FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Type of School is Livermore Valley Academy?
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LVA is a non-sectarian private Pre-K Thru 8 school. We are not a charter school, nor are we affiliated with any religion.
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Is Livermore Valley Academy A Common Core School?
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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.
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Is Livermore Valley Academy Primarily Slingerland?
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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.
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What Are The School's Hours?
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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.
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Do Students Wear Uniforms?
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Livermore Valley Academy has a dress code, which requires students to be dressed neatly, but does not have a uniform.
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What Is The Average Class Size?
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Our average class size is about 10 students.
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Does LVA Require Parents to Volunteer?
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No, LVA does not require volunteer hours, though we welcome and encourage volunteerism, both in our students and our families!
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Does LVA Do Mandatory Fundraisers?
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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.
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Does LVA Have A Hot Lunch Program?
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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.
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Does LVA Have Any Sports Teams?
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Though many of our students participate in extracurricular sports, LVA does not currently have any school-specific sports teams.
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Where Do LVA Students Come From?
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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.
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My Child Is Ahead Or Behind Their Peers. Would LVA Be A Good Fit?
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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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I Have A Question That I Don't See Here?
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