wow I am now a ninth grader and live in arizona, but B.V.E will always be in my heart, I have been to six schools in my live and that school was my favorite my teachers were there. The program is advanced and all the school in arizona didnt have half the programs as BVE I love that school if you are
... Read more looking for a school to send your child this would be a really good school ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/23/07
Burton Valley has fantastic teachers and administrators. The LASF program is lacking though. Most of the money the parents at BVE donate to LASF goes to Stanley Middle School and Campolindo High. They need more PE programs. Parent involvement is high as this is an affluent communtiy that can afford many
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Posted by a parent on 07/13/06
Burton Valley is a large school that functions as a smaller one. There is a great parent/teacher/student community. The new principal is a team builder with good knowledge of the community and great intentions.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/06
My son is currently a 1st grader and both he and our family enjoy being part of the BVE community. All the teachers we have had so far have been fabulous. They know exactly how to motivate the kids and instill a love of learning that is so important at this level. The principal is new this year and
... Read more has not made many changes. But the teaching staff seems to have great respect for her and I look forward to her continued leadership at the school. Parent involvement and commitment is tremendous. Lots of opportunities for parents working both in and outside of the home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
Burton Valley Elementary (BVE) is an extremely engaging school with tremendous faculty. The parental involvement is at a very high level and there is a strong tradition of excellence.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Fantastic school with great teachers at all grade levels. Plenty of extracurricular activities, a great music program, fantastic community support, and an extremely positive environment for all children. This is also where the GATE program resides for the district so it's ideal for families with gifted
... Read more children who live in the Burton Valley neighborhood. Overall, Lafayette is the BEST place to raise families, particularly considering the high quality education throughout the district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/05
BVE is an excellent school. The parent support is key in helping maintain a strong support system at school and in the community. Teachers are all well thought of. Developmental method of teaching in K is geared toward educating kids at their own rate. Superb environment to raise a family.
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/04
My daughter goes to BV. BV is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or dumb kids. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal is kind and knows each child by name.
... Read more He is a great example of a leader. Thank you BV specially Mrs. Mc Cann for bringing out the best in my child and giving her the encouragement and confidence she needs to go out into the world! Read less
School Profile for Burton Valley Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
700
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
49
Number of classrooms:
42
Music
Choral, Music
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Lafayette schools — Burton Valley Elementary School is located at 561 Merriewood Dr, Lafayette CA 94549. 561 Merriewood Dr is in the Burton Valley neighborhood and 94549 ZIP code in Lafayette, CA The school district for Burton Valley Elementary School is the Lafayette Elementary School District. Burton Valley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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