SECONDAY EDUCATION
The middle school prides itself in its
focus on the unique characteristics of each student at each grade level. The 7th
grade curriculum required courses are: Language Arts (Reading & English),
Mathematics (Pre-Algebra/Algebra I), Science, Civics and PE/Health and
electives. The 8th grade curriculum required courses are: Language
Arts (English & Reading), Mathematics (Pre-Algebra/Algebra I/Geometry),
World History, Science and PE/Health and electives. Band is offered
to students who wish to participate.
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
DAILY
SCHEDULE
Middle School
Doors open at 7:25 am. Dismissal Begins
at 2:30 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.
THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR'S SCHOOLS
The
Commonwealth Governor's School is a secondary public school 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.