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Saturday, May 17, 2008




Val Tech Program
What is Val Tech?

Val Tech is for students with a special interest in and aptitude for technology. The Val Tech Program offers three different technology pathways: Arts & Communication, Business & Computer Science, and Science & Technology (Engineering). Click here for a visual representation of these pathways.

For additional information, please view our online Val Tech Program Overview, Val Tech Brochure and Val Tech Description. For a faster application process, download our online Application and Recommendation forms.


Why should a student enter the Val Tech program?
  • To earn a Tech Diploma
  • To acquire advanced technology skills
  • To prepare for continued education in
  • To prepare for specialized technology high-level college and university courses certificate programs
What are the Val Tech program requirements?

The Val Tech Program requires 240 credits for graduation including a minimum of 50 credits in technology from the prescribed pathways, each of which incorporates a 150-hour/10-credit internship. The internship can be done during the summer between the junior and senior year or during the senior year. It will culminate in a research project and oral presentation. To be eligible for a tech diploma, a student will have to complete these requirements as well as develop an electronic portfolio.

Val Tech students must also meet district graduation requirements. These students are also able to fulfill both University of California and California State University entrance requirements.

The technology requirements are:

9th Grade:
  • Computer Technology 1A/1B
  • Health* (Zero period or summer school)
  • Academic Studies & Career Planning*
    (Zero period, summer school, or Directed Studies)
10th Grade:
  • Elective from prescribed pathway
    (Some required sophomore courses may be offered Zero period)
11th Grade:
  • Up to four (4) semesters of technology classes from prescribed pathways.
  • Attendance at a pre-internship training seminar during the second semester.
12th Grade:
  • Up to four (4) semesters of technology classes, including a 150-hour/10-credit internship culminating in the presentation of the research project and an electronic portfolio before the Val Tech Internship Committee.
*Semester class

Val Tech Internship Program

The Val Tech Internship Program (V-TIP) is the capstone of Valencia High School's four-year Val Tech program. The purpose of V-TIP is to allow students to gain valuable experience and advanced technological skills as they explore potential career opportunities of interest to them. Each student—working with parents, the Val Tech Coordinator, and the V-TIP committee—will design, schedule, and complete a 150-hour internship program compatible with their career interests. This program is intended for highly self-disciplined students who can and will take responsibility for developing, planning, and successfully completing the Val Tech Internship Program.

To Get Started Download The Internship Book Now!

Everything you need is in the Internship book, but for your convenience we have placed links to all the important paperwork below. Ensure you have also printed the check-off list and keep track of each item as you finish it.

Evaluation Forms
Part 1 Internship Host Agreement
Hour Log 1 Internship Application
Part 2 Organization Evaluation
Hour Log 2 Parent Acknowledgement
Part 3 Pre-Approval
Hour Log 3 Proposal
Student Evaluation
Letters Other
Overview General Time Line
Parent Interest Goals & Objectives
Potential Host Check-Off List
 
Rubrics
Electronic Portfolio
Internship
Oral Presentation
PowerPoint



Valencia Academy Applications
(Please select the appropriate school link for your recommendation and application forms.)
Both International Baccalaureate Students and Val Tech Students please use the same forms.)


Recommendation Forms Application Forms
Bernardo Yorba Bernardo Yorba
Private Schools Private Schools
Travis Travis
Tuffree Tuffree
Yorba Linda Middle School Yorba Linda Middle School
Kraemer


CONTACT INFO
Jim Bell
Principal
(714) 996-4970 x3201
Joey Davis
Asst. Principal
(714) 996-4970 x3204
Mike Guest
Val Tech Coordinator
(714) 996-4970 x3220


Click here for the 2007-2008 listing of courses and instructors