Valley Academy Regional Career Academy Student  Application 2024-2025
APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ONLINE.
Application window closes Tuesday April 9, 2024 at 4:00pm.

YVRCA students are chosen via third party random lottery. Requirements for entry into the lottery:
* The student must reside and maintain a residence in Davidson County.
*Student conduct in 8th grade must be in good standing.
*Student must have a good attendance record during the 7th/8th grade year.
*The student must demonstrate a willingness to participate in a rigorous and accelerated course of study leading to a high school diploma as well as a certificate, diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree.
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1.  How did you hear about Valley Academy? Check all that apply. *
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2. Student First Name *
3. Student Last Name *
4. Age *
5. Date of birth *
Example: December 15, 2005
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6. Current Grade Level *
7. Current school attending: *
8. PowerSchool Student ID Number *
9. Gender *
10. Race *
Contact Information
During the application review process, we may need to contact you regarding your application. This address will also be used to send acceptance letters. 
11. Street Address (Mailing Address) *
12. City *
13. Zip Code *
14. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian *
15. Parent/Legal Guardian Home Phone Number *
16. Parent/Legal Guardian Email Contact *
17. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian (Additional)
18. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian Email Contact (Additional)
19. Student's Cell Phone Number *
20. Student's Email Address (preferably DCS, if you have one) *
21. Father's/Guardian Education:  What is the highest level of education? *
22. Mother's/Guardian Education:  What is the highest level of education? *
23. Current Math: *
24. How many days of school did you miss in the previous school year? *
25. Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school? *
25a. If yes, please explain:
26. Is this student currently being served by an IEP? *
27. Is this student currently being served by a 504 plan? *
28.  Is this student currently being identified as an EL? *
29. Do you have a sibling that is currently attending or has attended Valley Academy? If yes, who? If no, enter N/A. *
30. Valley Academy has limited school activities and does not have organized sports. However, students that attend Valley Academy during the instructional day may be eligible to participate in extra curricular activities including interscholastic athletics at their home district high school (an exception to this is Thomasville City and Lexington City students--please talk to Mr. Hudson if you are a current athlete in Thomasville City or Lexington City). *
Please indicate below which extra curricular (including athletics) that you may be interested in participating in next year.
Home Language Survey
This information will be shared with our district partners to ensure that communication is provided in appropriate additional languages.
31. What is the primary language spoken in the students' home? *
32. What language does this student speak most often? *
Student Essay Questions
The Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy student is a capable individual. The student possesses the maturity and independence to accept the challenges of this progressive school and is capable of honors level work and participating in college classes. The Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy student is interested in being part of an intimate community of peers and faculty.
 
Please answer the following questions so that we can learn more about you.
33. Why are YOU interested in attending the Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy? (Be specific.) *
34. Valley Academy is a high school option that is, by nature, different from the traditional high school model.  Students are expected to be successful both at Valley as a high school student and DDCC as a college student.  What are you looking for at Valley Academy that your traditional high school does not offer? *
In addition to completing this application, students are also REQUIRED to have TWO CURRENT CORE teachers complete recommendations as well as having a COUNSELOR complete a recommendation.  These documents are found on our website along with this application. Please respond that you understand that you are responsible for completing that part of the application process in order for your application to be considered complete (by the due date).  *
By checking "Yes" below, I pledge that all information provided in the essay are my own thoughts and responses. *
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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