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Comprehensive
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Report
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/ Student Guides (Grades K-5)
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Secondary School Curriculum Student Guide 2008-2009
Secondary School Curriculum Student Guide 2009-2010
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Student & Staff Resources
CoreCourseGPA.com - College academic eligibility for high school student athletes
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Online
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Budget and Finance
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2006-2007/FY 2007-2008 
Approved Biennial Operating Budget FY 2008-2009/FY 2009-2010
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year 2008
Approved School Board Operating Budget FY 2007-2008 Amended 
School Board Proposed Operating Budget FY 2009-2010 Amended 
Improving the Academic Performance of African American Males: A Progress Report 
Key Operating Measures 2004-2005 School Year through 2007-2008 School Year 
No Child Left Behind
On-Time Graduation Rate
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Applicant Request Form
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1998-1999
through 2007-2008)
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Stanford
10 Tests (Grades 4, 6 & 9)
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Virginia's Education Management System
Virginia
School Report Card (All Virginia Schools)

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Table of Contents
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

Talent Bank
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Partners in Education
2006-2007
Model Partnerships
Virginia Beach Public Schools Education
Foundation
Speakers' Bureau
VBCPS Mentors... Help a child
leap through life
Meet Some of Our Mentors
• Parent Involvement
Six Standards for Parent/Family Involvement
Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence
National Network of Partnership Schools

Testing Schedule / 2008-2009 School Year
Beach Schools Projected to Earn 99% SOL Accreditation
School Accreditation History (school years 1998-1999 through 2007-2008) 
An Overview of the Importance of School Accreditation and AYP 
Spring 2008 SOL Test Scores (Three-year comparison, school
by school)
Grade 3: Percent Passing 
Grade 4: Percent Passing 
Grade 5: Percent Passing 
Grade 6: Percent Passing 
Grade 7: Percent Passing 
Grade 8: Percent Passing
Middle School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 2)
High School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 1)
High School: Percent Passing (End-of-Course Part 2) 
Miscellaneous SOL Information
Raising Student Achievement: A Standards of Learning Update from the Virginia Department of Education (1/12/06) 
SOL
Objectives for All Grades (10/10/02)
SOL
Sample Test Items (8/15/03)
Virginia
Department of Education's Links for Parents
Virginia's
Education Management System
Virginia
School Report Card (All Virginia Schools)(5/12/05)

Agenda for Next Meeting
Minutes Archive
School Board Directory 
School Board Policies and
Administrative Regulations
Comprehensive Strategic Plan
School Board Code of Ethics 
School Board Bylaws
Board Members as Guest Speakers
Clerk of the Board
If You Can't Attend a Meeting
School Board Schedule
of Meetings 2009-2010
School Board Standing
Rules
School Board Recognitions
School Board Monthly Minutes
Sign Up to Speak
An Overview of The School
Board
Superintendent's Monthly Report to
School Board 2008-2009 School Year
Archived Superintendent's Monthly Report to School Board
Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2009
Legislative Program Agenda 
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Mission Statement
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.
Dan R. Lowe District 4 - Bayside
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

AB Day Schedule (All High Schools and Selected Middle Schools)
Academy Programs
Academy Application Process (2008-2009 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
Adult Education
Advanced Academic Programs
Advanced Academic Program Application Process (2008-2009 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
AlertNow Parent Notification System
Alternative Education
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Apple-A-Day Parent Newsletter 
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Middle 
High 
Athletic Competition Schedule
Bus Schedules
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Charter Schools
Code of Student Conduct
Distance Learning
Virtual Virginia Beach e-Learning (online)
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Virginia
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Elementary
School Level
High
School Level
Middle
School Level
Gifted Transportation (Express Bus Routes)
Express Bus Route Overview
Report
of the School Board Ad Hoc Committee on Performance of Gifted Education
Personnel
Graduation Requirements 
Graduation Schedule (High School Class of 2010)
Health Services
Historical Overview
Homework Hotline
Home Instruction
Internet/Computer Safety Tips for Students and Parents
Kindergarten
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MySchool Mail
NJROTC Program
• Open Houses/Information Nights 2009-2010
• Overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Parent Acknowledgement Form
and Supporting Documents
Parent/Student Handbook
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School Level
Middle
School Level
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Planetarium
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School Calendars
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School Emergency Guide for Parents
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Student Activities
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& Academic Competition Schedules
Student Out-of-Zone Request Forms
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Student Records/Current
and Former Students
Student Registration
Student Work Permits
Teachers of the Year
Testing Schedule 2008-2009
Title I (federal aid program for elementary and secondary schools)
Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center/Education Program
Virginia Beach Middle School Replacement
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
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TELEPHONE: 757.263.1000 (School Administration Building)
TDD: 757.263.1240
Administrative/Frequently Called Numbers
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School Administration e-mail address: vbcpsweb@vbschools.com
E-Mail
the Superintendent (askthesuperintendent@vbschools.com)
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Virginia
Beach City Public Schools
2512
George Mason Drive
Virginia
Beach,VA 23456-0038
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