VALLEY CENTER PREP is a school for independent study and home school students in grades K – 12.  Our purpose is to join efforts with parents to provide a quality learning experience for our students to prepare them for a successful future.  Enrollment in this school is by choice and provides the opportunity for students to pursue various educational and extra-curricular activities while meeting the educational requirements of the Valley Center Pauma Unified School District. 
 
Students meet individually with a supervising teacher once per week to turn in assignments and go over lessons. Many of those attending VCPS appreciate the flexibility of creating their own school schedules surrounding their involvement with sports, music, acting, employment, or attending our local Palomar Community College. The students are responsible for a minimum of twenty hours per week of academic work and are regularly assessed for progress.

While state adopted textbooks are utilized, students are encouraged to access their curriculum through a variety of methods and media: online curriculum, iPod Touch lessons, computer compatible microscopes, project-based learning, and computer lab research.  In addition to our academic goals for our students, a strong emphasis is placed on learning self-motivation and self-discipline to develop the skills necessary for future success.

Valley Center Prep provides educational opportunities for students through a flexible and personal environment, which allows all students to grow educationally and socially, acquiring the necessary skills to become responsible contributors in society.