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.

Yes, we welcome students with a range of learning profiles, including those with autism, provided they are able to thrive in a mainstream classroom setting. Our program is best suited for students who do not require ongoing, intensive behavioral interventions during the school day.

Our teachers are trained in general classroom management and social-emotional support strategies. However, we are not a behavior-focused or therapeutic program. We are not equipped to provide one-on-one behavioral intervention, shadow aides, or behaviorist services. Students must be able to participate in classroom activities with minimal redirection.

Medication and therapy outside of school can be incredibly helpful, but it's important that your child can self-regulate and function within a classroom without needing consistent, individualized behavioral coaching throughout the day. We encourage you to consider how your child functions in group settings like camps, clubs, or previous schools when evaluating fit.

We ask families to be as open and honest as possible during the admissions process about their child’s current and past behavioral needs. This ensures we can work together to determine if our school is the right place for your child to grow and succeed. If your child requires more support than we can offer, we’re happy to recommend programs that might be a better fit.

When families and schools are aligned from the start, students are set up for success. Misalignment can lead to frustration for the student, disruption for peers, and a sense of failure that can be avoided with honest communication. We are partners in your child’s education and want every student to feel confident, supported, and capable.

We value open communication and work closely with families to understand and support each child’s needs. If concerns arise, we’ll share observations and collaborate on strategies that may help. Before deciding on fit, we’ll explore options together. If more support is needed than we can provide, we’ll help guide you toward resources that better match your child’s needs.

We believe in partnering closely with families to ensure each child receives the support they need to thrive. If a child is showing signs that they may need additional help—particularly with behavior or social-emotional regulation—we’ll work together with parents to share observations, brainstorm strategies, and offer ideas that align with what we’re seeing in the classroom. Our goal is always to collaborate openly and honestly before making any decisions about whether our school is the right fit. Through this partnership, we aim to identify supports that may help the child succeed within our setting. If it becomes clear that more specialized services are needed, we will guide families toward resources or programs that may better meet those needs. Above all, we want every child to feel capable, supported, and successful.

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