No matter where you live in Hampton Roads, you will find superior
schools and specialty programs to serve you. Whether you are looking for
elementary, middle, or high schools, gifted/talented programs, magnet schools or
special education centers, you're sure to find what's right for your family.
Additionally, private schools, private pre-schools and kindergarten facilities
throughout the region provide parents with many educational
choices.
Standards of Learning:
The Standards of Learning (SOL) for
Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student
learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science,
history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and
physical education, and driver education.
These standards represent a
broad consensus of what parents, classroom teachers, school administrators,
academics, and business and community leaders believe schools should teach and
students should learn.
In the four core areas of English, mathematics,
science, and history/social science, a curriculum framework also is provided
that details the specific knowledge and skills students must possess to meet the
standards for these subjects.
Each school district posts their report
card on their website, which can be a useful tool when relocating and choosing
where to live.
Enrollment:
Any child who will be 5 years old by
September 30 is eligible for kindergarten. All first-time and
transfer students must provide the following documentation:
1. Birth
Certificate
2. Social Security Number
3. A physical examination performed
by a physician within a year of enrollment. Requirements vary slighty
with different school systems. Health Examination form can be downloaded from
the Virginia Department of Education's website found in Contacts.
4. A series
of four DPT and three Polio Immunizations
5. Immunizations against Measles,
Mumps and Rubella - one after the first birthday and the second prior to entry
into kindergarten or into first grade, if the child has not attended
kindergarten.
Contact the appropriate school system for additional
information on registration requirements and educational programs
availabe.
If you're looking for school-age child care, most elementary
schools offer before and after school programs. For more information, resources
are available in Contacts under Family Issues: Community: Child Care.
For
information on private schools, consult the Yellow Pages, the Virginia
Department of Education or inquire at the church of your choice.