High School students who are dependents of military members
residing on base attend the local King George County School about 12 miles from
the Dahlgren base.
SECONDAY EDUCATION
The high school prides itself in
its focus on the unique characteristics of each student at each grade level. The
high school is on a 4x4 block schedule that allows for a variety of learning
experiences. The high school offers advanced and special education
services. Required credits for a Standard Diploma include:
English
- 4 credits
Mathematics - 3 credits
Science - 3
credits
History & Social Science - 3 credits
Health & Physical
Education - 2 credits
Fine or Practical Arts - 1 credit
Electives - 6
credits
COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
The King George County Public School
Board serves approximately 3,000 students within the school board system.
The
Virginia Standards of Learning provides the framework for what is taught at each
grade level in all of the schools in King George County. Each child
is viewed as being unique with individual interests and
differences. Curriculum and instruction is designed to meet the needs
of the students it serves.
ACCREDITATION
In King George
County Public Schools there are three elementary schools, one middle school and
one high school. Three of the five schools are fully accredited by
the Virginia Department of Education Board.
PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO
Low
pupil teacher ratios help to facilitate differentiated instruction for students
at each grade level in the King George County Public Schools. The
student teacher ratio is 12:1.
GRADING SYSTEM
The grading scale is
94-100(A), 86-93(B), 77-85(C), 70-76(D), and 69 and below (F).
BUS
SERVICE
Bus service is available to all students living off base to their
designated school zone. High School students living on base will
travel by bus to the community high school.
MEALS
Information on the school fees for breakfast and lunch meals for elementary
and secondary students is located at the King George County School Board website
at Contacts/Links.
REGISTRATION
To register students, call the school
you believe your child will attend, schedule an appointment and then take along
a birth certificate, proof of immunization and physical exam, proof of residency
and social security number. The school year is from early September
to mid-June.
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Birth Certificate
Proof of
Residence
School Entrance Health Certificate
Immunization
Documentation
Social Security Number
HOURS
High School
Doors
open at 7:35 am. Dismissal Begins at 3:15 pm.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Potomac and Sealston Elementary Schools have the
only After-School program in King George County School System. The
program is located in the elementary schools but managed by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Program fees: $40 a week from 3:30 to 5:30 in
the school gymnasium. Program structure is free time, snack time,
homework time, and structured activity after homework. Registration
is first-come for up to 25 students (including special needs
students). Forms and immunization documents must be completed at
registration. Students are supervised at all
times.
GIFTED AND TALENTED
SERVICES
The King George County School Division provides special services to
students in grades K-12 identified as gifted or
talented.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
A child with a
disability is eligible for special education and related services to meet the
unique needs of a child with a disability. It includes instruction, at no cost
to the parent, conducted in a classroom home, hospital, institution, or other
setting. It also includes instruction in physical education. For a
child to be found eligible, a disability must affect his or her educational
performance.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Social
Clubs
National Honor Society
Future Farmers of America
Future Business
Leaders of America
Academic Team
Drama Club
French, German &
Spanish Clubs
Jazz Band
Chess Club
Multi-Cultural Advisory
Committee
NJROTC
SPORTS/RECREATIONAL GROUPS
Step Team
Pep
Squad
Dance Team
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
THE COMMONWEALTH
GOVERNOR'S SCHOOLS
The Commonwealth Governor's School is a secondary school
public education program serving students in grades nine through
twelve. King George County students attend the site at Stafford
Senior High School for half-day academic programs.
VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF
LEARNING
The Virginia Standards of Learning provide the framework for what is
taught at each grade level in all of the school in King George
County. Each child is viewed as being unique with individual
interests and differences. Curriculum and instruction is designed to
meet the needs of the students it serves.
Please view "Contacts/Links"
for information on the schools in the King George County System.