Lalisha Fitchett, an English teacher at Brandon Middle School, is the 2026 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Robertson Jr. made the announcement during a surprise visit to Brandon Middle on Dec. 19.
Section 6 - Instruction
Article I - In General
- Mission Statement/Vision Statement 6-1
- Goals/Objectives 6-2
- Accreditation 6-3
- Reserved 6-4
- Reserved 6-5
- Kindergarten Program 6-6
- Access to Programs 6-7
- Controversial Issues 6-8
- Religion in the Curriculum 6-9
- Guest Speakers 6-10
- Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content 6-11
Article II - Schedules
- School Calendar 6-12
- School Day and School Hours 6-13
- Emergency Drills and Planning 6-14
- Delayed Opening/Emergency Closing of School(s) 6-15
- Ceremonies and Observances 6-16
- Reserved 6-17
- Instructional Time - Importance and Impact Review 6-18
- Reserved 6-19
Article III - Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- School Division Curriculum 6-20
- Curriculum Committees 6-21
- Scope and Sequence 6-22
- Curriculum Documents 6-23
- Addition and Deletion of Courses and Programs 6-24
- Evaluation of the Curriculum 6-25
- Evaluation of New and Existing Programs 6-26
Article IV - Instructional Programs/Subject Fields
- Alternative Education 6-27
- Driver Education 6-28
- Drug and Drug Abuse Education 6-29
- Family Life Education (FLE) 6-30
- Gifted Programs 6-31
- Health and Physical Education 6-32
- Special Education 6-33
- Technical and Career Education 6-34
- Title I Program 6-35
- Reserved 6-36
- World Languages 6-37
- Core Content Areas 6-38
- Mathematics 6-39
- Science 6-40
- Digital Literacy 6-41
- Social Studies 6-42
- Art, Music and Theater Arts Programs 6-43
- School Counseling 6-44
- Theme-Based Academies 6-45
Article V - Extracurricular Activities
- Extracurricular Activities 6-46
- Interscholastic Competition 6-47
- Middle School Activities Program 6-48
- Reserved 6-49
Article VI - Instructional Arrangements
- Reserved 6-50
- Scheduling for Instruction 6-51
- Class Size 6-52
- Grouping for Instruction 6-53
- Homework 6-54
- Resources for Parental Home Instructional Assistance 6-55
- Student Travel for School-Sponsored Events 6-56
- International Travel 6-57
- Reserved 6-58
- Reserved 6-59
Article VII - Instructional Materials
- Textbooks 6-60
- Instructional Materials/Selection 6-61
- Computer Systems 6-62
- Copyrighted Materials 6-63
- Acceptable Use Policy 6-64
Article VIII - Building-Wide Services
- Library Media Centers/Professional Libraries/Content Committee 6-65
- Reserved 6-66
- Social Work Services 6-67
- Reserved 6-68
- Psychological Services 6-69
- Reserved 6-70
- Reserved 6-71
Article IX - Tests and Measurements
- Student Evaluation and Grading 6-72
- Testing and Assessment 6-73
- Reserved 6-74
- General Educational Development (GED) Tests (Title Only) 6-76
- Literacy and Response to Intervention Screening and Services 6-77
- Reserved 6-78
Article X - Curriculum Extensions
- Homebound Instruction 6-79
- Summer School 6-80
- Adult Education 6-81
- Adult High School Diploma Program 6-82
- Non-School Division (VBCPS) Sponsored Educational Courses 6-83
- Reserved 6-84
- Reserved 6-85
- Naval Junior Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) 6-86
- Governor's School for the Arts 6-87
- Reserved 6-88
- Dual Enrollment (Title Only) 6-89