Islam Center of Livermore

Operational since 1970, Valley Christian Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade six. It offers classes in various subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, history and art. The school also provides Bible, computer science, music and physical education classes. Valley Christian Elementary School offers foreign language classes in Spanish and German. It conducts extracurricular activities that include bands, choirs and ballet groups. The school provides auxiliary classes in the areas of photography, journalism, student leadership and performing arts. Valley Christian Elementary School offers sports programs, including softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field. The school additionally provides special education classes for talented and gifted students and operates a parent-teacher organization. Its students conduct projects to benefit local food banks, family crisis centers, women s shelters and hospitals. A Blue Ribbon School, Valley Christian Elementary School is a part of Valley Christian Center.

The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose is an international religious community that provides Christian education to low-income children in California, Oregon and Arizona, as well as Mexico and Germany. The community operates the Vision of Hope development program to maintain financial support for inner-city schools, as well as the Circles of St. Dominic program. The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose provides education in more than 20 schools and serves over 1,500 students in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Oakland. It maintains a health care facility and offers nursing, personal and residential care services to members. The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose is located in Fremont, Calif.