must be purchased from Lands'
End or be issued by CVCS. CVCS athletic team jackets (if applicable) may also be worn. Only
approved CVCS Shirts may and must be worn under outerwear. Jackets and sweatshirts may be
hooded, although hoods are not to be worn indoors.

• Sweaters & Sweatshirts: All sweaters and sweatshirts MUST have a CVCS Logo. All non-CVCS
sweaters and sweatshirts are not approved. Acceptable sweaters and sweatshirts must be
purchased from Lands' End or CVCS. Uniform shirts or solid white, navy or burgundy T-shirts
must be worn under sweatshirts. (Sweatshirts must remain on all day, if student is wearing a
solid white, navy or burgundy T-shirt with no CVCS Logo.) Uniform shirts must be worn under
cardigan sweaters or front-zip sweaters or sweatshirts. Hoods are not to be worn indoors.

• Socks/Tights/Leggings: Socks, if worn, are to be solid white, Khaki, navy, black or Stance Socks
purchased from CVCS. Girls may wear low, crew or knee-high socks, full-length tights or leggings
that extend to the ankles. Socks/Tights/Leggings must be solid white, navy, burgundy or
black. Fish net, textured, multi-colored or patterned stockings are not permitted. Thigh-high
socks are not permitted.

• Hats/Beanies: No hats allowed to be worn on campus during normal school hours. CVCS
beanies are allowed and can be worn outside and in the gym only. Beanies are not to be worn
inside classrooms.

• Hair: All hairstyles are to be neat, clean and of natural color. Unbecoming, bizarre or distracting
hairstyles and/or colors will not be permitted. In case of questionable styles, school
administrators have the discretion to determine what is appropriate. Males: Hair may only
extend to mid-ear on the sides, above the eyebrows in front, above the collar in back. Hair must
be styled neatly and combed properly while on campus and at school functions and activities.

• Grooming: All male students must be clean-shaven. Sideburns may not extend below the
bottom of the ear, are to be neatly trimmed, and square cut at the bottom. Students failing to
shave will be asked to shave while at school. Failure to comply with such requests will result in
not being allowed to class and may result in suspension from school.

• Accessories: Male students may not wear earrings or ear studs during school hours or at any
school functions or events. For all students, body-piercing objects are not to be seen including
nose, tongue and belly rings, etc. Chains are not permitted, for example, from belt loop to
wallet. Bandanas are not to be worn in any fashion. Markings, tattoos (permanent or
temporary) must be covered. Accessories that the administration determines as inappropriate
(at their discretion) are not permitted.

• Belts: Belts are not required but highly suggested. Belts must be of appropriate style, length
and color to the uniform. No oversized belt buckles, metal studs or other patterns are
 permitted. Belts must be worn at the natural waist. Belt buckles must not contain
inappropriate designs or logos.

• Make-up:

o Females: Make-up, if worn, must be in good taste. Excessive make-up and/or extreme
colors are not permitted.

o Males: Are not permitted to wear make-up.

• Shoes: Shoes must be in neat condition, and closed at the toe. Extreme or faddish shoes are
not permitted (i.e. platforms, slippers, sandals, combat or construction boots, steel-toe
boots/shoes, moccasins). Heels more than 2” are not permitted. Shoes must be worn on
campus at all times and at all school events and activities.

• Gang Related Attire: Any items of clothing, jewelry or markings that appear to be gang related
are not permitted and will be investigated.