Virginia Beach City Public Schools Alternative Education Program recognizes the many environments in which a student can be educated. Believing that all students can learn, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Office of Secondary Instructional Services seeks to develop and implement alternative education programs to meet the needs of students who are not experiencing success in regular secondary (grades 6-12) school settings. Alternative education programs strive to ensure that every student finds a path to personal and community educational goals.
These alternative education programs are housed in The Renaissance Academy:
These alternative education programs are housed in The Renaissance Academy:
- Choices Program (grades 6-12)
- Anti-Tobacco Use Program (all levels)
- Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (grades 9-12)
- Online Learning (grades 9-12)
- Ropes and Initiatives (all levels)
- Substance Abuse Intervention Program (grades 6-12)
Staffing
For additional information or answers to specific questions relating to alternative education, please contact Sharon L. Gray, Alternative Education Coordinator, at 757.648.6170 or by e-mail at sharon.gray@vbschools.com.