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Valley Christian Schools, in San Jose, California, was founded in 1960 and has grown into one of the largest independent K-12 Christian school systems in the United States.
Accredited by both ACSI and WASC, Valley Christian takes pride in its top-notch facilities.
Daily Bible classes at every grade level and weekly chapel services give students a loving environment in which to learn more about the Christian faith, and to become excited about the eternal perspective Jesus Christ brings to their lives.
Valley's unique Kidservatory of the Arts program provides opportunities for students passionate about music, theatre, dance, and visual arts to work closely with top faculty to reach great heights of success.
The Discover AMSE (Applied Math, Science and Engineering Institute) allows students of high ability to enjoy unique challenges, including competitive math opportunities.
Discover BEI (Business & Entrepreneurship Initiative) allows elementary students to learn the ins and outs of starting their own business through Lemonade day - a nationwide program that is as fun as it is educational.
Valley teaches wellness concepts and physical skills to elementary students in a way that inspires them to embrace a proactive and healthy lifestyle. This includes PE twice a week, fitness bikes in the classroom, and a March Madness tournament each spring.
The Little Warrior Nation extra-curricular athletic program brings high school athletes down to our elementary campus to host sports clinics and teach sportsmanship and teamwork.
All of these programs and coursework move naturally into Valley's junior high and high school where students have the opportunity to experience some of the most innovative programs available in the Bay Area.
Half-day Kindergarten is $11,191
Kindergarten is $13,615
Grades 1-3 is $16,779
Grades 4-5 is $17,776
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Laura Sizelove
Admissions Associate
Lacy Guerrero
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
26 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Schmahl Science
Club or Organization: A Stitch Of Mine, Chess King, Coding, Computer Science, Hands On Science, Homework Hub, KidLead leadership skills development, Lego Club, Math Olympiad, Robotics
Arts and Music Programs: Adventures in Art, After School Glee Club, Dance Express, Fun With Drums, Glee Choir, Guitar For Fun, Hand Chimes, Heavenly Harps, Kids on Keyboards, Kids on Strings, Musical Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs: Golf, Junior Cheerleading, Little Warrior Athletics, Tennis
School Notes
Valley Christian Elementary School additionally benefits from
all the award-winning programs throughout the upper and middle
school campuses being integrated into special hands-on science
learning, AMSE enrichment curriculum, and conservatory training,
and Little Warrior sports opportunities for students in grades K-5
(please read below for more info on these programs). Daily Bible
classes, weekly chapel services, and many community service events
give students a loving environment in which to learn more about the
Christian faith and to become excited about the eternal perspective
Jesus Christ brings to their lives. A special Student Support
program at all campuses is available for students with diagnosed
learning challenges. Families are encouraged to learn more
about Valley Christian Schools` remarkable programs and dynamic,
loving faculty through www.vcs.net.
At VCES, highly qualified faculty and staff foster a caring
learning environment that is patient, encouraging, and tailored to
the unique needs of each and every student. Teachers challenge
students at their individual levels of learning through
differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and the most
up-to-date and effective digital learning tools. Our curriculum is
designed to meet and exceed California state standards in the
various academic disciplines. The core academic program includes
Bible, reading, language, writing, math, science, and social
studies. This curriculum is supplemented by our extensive offering
of pull-out classes and after-school programs.
Some Academic Spotlights. VCES participated in the Math
Olympiad Competition for the second year in a row. This competition
allows students in grades fourth through sixth to compete against
others in their age group from schools around the world. The
fourth-grade team learns problem-solving techniques and becomes
acclimated to the types of competition problems, while the
fifth-grade team`s practice builds upon the experience from the
previous year. For the second straight year, the fifth-grade team
received a National High Achievement Award for amassing a total
score in the 20% of all teams worldwide. One of our very own VCES
students was one of only 220 students out of 86,000 participants to
earn the prestigious Dr. George Lenchner Medallion, awarded for a
perfect score of 25 out of 25 questions correct for the entire
competition. That places her in the top 0.25% of all students who
participated.
iPad Program: We believe in using the most effective digital
learning tools. All teachers use iPads as an interactive
instructional tool.
Artistic Beauty. Artistic instruction is an integral part of
the day-to-day school program. Each class meets with a music
teacher for weekly general lessons, and by 4th grade, each student
has the opportunity to take part in "The Wheel": 8-week rotations
of brass, woodwinds, strings, and choir. By the 5th grade,
students select an instrument for the entire year. The
instrumental instruction is part of a pull-out program during the
regular school day, and different musical groups perform several
times a year at events throughout the community. Our students have
the wonderful opportunity to enjoy the arts after school through
the Kidservatory program. Music, art, theatre, and dance classes
are taught by experienced Conservatory faculty from the high
school, with exciting offerings such as Musical Theatre, Fun with
Drums, Heavenly Harps, and Dance Express just a few of the many
after school enrichment classes offered.
Athletic Distinction. Little Warrior Nation is an exciting
opportunity for our students to learn the basics of a wide variety
of sports from some of the best coaches and high school athletes in
the state of California. VCHS coaches and athletes travel to the
elementary to share devotions, testimonies, and lessons on effort,
teamwork, and sportsmanship. The "Inside Look" special event allows
each Little Warrior the chance to sit on the bench with high school
athletes at a game of their choice. Through the Little Warrior
Nation, elementary students learn firsthand what it means to be a
spirited Valley Christian Warrior.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School is Dec. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Valley Christian Elementary School located?
Valley Christian Elementary School is located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Willow Glen.
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