Private Christian High School: 9th - 12th Grade

Prepared for Life at Arizona’s #1 Christian High School

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At Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory, a Private Christian School in Phoenix, AZ, the Upper School prepares students to live life well—academically, spiritually, and personally. We guide students as they discover their God-given gifts and encourage character development that cultivates lasting spiritual maturity.

Our administration and teachers partner closely with students to help them grow into exceptional citizens of PVCP and beyond.

Become part of a legacy that makes a lasting impact—through high school, graduation, and real life—at PVCP, a leading private Christian school in Phoenix that families trust.

PVCP Upper School Core Curriculum

Upper School Curriculum

-PVCP students have the ability to be at grade level, one level or two levels above based on results of math placement testing. College Algebra is also available.

*Dual enrollment is available for this class through Arizona Christian University.

High School Experience at PVCP

PVCP stands out in its utilization of elements of a semi-classical education rooted firmly in Christian truth.

This approach develops the student in public speaking, emphasizes personal discipline, promotes an understanding of Western Civilization, and fosters a sense of civic duty and service. Socratic seminars provide students an outlet for exchanging ideas and challenging their classmates, thereby training them to think critically, teaching students not what to think but how to think.  Being a critical thinker allows students to define and recognize Truth for the rest of their lives.

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Senior Thesis

Upper school seniors produce a capstone thesis in which they pursue individualized research and study in an area of personal interest, with recent theses including A Protestant Work Ethic in a Postmodern World and The Exploration of Purpose and Responses to Suffering.

Elective Tracks

Elective tracks allow upper school students to choose a concentration within an area of interest. Course offerings within a given track will change from year-to-year and may be either half-year or full year courses.

Clubs or extracurricular activities may offer additional opportunities for your students within these areas.

High school student elective tracks list

Athletics at PVCP

PVCP's athletics programs are formed as a fun and competitive way to develop the whole individual. Sports can teach many useful life skills such as working together, grace in victory and defeat, and endurance while working toward a worthy goal. Coaches include spiritual discipline and character development in all aspects of their programs while motivating students to work to the best of their abilities.

PVCP high school football team

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