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Computer Education

Computer technology is integrated into the instructional program by classroom teachers as directed by the Virginia Standards of Learning for computer/technology. This integration is accomplished by...

Adding Courses

For classes on alternate day block scheduling, no student may elect to add a year course after the course has been in session for 8 class days. No student may elect to add a semester course after the...

Dropping Courses

A year course dropped on or after the first official day of the second grading period must be counted as an “E” and included in class rank. A semester course dropped on or after the second day after t...

Grading Scale

Procedure for All Courses

Each final grade will be given the indicated value: A=4, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B=3, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C=2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D=1.0, E=O. Each indicated value for a year...

Academic Year

The regular academic year is at least 181 days, divided into four nine-week periods or two 18-week semesters. Courses are generally one year in length, and students receive a final grade at the end of...

Registration

At registration time, students will be given information concerning course selection for the coming year. The information in this guide should be used in planning a program of studies. The courses...

Academic and Career Planning

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is committed to empowering every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community. And, as it...

Activity/Athletic Program

Middle school kids working out

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in activities based on their interest and needs, two programs are available in the middle schools: Intramural and Interscholastic. The...

Types of Courses

Core Courses

Core courses include English, mathematics, science, and social studies. They meet for thirty-six (36) weeks.

Exploratory Courses

Exploratory courses include classes such as art...

Middle School Structure

Students in grades six through eight will be grouped into Core Teams. The Core Team is an organizational pattern of the middle schools in which teachers share the same students, and the same planning...