FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
LVA is a non-sectarian private Pre-K Thru 8 school. We are not a charter school, nor are we affiliated with any religion.
No, LVA does NOT adhere to Common Core. We use a rigorous curriculum from SAVVAS (formerly Pearson) for all subjects, which meets or exceeds state and national standards, and we supplement it as needed.
No, the majority of LVA students do not participate in the Slingerland program. However, we do think it is an amazing resource for our students that do require it.
Academic hours are 8:30AM - 3:00PM. Extended care hours are 7:00AM - 8:30AM; 3:00PM - 6:00PM. The office can be reached by phone during these times.
Livermore Valley Academy has a dress code, which requires students to be dressed neatly, but does not have a uniform.
Our average class size is about 10 students.
No, LVA does not require volunteer hours, though we welcome and encourage volunteerism, both in our students and our families!
No, LVA does not have any mandatory fundraisers or minimum buy-ins. We run small, ad hoc fundraisers from time to time, always benefitting a specific aspect of the school.
LVA is excited about resuming its hot lunch program in a modified fashion. Currently we are offering hot lunch on Fridays. Parents set up a lunch account for students, and lunches costs are automatically deducted. Stay tuned for more information.
Though many of our students participate in extracurricular sports, LVA does not currently have any school-specific sports teams.
LVA students primarily come from the Tri-Valley area (Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton), but some come from further afield. Our older students have transferred from a variety of public, private, and parochial schools.
LVA prides itself on our ability to differentiate instruction within the classroom. We have many students at different levels who are all challenged appropriately, including several students working at least a grade ahead in ELA and/or Math.
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