Fourth grade students participate in a three day, two night trip to Sacramento to highlight their studies in California history. Middle school students participate in three to five day field trips to study science and history. Academic enrichment classes at Valley Prep provide students with the foundation for becoming well-rounded. Individual student and developmental needs are considered in the planning of these subjects. Lower school students establish a base of Spanish or French with instruction two times per week.
Classes are conversational and incorporate everyday vocabulary.
Students develop the beginning elements of grammar and word recognition. Middle school students receive instruction five days per week with strong emphasis on reading, conversation, grammar, and writing skills. Computers Computer classes teach key boarding skills, graphics, word processing, software programs and spread sheets. The students also learn how to use the World Wide Web of the internet to aid in their research. Art Art classes provide a program where through a wide variety of methods the students can develop their creative potential.