Valor Summer Packet 2024
Valor Summer Packet 2024
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Dear Parents,
We are full of anticipation for the 2024-2025 school year and humbled to partner with you to develop passionate disciples of Jesus. This guide will provide you with all you need to start smoothly--details including dates, curricula, and finances. As a helpful resource, we have provided a printable checklist below which catalogues all you will need to review and purchase.
If you are new to Valor, welcome to the family! Please don't hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contact below.
-- The Valor Admin Team
A Few Words on Abbreviations
A Few Words on Abbreviations
Grammar School (GS)
Grammar School (GS)
Grammar School refers to Pre-K through 5th grade students.
EC | Early Childhood (Pre-K - K)
LG | Lower Grammar (1st - 2nd)
UG | Upper Grammar (3rd-5th)
Logic School (LS)
Logic School (LS)
Logic School refers to 6th through 8th grade students.
The Logic School (LS) is also a part of the broader Upper School (US), which encompasses 6th-12th grades.
Rhetoric School (RS)
Rhetoric School (RS)
Rhetoric refers to 9th through 12th grade students.
The Rhetoric School (RS) is also a part of the broader Upper School (US), which encompasses 6th-12th grades.
A Message from Head of School, Wes Kanawyer
A Message from Head of School, Wes Kanawyer
Valor Families,
As we close another academic year and look forward to the blessings of a new one, I am filled with immense gratitude for the Valor community and the work that the Holy Spirit has done and will continue to do here. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the beginning of our second decade of providing a Christ-centered education. It is indeed a time to reflect on the faithfulness of God and His steadfast presence in every step of our journey (2024 Impact Report).
The past year has been one of celebration, growth, and achievement, not just academically but also spiritually. Seeing our students develop in wisdom, stature, and favor has been profoundly rewarding. As we look ahead, I am excited about the plans God has for Valor. We trust that He will continue to guide our steps as we strive to equip our students with the tools they need to be effective disciples of Christ in a complex world.
Summer offers an amazing opportunity to rest and rejuvenate. I would encourage each of you to take this time to strengthen the bonds within your families and to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation together. Embracing these moments of discipleship, fellowship and reflection is essential in nurturing the soul and renewing the spirit.
Looking forward, please mark your calendars for August 6th, when we will gather as a community for Valor Vision Night. This will be a special evening of fellowship, vision casting, and preparing our hearts for what lies ahead in the coming academic year. I am eager to share with you all the exciting updates and opportunities that await our community.
May you all have a blessed and restful summer. Let us continually seek the Lord’s wisdom and grace as we nurture the young lives entrusted to our care!
In His Grace,
Wes Kanawyer
Whom Do I Contact If I Have Questions?
Whom Do I Contact If I Have Questions?
New Valor Spirit Shirts
New Valor Spirit Shirts
Pre-orders for new spirit shirt designs have officially closed (as of July 1st). However, if you would still like to order shirts, we've ordered a few extras and will have them for sale at Meet the Teacher in August.
New Families
New Families
Required Documents to Review
Required Documents to Review
New Families Training Week Schedule!
We are thrilled to welcome you to Valor for the 2024-2025 school year!
Please look over the schedule and put these dates in your calendar. This week's schedule is designed to help new and returning families prepare for the school year, but also give opportunities to meet and connect with other Valor families.
If you have questions, please email traditions@valorprep.com
What are Traditions?
Traditions at Valor is your opportunity to help with various events throughout the year! No matter your interests, come join our fun committee to learn more and receive opportunities to serve this upcoming year.
Sign up HERE!
New Family Documents/Videos to Review
New Family Documents/Videos to Review
Grammar School Archived Video Training Favorites
New Families Required Reading
Grammar School (PK-5th)
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley (Amazon, Fabled Bookshop)
For the Children's Sake by Susan Macaulay (Amazon, Fabled Bookshop)
Upper School (6th-12th)
Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp (Amazon, Fabled Bookshop)
Please familiarize yourself with these frequently asked topics surrounding pick up, drop off, hot lunches, Spirit Days, Free Dress Days, and more!
Mentorship
Each new family is paired with a current Valor family for Mentorship throughout your family's first year. You should receive a phone call or text message from your Mentor family by the end of June.
New Family & Mentor Dinner is on Monday, August 5 from 6-8pm at Old Bethany Venue. One co-teacher is required to attend. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Questions?
Email Sherrae and Brittany at traditions@valorprep.com
All Families
All Families
Required Documents to Review
Required Documents to Review
Required Parent Reading for 2024-2025:
Grammar School (PK-5th)
Teaching from a Place of Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace by Sara Mackenzie (Amazon)
Upper School (6th-12th)
Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp (Amazon, Fabled Bookshop)
Grammar School (PK-5)
Grammar School (PK-5)
Spring 2024 Grammar School Parent Teaching & Learning Survey
Please fill out the survey linked above for EACH of your students who were in the Grammar School in the 2023-24 school year. Please select the grade in which they were enrolled for 2023-24. New families do not need to fill this out.
Logic School (6-8)
Logic School (6-8)
Spring 2024 Logic School Parent Teaching & Learning Survey
PLEASE fill out a survey for EACH of your students who were in the Logic School in the 2023-24 school year. Please select the grade in which they were enrolled for 2023-24. (New families do not need to fill this out.)
LS Class Lists. Note that only 6th grade has set class lists that do not mix during the day. Students in 7th and 8th grade will mix throughout the day with peers from other sections depending on their electives schedule; we will not post class lists for 7th and 8th grades.
Rhetoric School (9-12)
Rhetoric School (9-12)
Off Campus Lunch Permission Slip (11th & 12th only)
Advanced Courses FAQ (for 11th/12th)
Coming in July: Students and parents will receive a digital copy of the student's official schedule in early July. Course selections, however, have already been made through advising with Dr. Escobar.
Click on the images above for more detailed information regarding Parent Training Week!
Meet the Teacher 2024!
It's everyone's favorite day: MEET THE TEACHER! Mark your calendars for Monday, August 12 to meet your teacher, pick up the Spirit gear you pre-ordered over the summer, sign up to help and be involved with school-related events (aka Traditions), check-in with the Athletics department, and more!
Last Name Letter A-M (4:00-5:30PM)
Last Name Letter N-Z (5:30-7:00PM)
If you have questions, please email traditions@valorprep.com
Sign up for Traditions Committee!
Traditions is your parent opportunity to help with various fun events while creating community, celebration and connection through the school year.
SIGN UP HERE!
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