Classroom Connector newsletters are organized by grade level and homeroom teacher names. Viewing the current week’s newsletter requires clicking through to the correct homeroom, month, then week.
The VCP Student and Family Handbook is an important resource for the community that outlines policies, procedures, and guidelines for academics, behavior and discipline, general operations, athletics and extracurricular program, and more.
All VCP families are required to acknowledge their receipt and review of the handbook when attending Back to School Nights. As such, families are strongly encouraged to review the contents of the handbook before their designated Back to School Night visit.
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The VCP campus is open for the school day beginning at 7:45 a.m. Regular dismissal begins at 2:30 p.m.
To help students and families prepare for the school day, review the sample schedules for the VCP K-6 School and VCP 7-12 School.
It’s important to know that these are samples only. Lunch breaks and other schedule elements may vary by grade level, especially in Lower Academy in Kindergarten thru Grade 6 due to lunch and recess schedules.
K-6 School Sample Schedule
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7-12 School Sample Schedule
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Please review the complete school supplies list document.
Required items are different by grade level for Kindergarten thru Grade 6 students in our K-6 School.
7-12 School students in Grades 7 thru 12 are required to obtain the same items regardless of grade level with some items being marked for personal use and others for community use.
K-6 School Supplies List
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7-12 School Supplies List
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Uniforms are required for all students from Kindergarten thru Grade 12. Uniforms include approved Victory College Prep polo shirts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts.
Families are asked to order uniform items via our online VCP Uniform Store. Entire households can complete their uniform purchases in a single order.
Bus Riders
VCP partners with vendor Miller Transportation to provide bus services for families.
Bus rider families should visit our Transportation Services webpage for bus route information and request or change service.
Bus Service Delays and Emergency Contacts
VCP announces transportation delays via the VCP School app, which is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Direct links to the app in each store are available here on the Family Resource Hub. For those without smartphone access, our transportation vendor, Miller Transportation, offers a bus tracker that can be accessed on the Transportation Services webpage.
Car Riders + Walkers
Student car riders and walkers enter the building through the school’s Main Entrance. Faculty and staff are present in the school parking to direct traffic during arrival and departure times.
High school students driving their own vehicles have access to the school parking lot on a first come first served basis, and ample street parking is available around the school campus.
For planning purposes, the academic year calendar highlights dates when there is no school.
VIEW THE 2023-2024 CALENDAR
VCP partners with Chartwells to provide healthy meal options to our students.
The monthly breakfast and lunch menus created by Chartwells can be viewed by clicking the links below.
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Athletics
The VCP Firehawks Athletics Department will host an information and registration table during Back to School Nights. Specific details for sports seasons are available via the VCP Athletics page on Eventlink, the platform used to manage sports schedules and ticket sales.
Extracurricular Programs
Information and schedules for VCP clubs and after-school programs are updated each semester, and the latest programming information can be reviewed at our After-School Programs webpage.
For non-emergency situations, the Contact Us form is the most effective way to reach VCP. It’s our commitment to respond in 24 hours or less!
Stay connected with the latest information at VCP. Don't forget to enable push notifications to ensure that you get up to date information such as late buses or school delays! Click here for the Apple store.
Our app is available on Android and Apple devices. It's a one stop shop for all of the resources you need for your family. Click here for the Google Play store.
Victory College Prep is located at 1780 Sloan Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203.
VCP operates Monday- Friday from 7:3 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Building access for students, families, and other visitors begins at 7:45 a.m.
Who Are We? We’re the Firehawks!
For over 15 years, Victory College Prep has been a K-12, Mayor-sponsored charter school on Indianapolis’ south side. We serve those students who need us the most. Of the over 900 students we serve each year; 87% are students of color, and 100% free or reduced lunch. We prepare our students to carry the torch of success by giving them the tools they need to pursue their postsecondary goals. Check out what else VCP has to offer:
VCP is a tuition free charter school.
Victory College Prep services scholars K-12. Many students come in to VCP in Kindergarten and continue on through to middle school and high school. Click here for more information on enrolling at VCP.
VCP has a mandatory dress code for all students. The dress code puts the focus on academics, not fashion, and creates a sense of school pride and belonging which are important components of our school culture. We ask that families work with school staff to support and enforce the dress code.
School-issued uniform shirts with the logo must be worn at all times. These shirts may be short or long sleeved. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Tops can be purchased from the online VCP Uniform Store, including:
Victory College Prep polo shirt, t-shirt, and sweatshirt.
Bottoms:
Shoes:
Your child is loaned textbooks for use at no cost. Other learning tools may be loaned to the student as well. Students may not write in their books unless told to do so. All books, equipment and other loaned materials must be returned in good condition at the end of the year.
At Victory College Prep, we don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Our program offers specially tailored small-group, whole-group, and 1:1 instructional time that ensures we meet the unique needs of our scholars. High Ability Program participants also frequently engage in unique clubs, STEM courses, and peer mentoring opportunities. For more information, check out our Academic Programs!
Families can update PowerSchool and school records by contacting Brande Lewis (Brande.Lewis@vcpindy.org), stopping by our main office, or online by clicking here.
