Valley Christian Academy (Osler, Saskatchewan)
| Valley Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Website | www |
52°21′41″N 106°33′14″W / 52.361299°N 106.553854°W Valley Christian Academy (VCA) is a Christian school located near the town of Osler, Saskatchewan. It encompasses grades K–6 (elementary school), and 7–12 (high school). It is one of three Certified Independent Schools serving almost 200 families in the 'valley' area.
History
VCA was founded in 1986, by the Bergthaler Mennonite Church in the nearby town of Warman, Saskatchewan.
Curriculum
VCA complies with the provincial curriculum, with modifications made when necessary to maintain a Christian perspective. In addition to the provincial curriculum, VCA offers Christian Ethics as a mandatory class for all grade levels. [1]
Notable alumni
- Carissa Norsten - Olympic Silver Medalist (Rugby)
- Justin Laskowski - Canadian Men's Softball
Funding
While the school is partially funded by the provincial government of Saskatchewan, students are also required to pay tuition fees according to how many siblings they have that attend the school:[2]
| Child | Members of Bergthaler Mennonite Church | Non-Members of Bergthaler Mennonite Church |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Child | $105 | $115 |
| 2nd Child | $75 | $85 |
| 3rd Child | $65 | $75 |
| 4th Child | $45 | $55 |
- Students in Kindergarten pay half of whatever category they fall under.
References
- ↑ "Valley Christian Academy – "For God so loved the world"". www.spiritsd.ca. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Valley Christian Academy – "For God so loved the world"" (PDF). www.spiritsd.ca. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- www.valleychristianacademy.ca
External links