ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY
Building A Solid Foundation
Your child will flourish academically, artistically, athletically, and spiritually given the well-rounded experience at VCA. Our emphasis is on building godly character and developing the student’s healthy self-image, understanding that God has created each student uniquely and that He has a divine plan for each life.
Tailor Fit Teaching for Your Child
We understand each student is unique in their learning style and capability. With our low teacher/student ratio, teachers can tailor their teaching to the student’s appropriate level.
Curriculum
Bible:
Deep Roots (K-6th), Defendable Faith Institute / Holy Bible ESV
Language Arts:
K-5th -One 95 Core Phonics, Writer’s Workshop, Novel Studies, Accelerated Reader by Renaissance
- Printing k-2
- Cursive 3-5
Math:
Math in Focus: Singapore Math, IXL
Social Science:
Social Studies Alive (Teach TCI)
Science:
California-Elevate Science (K-5th), Savvas
Putting Faith into Practice, Everyday
At Venture Christian Academy, we all work to create an environment that allows students to experience the love of God, pursue His purpose for their lives, and become more Christ-like throughout their academic endeavors. We practice our faith regularly and have developed programs throughout the year that are designed to encourage the growth of each student’s personal relationship with God.
Daily Bible Class
Students participate in biblical studies at every grade level with weekly memorization of Bible verses and interactive lessons and curriculum. Additionally, our teachers weave relevant and grade-level appropriate biblical perspectives into all course materials.
Weekly Chapel
Together, students and their teachers enjoy a time of worship with singing and music, followed by inspirational speakers who encourage students to discover who they are in Christ.
Devotions & Prayers
As a team, it’s important for us to pray together. The VCA faculty and staff meet for devotions and prayers three times a week. The “Moms in Prayer” parent organization meets on a weekly basis to support the VCA community through intentional prayer.
VCA Gives Back
We have a long, rich history of giving back to the community by financially supporting commendable non-profit organizations. Each year students embark on an all-school effort to develop a habit of charitable giving and service towards others.
Enrichment Programs
Elementary students participate in enrichment programs designed to provide our students with a well-rounded education. Each week, students are given the opportunity to enhance their skills and develop their passion in the areas of Art, Chapel, Music, Physical Education, Innovation Lab, Spanish and Library.
STEM and Innovation
The Innovate and Create Institute (ICI) is VCA’s premiere K-8 STEM-based learning program. In this Christ-centered environment, students cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to prepare them to excel in life. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we are blessed with tremendous resources to provide unique learning experiences that set us apart as a leader in STEM-based learning. At VCA students:
- Explore with hands-on experiences, leveraging technology as a tool to foster creativity and problem-solving skills;
- Experience success and failure in a nurturing environment that promotes individual growth and teamwork;
- Explore avenues of learning that empower the development of personal interests.
K-5 curriculum elements:
- Coding begins in kindergarten, stretching student imagination and analytical skills;
- Engineering provides the opportunity to practice the Design Cycle;
- 3-D printing enables the student to think conceptually and problem solve using CAD tools;
- Video/stop-motion integrates the analytical and artistic dimensions of the sciences;
- AI and Digital Citizenship support the ethical and spiritual development of our students
Music
Students are inspired to discover the beauty of music and explore their God-given talents. All students perform in the annual Christmas concert and the Spring musical, as well as grade-level mini-concerts.
KINDERGARTEN
Students learn notation and rhythm through games, colors, numbers, and improvisation. The students practice and understand the steady beat, high and low, soft and loud, quarter note, and quarter rest.
First-Third Grade
Students are instructed in music theory, with concepts taught through sequences involving listening, singing, and movement. Students focus on instrumental and vocal partner songs, learning harmony and using the Quaver music curriculum.
Fourth-Fifth Grade
Students learn to play instruments, beginning with the recorder and unconventional percussion instruments. Students will explore the effects of music on our everyday lives, and understand the differences between secular and religious music.
Art
In VCA’s dedicated art studio, every student is given the opportunity to express themselves through art. Students are introduced to the elements and principles of design through experimentation with different media and exposure to different art movements throughout history. Students develop their creativity through drawing, painting and sculpture. As they progress, they are taught techniques in linear perspective, composition and advanced color theory.
Standardized Testing
MAP Growth Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing is administered to all students in K -8th grades.
Venture Christian Academy administers the MAP Growth Test. This assessment is available to Public and Private Christian schools across the United States and around the world. The MAP Growth test measures what students know and what they are ready to learn next. The test dynamically adjusts to each student’s performance creating a personalized assessment experience that accurately measures performance. Administered three times a year for timely information to help teachers teach, students learn, and administrators lead.
MAP Growth is aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
Because achievement testing is such a critical component of our school’s instructional program, MAP Growth and the complete assessment program offer your child’s teacher valuable information about their academic progress. It also becomes a teaching resource for our faculty, allowing us to collect student data that, in turn, helps us make wise decisions in meeting the learning needs of each student individually.
Our Support Services
The Educational Care Program (ECP) provides support for students, parents and teachers.
The ECP team works collaboratively to reinforce the excellence of Venture Christian Academy so that children can reach their full potential in a confident and guided manner. By offering limited intervention programs to identified students with learning challenges, the ECP support team works with parents and teachers to assure that student needs are met thoughtfully and effectively so that change and success is achieved.
If a student is experiencing academic difficulty, the teacher and parents are expected to contact the ECP department. ECP offers the following academic support at an additional fee to those students who have been referred by the teacher through the ECP process:
ON-CAMPUS TUTORING
REFERRAL FOR EDUCATIONAL TESTING
Academic tutoring outside of normal school hours, during the school year, is available from several of our teachers. Tutoring may be arranged through the classroom teacher.
Distinctives
- Dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- Dedicated, credentialed teachers that are passionate about education and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Small class sizes, family atmosphere, beautiful campus
- Deep knit sense of community
- Community events such as Movie Night, Father and Daughter Dance, field trips, and more!
- Building a foundation of Academic Excellence, Spiritual Formation, and Community