INSIDE THIS EDITION
- No School Tomorrow + Modified Schedule Tuesday
- Fall Discovery Experiences
- Eagle's Nest On-Demand Gear
- Digital Day in the Life - September 9
- And more of what's happening now
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Reaching the Marginalized in a Pandemic
In the midst of quarantine Tucker Shearn ('23), Cameron Conner ('23), and Brynn Shearn ('24) began a service project to deliver 2,000 sack lunches to the homeless in downtown Denver.
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 | Join STEM Team Competitions
By participating in Valor STEM competitions, students can explore the world of possible STEM careers while having fun - just ask Ava Nicastro ('22) and Shirley Xu ('21).
| |  | Calling All Dads to the Front Seat
Tim Welch, Dean of Students, provides a call to all Valor dads to help steer the direction of their students' "spiritual bus" and an invitation to join a community of fellow dads.
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Day In The Life This year's Day in the Life will be a digital experience. Watch for the annual State of the School Address and information about your student's classes in an email on September 9.
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Mark Your Calendar- Monday, September 7: Labor Day - No School
- Tuesday, September 8: Late Start with classes beginning at 10:10 a.m. with Red block. Purple block classes will not meet.
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2021-2022 Applications Now OpenApplications for the 2021-2022 school year opened last week. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, you can learn more and start your application here.
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Attendance Reports
Beginning September 8, attendance reports will be sent via email each weekday evening. The report will include a cumulative total of absences and tardies. We desire for students to be in class every day, and we believe you desire the same. We will partner with you to appropriately address multiple absences of which you may have not been aware. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Dean's office.
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Progress ReportsThis Wednesday, September 9 will be the first Progress Report of the semester. Eligibility status will not change until the following Sunday. Please click here for more information on our Eligibility Policies.
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Remote Learning InformationWe offer a unique educational, spiritual, and social experience at Valor and place great importance on students being present on our campus. Remote learning has been designed to meet the needs of students who need to stay at home for an extended period of time. We will utilize remote learning for any required quarantine scenarios or extended absences. Valor's structure of remote learning is not designed for one or two day absences. If students need remote learning, please be sure to contact Remote Learning Coordinator, Amy Russo.
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Fall Discovery ExperiencesDiscovery will offer six local experiences during fall break. Starting today, students can sign up for teams serving in Urban Denver (3 teams), Englewood, Buena Vista, or Rifle. Service focus varies from food ministry to work projects. Visit here for more information or to apply!
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DECA Interest MeetingValor DECA is ready to get started this year! Students enrolled in a first or second semester business class are eligible to get involved in DECA, Valor's business club. Those interested can attend the interest meeting on Wednesday, September 9 from 2:45-3:15 p.m. in the Valor Center Performance Hall. It is a great way to gain valuable business skills and get a competitive advantage for college. Learn more about Valor DECA by reading their Fall 2020 newsletter.
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ACT, SAT, and PSAT Testing InformationAs a reminder, all 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT at Valor on October 14. 12th-grade students will not need to report to school that day. You can also review the most up to date information on the status of ACT and SAT testing. Please be sure to consult with your student’s Academic and College Counselor regarding the testing timeline and process.
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Dual Credit with Colorado Christian UniversityMany of our courses at Valor have been approved for dual credit with Colorado Christian University. Dual Credit provides the opportunity to earn college credit while taking one or more of our classes. Students can have the advantage of getting a head start on their college education requirements while in high school. Please refer to our approved courses for college credit, and visit CCU’s dual credit page for more information and to register.
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Upcoming College FairsChristian College Fair of Colorado: September 21-24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and September 23 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at various locations in the Denver area. Pre-registration is required for this free, in-person event with more than 60 college and universities represented.
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Virtual College Fair: Sunday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to connect with a large variety of colleges and universities throughout the day. View schools, schedules, and register here.
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Eagle's Nest On-DemandNo more waiting until your sport is in season - Check out the “Sports Gear” link on the Eagle’s Nest online store to get your custom sports gear year-round! Turnaround time for on-demand orders is roughly two weeks, and your order will be shipped to your door.
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Valor Athletics UpdatesNext week, keep an eye out for an announcement about new ways to stay connected with all things Valor Athletics!
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Parent Community AnnouncementsIf you have any questions about Parent Community, email Teresa Kozan unless otherwise noted.
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Access the Parent and Student Directory
The Valor Parent and Student Directory is now accessible on Schoology. Click here for instructions on how to access the directory.
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Parent Connection GroupsValor Business Network: Parents from all businesses are invited for a time of connection and networking. We will kick off on September 30 at Highland Heritage Park, 9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Ranch in Shelter A at 8:30 a.m. See the scheduled meeting dates for the entire 2020-2021 school year here.
Moms Hiking Club: Sign up for the next Valor Moms hike on September 14.
Men of Valor: This group meets via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Email Tim Welch for the link.
Moms Morning Bible Study: This group meets on Thursdays from 8:30-10:00 a.m. All moms are invited to join this community at Highland Heritage Park, 9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Ranch in Shelter A.
Moms Evening Bible Study: This group kicks off on Monday, September 14 at 6:45 p.m. at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree.
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September VPA Class Coffees
Valor Parent Association (VPA) class coffees are an informal and great way to meet other parents of students in your class. Email the VPA with questions. Save the date for these class coffees still to come in September: - Class of 2023: Thursday, September 10, immediately following Mom’s Bible study, Panera Bread, 9233 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree.
- Class of 2024: Tuesday, September 8, 10:00 a.m., Panera Bread, 9579 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch.
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Parent Class Facebook PagesFind more information about joining parent class Facebook pages here.
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Colleges on Campus This Week
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Students can visit with college representatives from the following institutions outside of the Athletic Building or inside on bad weather days from 11:00-12:30 pm:
Grand Canyon University
Tuesday, September 8
Savannah College of Art and Design
Friday, September 11
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Communication Essentials
Attendance Line: 303.471.3100
Front Desk: 303.471.3000
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