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• Budget and Finance
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2006-2007/FY 2007-2008 PDF Document
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2008-2009/FY 2009-2010 PDF Document
        Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year 2008 PDF Document
        Approved School Board Operating Budget FY 2007-2008 Amended PDF Document
        Superintendent's Proposed 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program PDF Document
School Board Proposed Operating Budget FY 2009-2010 Amended PDF Document
School Board Operating Budget FY 2009-2010 Amended PDF Document

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Academy Programs
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        Academy Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview

Adult Education

Advanced Academic Programs
Advanced Academic Program Application Process (2010-2011 School Year)
IB Program at Plaza Middle School
Ocean Lakes Mathematics and Science Program
IB Program at Princess Anne High School
Advanced Academic Program Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview

Alternative Education


Distance Learning
 Virtual Virginia Beach e-Learning (online)
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Gifted Program
        Gifted Application Process Grades 2-12 (2010-2011 School Year)
        Elementary School Level
        Middle School Level
Express Bus Route Overview

Student & Staff Resources
CoreCourseGPA.com - College academic eligibility for high school student athletes
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        Educational Technology
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Curriculum
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        Kindergarten Program (5 years old by September 30)
        Elementary School Program of Study (grades K-5)
        Elementary Course Guides
        Middle School Program of Study (grades 6-8)
        Secondary School Curriculum Student Guides
        High School Program of Study
        Secondary School Curriculum Course Guides
        High School Application for Enrollment in Courses for More than Six Credits PDF Document

Special Education (Programs for Exceptional Children)
      What Services Are Offered?
      The Special Education Process
      Screening
      Comprehensive Assessment
      Eligibility
      Individualized Education Program
      Placement
      Timelines
      More

• Grading Scale
• Graduation Requirements PDF Document
• Homework Hotline
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• NJROTC Program
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• SHINE: Enrichment/College Prep for Grades 6-12
• Technical and Career Education
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Budget and Finance
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2006-2007/FY 2007-2008 PDF Document
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2008-2009/FY 2009-2010 PDF Document
spaceComprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year 2008 PDF Document 
spaceApproved School Board Operating Budget FY 2007-2008 Amended PDF Document
spaceSuperintendent's Proposed 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program PDF Document
School Board Proposed Operating Budget FY 2009-2010 Amended PDF Document
School Board Operating Budget FY 2009-2010 Amended PDF Document

Progress Report
        SAT Testing Program 2004-2005 SY through 2007-2009 SY PDF Document

Report Cards
        All VBCPS Schools
        All Virginia Schools

Research
        Improving the Academic Performance of African American Males: A Progress Report PDF Document
        Program Evaluations/Research
        Research Applicant Request Form

School Accreditation
        School Accreditation History (school years 1998-1999 through 2008-2009) PDF Document

Student Records
        Request Student Records(Former and Current)

VBCPS Key Operating Measures
PDF Document

Virginia's Education Management System

Facts and Figures

Demographics
Student Characteristics PDF Document (01/05/09)
Dropout Rate PDF Document (04/03/08)
Promotions and Retentions PDF Document (09/17/09)
Attendance Rates PDF Document (12/17/08)
Graduation Rates
PDF Document (05/12/09)
Students' Plan to Continue Education PDF Document (05/04/09)
Parent-Teacher Association Membership PDF Document(05/04/09)
Scholarships Accepted by Graduates
PDF Document (09/17/09)
Diploma and Certificate Types
PDF Document (10/08/09)
2008-2009 Pupil Teacher Ratios Excluding and Including Resource Personnel
PDF Document (11/17/08)

Testing
Stanford Achievement Test Series, Tenth Edition (updated June 2, 2009)
Stanford 10 - Grade 4 Analysis of Percentile Ranks by Student Subgroups PDF Document (06/02/09)
Stanford 10 - Grade 6 Analysis of Percentile Ranks by Student Subgroups PDF Document(06/02/09)
Stanford 10 - Grade 9 Analysis of Percentile Ranks by Student Subgroups
PDF Document(06/02/09)

Other Scores
ACT Composite Scores PDF Document (12/17/08)
Advanced Placement Scores
PDF Document (1/05/09)
SAT - Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing Scores
PDF Document (12/17/08)
Standards of Learning


Finance
Revenue Sources of Operation of Regular Day School PDF Document (05/12/09)
Expenditures by Category
PDF Document(05/12/09)
Capital Expenditures PDF Document(05/20/09)
Per Pupil Expenditures for Education
PDF Document (10/08/09)
Federally Connected Students
PDF Document (10/08/09)
Capital Improvement Program Budget PDF Document (10/08/09)
Capital Improvement Program Funding Sources PDF Document (10/08/09)

Job Opportunities
Employee Application Process
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• 2009-2010 Teacher Recruitment Package
• Contact Human Resources: vbcpshr@vbschools.com

Types of Jobs
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Resources
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• Salary Information
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Policies
Code of Student Conduct
• Code of Student Conduct Overview
• Disciplinary Action Levels
• Due Process
• Prohibited Conduct
• Mandatory Expulsion
• After School Activities
• Disciplinary Action for Conduct Not Related to School Activities
• Cell Phone Authorization
• Acceptable Use of Computers
• Choices Program
• Suspension Appeal Procedures
• How to Contact the Office of Student Leadership
• Regulations for Passengers Riding School Buses

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Graduation Requirements
• Notice of Graduation Requirements PDF Document

School Bus Policies
• Student Conduct on School Buses

Recent Updates

School Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
        Section 1 - Bylaws
        Section 2 - Administration
        Section 3 - Business and Non-Instructional Operations
        Section 4 - Personnel
        Section 5 - Students
        Section 6 - Instruction
        Section 7 - Community Relations

Policies and Regulations Index and Search

Volunteers
Volunteers in Education
•  Request to Volunteer Application
•  Golden Circle Volunteer Application
•  Golden Circle Program Information Application PDF Document
•  Volunteer Code of Ethics PDF Document
•  2009 Volunteers of the Year

Partners in Education
•  Who Can Become a Partner?
•  How Does an Organization Become a Partner?
•  What Activities do Partners Support?
•  What are the Benefits of Partnerships?
•  Watch Our Partners in Action
•  Take a Look at Our Partners
•  Partners in Education Interest Form PDF Document
•  Best Practices -- Model Partnerships
•  Partnership Advisory Link (PAL)

Virginia Beach Public Schools Education Foundation
Speakers' Bureau
Mentorships
Talent Bank

VBCPS Mentors
• Meet Some of Our Mentors

Parent Involvement

• Six Standards for Parent/Family Involvement
• Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence
• National Network of Partnership Schools


Standards of Learning
• Testing Schedule / 2009-2010 School Year
• Virginia Beach Schools Projected to Earn 100% Full SOL Accreditation
• School Accreditation History (school years 1998-1999 through 2007-2008) PDF Document
• An Overview of the Importance of School Accreditation and AYP PDF Document
• Spring 2008 SOL Test Scores (Three-year comparison, school by school)
        Grade 3: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Grade 4: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Grade 5: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Grade 6: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Grade 7: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Grade 8: Percent Passing PDF Document
        Middle School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 2) PDF Document
        High School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 1) PDF Document
        High School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 2) PDF Document
• Miscellaneous SOL Information
        Raising Student Achievement: A Standards of Learning Update from the Virginia Department of Education PDF Document
        SOL Objectives for All Grades
        SOL Sample Test Items
        Virginia Department of Education's Links for Parents
External Links for SOL Information
• Virginia's Education Management System
• Virginia School Report Card (All Virginia Schools)

School Board
• An Overview of The School Board
• School Board Code of Ethics PDF Document
• School Board By-Laws
• Board Members as Guest Speakers
• Clerk of the Board
• School Board Standing Rules
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2010 Legislative Program Agenda PDF Document
• Print Copy of School Board Directory PDF Document
• Policies and Regulations

Meetings
• Agenda for Next Meeting
• School Board Schedule of Meetings 2009-2010 School Year
• School Board Recognitions
• School Board Monthly Minutes
• Superintendent's Monthly Report to School Board 2009-2010 School Year
• Archived Superintendent's Monthly Report to the School Board
• If You Can't Attend a Meeting
• Sign Up to Speak

Strategic Plan
• Compass to 2015 Strategic Plan

School Board
        Mrs. Rita Sweet Bellitto At-Large
        William J. "Bill" Brunke, IV District 7 - Princess Anne
        Mr. Todd C. Davidson At-Large
        Mrs. Emma L. "Em" Davis District 5 - Lynnhaven
        Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Edmonson District 6 - Beach
        Mr. Daniel D. "Dan" Edwards District 1 - Centerville
        Mr. Brent N. Mckenzie District 3 - Rose Hall
        Mr. Patrick S. Salyer At-Large
        Ms. Sandra Smith-Jones District 2 - Kempsville
        Mrs. Carolyn D. Weems At-Large
        Vacant - District 4 - Bayside


 Academy Programs
Academy Application Process (2010-2011 School Year)
Middle and High School Academy Programs (Grades 6-12)
Elementary School Academy Programs (Grades 1-4)
Academy Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview

Advanced Academic Programs
Advanced Academic Program Application Process (2010-2011 School Year)
IB Program at Plaza Middle School
Ocean Lakes Mathematics and Science Program
IB Program at Princess Anne High School
Advanced Academic Program Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview

 Athletic Programs
Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form
Middle PDF Document
High PDF Document
Athletic Competition Schedule
Distance Learning
Virtual Virginia Beach e-Learning (online)
Quality Connection (video conferencing)
         Virginia AP School Courses/Early College Scholar Program (VA Dept. of Education)

Gifted Program
        Gifted Application Process Grades 2-12 (2010-2011 School Year)
        Elementary School Level
        High School Level
        Middle School Level
        Gifted Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview

Special Education (Programs for Exceptional Children)
      The Special Education Process
      Screening
      Comprehensive Assessment
      Eligibility
      Individualized Education Program
      Placement
      Timelines
      More

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School Locator/Map Center
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Find/Contact a School
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Parent/Student Handbooks
        Elementary School Level 
        Middle School Level  
        High School Level

Student Activities
      Athletic & Academic Competition Schedules

Parent Acknowledgement Form & Supporting Documents
        Code of Student Conduct, Including Regulations for Passengers Riding School Buses, Cell Phone Use, and Acceptable
           Use Agreement (Computers)
        Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
        Note: Any parent who objects to the release of any directory information must notify, in writing, the principal of the school
        where the records are kept.

        Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
        Note: Included in Parent/Student Handbook
       Graduation Requirements PDF Document
       Parent/Student Course Information Guide (K-5) if applicable
       Secondary School Curriculum Student Guide (6-12) if applicable
       Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Notice
       Compulsory School Attendance Law
       Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements

School Safety
• Internet Computer Safety Tips
• School Closings, Cancellations, Emergencies, and School Safety

Schools/Centers Helpful Links

• Adult Education
• AlertNow Parent Notification System
• Alternative Education
• Alumni and Reunions
• Athletic Schedules
• Calendars
• Cell Phone Use
• Charter Schools
• Code of Student Conduct
• Graduation Requirements PDF Document
• Graduation Schedule (High School Class of 2010)
• Health Services
• Historical Overview
• Homework Hotline
• Home Instruction
• Kindergarten Program
• Lunch Menus
• Middle School Years
• NJROTC
• Open Houses/Information Nights 2009-2010
• Planetarium
• Preschool /Early Discoveries
• Program Evaluations/Research
• Schools/Centers
• School Operating Hours
• School Mascots and Colors
• School Locator / Map Center
• Student Out-of-Zone Request Forms (Elementary, Middle and High School)
• Student Records(Current and Former)
• Student Registration
• Student Work Permits
• Teachers of the Year
• Testing Schedule
• Title I Program
• Volunteer Opportunities

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• School Information
        A Brief Overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools
        School Report Cards
        School Facts & Figures
        School Directory
• Administration
        School Board Members
        Mrs. Rita Sweet Bellitto
        William J. "Bill" Brunke, IV
        Mr. Todd C. Davidson
        Mrs. Emma L. "Em" Davis
        Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Edmonson
        Mr. Daniel D. "Dan" Edwards
        Mr. Edward "Ed" Fissinger, Sr
        Mr. Dan R. Lowe
        Ms. Sandra Smith-Jones
        Mr. Michael W. Stewart
        Mrs. Carolyn D. Weems
• Superintendent
        Dr. James G. Merrill
        Assistant Superintendents / Department Heads
        School Board Policies & Administrative Regulations
• Contact Us
        Administrative/Frequently Called Numbers

VBCPS employees

Education Foundation

No Child Left Behind


• TELEPHONE: 757.263.1000 (School Administration Building)
• TDD: 757.263.1240
• Administrative/Frequently Called Numbers
• School Phone Numbers/Faxes/E-mail Addresses
• School Administration e-mail address: vbcpsweb@vbschools.com
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