North America total solar eclipse marked in history Monday, August 21, 2017.
As quoted by Hans Christian Andersen, music brings an expression of that words often cannot. Great Valley Academy enriches the lives of students with music.
Teamwork, collaboration and learning to work with others demonstrated each day at Great Valley Academy.
As a GVA student I promise to be kind in all I say and do, to be safe at all times, to do my best at home, at school, and everywhere I go because it's the right thing to do!
Experiences beyond the classroom provide detailed context, sensory learning and teach teamwork.
Market days provide an opportunity for students to learn about manufacturing, sales strategies and profit.
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GVA's Unique Qualities
Project Learning
Small Class Sizes
Same Teacher for 2 Years (Starting in 1st Grade)
Uniforms
Character Development
Half-Day Fridays
Longer School Days, Less Homework
Spanish & Music (K-6th)
Physical Education (All Grade Levels)
More about GVA...Announcements
Labor Day Holiday - No School 9/2
Teacher In-Service - No School 9/20
Fall Break - No School 10/14 - 10/18
Veteran's Day Holiday - No School 11/11
Thanksgiving Break - No School 11/27 - 11/29
2019-20 Modesto Calendar
I love working for GVA Salida because my coworkers are my family. We love, support and stand behind one another. I also love that our leadership and administration allows me to dream and work towards things that interest me as an educator.
I enjoy teaching a GVA because of its whole child approach to education. As a teacher, I am given freedom to teach my students to mastery, allowing them to go deeper in their learning. At GVA, we teach students to be productive and caring citizens both at school and throughout their communities through character education and building a strong home and school relationships.
I enjoy teaching at GVA because I am treated as a professional. I am given the freedom to select from curriculum to best suit the needs of my students. I can teach at my own pace and in my own style. Students benefit from this freedom because I can accelerate and slow down as needed to help them grow as learners and community members.
The Meet and Greet that GVA provides is such a great event. The friendly staff and administration's constant presence and accessibility, and home-style lunch time are just a few of the things I love about GVA.
"We are so grateful for GVA! Since coming to GVA for 5th grade, my son, who has ADHD, has BLOSSOMED! He's now in 6th grade, loves coming to school, has many friends and even joined the band. He is a changed little boy and all for the better. He feels loved and cared for here at GVA and his social and academic life has increased by leaps and bounds!"
GVA has been great for my kids. It was worth the wait. My kids are safe, secure and loved by the teachers and support staff. In conclusion I could say a lot more all positive, but you should see for yourself why GVA is great.
GVA is a welcomed change! I appreciate the innovative teaching styles that GVA offers. The research based vision learning program that GVA uses has helped my child in so many areas of his academics. Music and foreign language begin early. I also appreciate that teachers get to stay with their student for at least two years. That way, the teacher has a greater opportunity to really see my child's potential and works to his strengths. Proud to be part of GVA!
What I love about GVA is that it is a safe, loving, caring place. It also is a good environment, and you always feel a part of this school. GVA is place where everyone has fun.
I love that teachers are so patient and caring. They really try to help and respond in the kindest manner.
What I love about GVA is the GVA pledge and how it shows students how to be kind and work hard. GVA showed me the real purpose of being kind and showing quality in all I do. My unique experience was being called up for assembly. I felt like I was famous. I love GVA. It's an inspiring school.
The first reason why I like GVA is we have awesome field trips! Secondly, we have a nurse who is kind and sweet along with having good people as teachers. The school recycles and we learn ways to help plants in the ecosystem.
Great Valley Academy is a wonderful school to go to! Speaking from experience, I've been going to GVA for 8 years now and all the teachers and students are kind and caring!
I like GVA because the teachers explain and teach well, and they are fun. I also like GVA because the students are taught to be kind to each other. Another reason I like GVA is because we have GEMS, Music, Spanish and Physical Education programs when other schools might not have those privileges.