Valencia High School

Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline maintains a toll free, 24 hour per day, 365 days per year hotline for victims of domestic violence. They have a database of 4000 shelters and service providers nationwide. Their toll free number is 1-800-787-SAFE (7233).

Domestic Violence
The California Alliance Against Domestic Violence website features information and related services for victims of domestic violence. The purpose of the organization is to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children by promoting change through leadership and advocacy in partnership with local communities. The site contains information on current projects and resources related to domestic violence in the state of California.

Drugs
The National Institute on Drug Abuse sponsors this site on the use of popular "club drugs." Club drugs are drugs typically used by young adults at all-night dance parties, such as, ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine and LSD. The site provides access to the latest research, current trends and statistics as well as links to related articles.

Eating Disorders
This website offers information on a variety of eating disorders, including: anorexia, bulimia, and overeating. It provides information on issues for individuals with eating disorders including; self-perceptions, prevention/causes, negative voices, online support, pregnancy and links to other related websites.

Health
This site is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation and is for teens and parents alike. It provides information on a variety of teen issues including: teen health, mind/body, sexual health, food and fitness, drugs and alcohol, schools and jobs. There is also a section for parents that covers areas including; general health, infections, growth and development, nutrition and fitness and emotional health.

Health
This teen health website was established by The Center for Population Options. The website champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. There is a "For Teen" link on the site, which enables young adults to access various teen health related links including: body image, healthy relationships, and dating violence.

Health
This informative health education website features sections on Women's Health, Men's Health, Diet, Kid's Health and Senior's Health. Each area of interest has links to a wide array of timely articles on each topic. This site also features a Topic Center, where individuals can access dozens of health related articles on topics such as: Alcohol, Asthma, Chemotherapy, Cancer, and Death & Dying.

Study Skills
This site is the Sweet Briar College online Academic Resource Center. The site was created and maintained by undergraduates at Sweet Briar College, located in Sweet Briar, Virginia. Although the services offered by the Academic Resource Center are only available to undergraduates at Sweet Briar College, there is a wealth of information on topics such as: writing, time management, study skills and learning disabilities available on the site.

Suicide
This site is sponsored by the Survivors of Loved On's Suicide (SOLOS) and is for individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. The organization offers outreach, education and research in the area of suicide. Their goal is to provide information, education and support to survivors of suicide.

Suicide
This site is sponsored by the Santa Clarita chapter of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of Los Angeles. The site offers information about teen suicide as well as a description of the Yellow Ribbon Prevention Program, which is nationwide program dedicated to the prevention of teen suicide.

Scholarship Information
Download a full list of hundreds of scholarship opportunities/applications for VHS students.

Scholarships (In Alphabetical Order)

Scholarships (In Order By Month Due )

UC/CSU "a-g" List

Students wishing to apply to any CSU or UC campus must meet particular academic requirements. To see these subject requirements and which VHS courses meet each of these requirements, click here.

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To sign up for either of the SAT exams, click here.

SAT Test Dates (more)

› May 1, 2010

› June 5, 2010

To sign up for the ACT exam, click here.

ACT Test Dates (more)

› April 10, 2010

› June 12, 2010

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BYU Independent Study Courses

Students who plan on taking any course(s) via the BYU online program must fill out and return a BYU enrollment form that can be picked up from the counseling office. Students who fail to turn in a completed BYU enrollment form will NOT receive credit for the course. BYU courses will only be approved for junior and senior students.

Monthly E-Mail Communication
If you have a student at Valencia High School, you can sign up for the VHS monthly email communication to receive up-to-date information on current happenings and events. To sign-up for this monthly communication, email Kathy Ferry by clicking here.

           CEEB Codes
    › VHS: 053-608
    › COC: 004-117