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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

School Day and School Hours 6-13

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-13

INSTRUCTION

School Day and School Hours

The standard school year shall be at least 180 instructional days. The standard school day for students in grades 1 through 12 shall average at least 5 1/2 hours, excluding intermissions for meals.

The School Division may develop alternative schedules for meeting these requirements as long as a minimum of 990 hours of instructional time is provided for grades 1 through 12. Such alternative plans must be approved by the School Board and by the Virginia Board of Education, under guidelines established by the Virginia Board of Education. No alternative plan which reduces the instructional time in the core academics shall be approved.

The length of the school day for students shall be determined by the School Board on recommendation of the Superintendent and shall take into consideration, but not be limited to, the ages of the students, the distances to and from school, bus scheduling, safety hazards and time needed to accomplish educational objectives. The Superintendent shall yearly set forth the actual hours of attendance for each elementary, middle, and high school in the School Division. The Superintendent is authorized to make determinations regarding adjustment of school hours and the opening or closing of school when inclement weather or conditions exist that would prohibit safely conducting school.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-98, as amended. Reduction of state aid when length of school term below 180 days or 990 hours.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-79.1, as amended. Opening of the school year; approvals for certain schedules.

Virginia Board of Education Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia, § 8 VAC 20-131-10 et seq.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-200.2, as amended. Minimum instructional time; optional unstructured recreational time.

Adopted by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: October 6, 1998
Amended by School Board: November 9, 2022