SVA Recognitions & Awards

Ø SVA Running Records Average Reading Growth 2008-2009 for Kindergarten through 3^rd grade was 15 levels growth in one academic year!  National average reading growth using Running Records is only 6 levels in one academic year.

Ø SVA 08-09 average percentages KG-8: Math 91%, Science 89%, Social Studies 93%

Ø SVA 8th grade graduates enrolled at San Jose City College earn their High School diploma and AA degree simultaneously 

Ø SVA identified by UCI Academic National Talent Search 

Ø SVA is a National GLAD Demonstration Site

Ø SVA Certified GLAD Key Trainers have trained over 4,000 educators & university personnel nationally, including Stanford University

Ø SVA honored visits by international delegates escorted by US Department of Education as well as continuing monthly tours for administrators, superintendents, principals & teachers from public schools & districts, private schools & state officials

Ø SVA honored by Co-Existence Project aired on ABC channel 7

Ø SVA Team received 'silver medal' placement in Math Counts for the past two years