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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).

Health and Physical Education 6-32

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-32

INSTRUCTION

Health and Physical Education

  1. Health Education

    The Health Education program for grades one through ten shall be a progression of learning experiences which focus on instruction related to alcohol and drug abuse, smoking and health, personal growth and personal health, nutrition, prevention and control of disease, physical fitness, accident prevention, personal and family survival, environmental health, mental health and consumer education. These shall be developed in accordance with procedures outlined in the curriculum guide for health education.

    Classroom driver education may count for 36 class periods of health education. Students shall not be removed from classes in required courses other than health and physical education for the Behind-the-Wheel phase of driver education.

  2. Physical Education

    Physical education courses shall be required as set forth by law and regulation and shall focus on the development of positive attitudes and behaviors toward physical activity and fitness appropriate to the student's level of development. Grade eight students not enrolled in Physical Education shall participate in a program of physical fitness throughout the regular school year. Documentation of participation will be required in accordance with Virginia Beach City Public Schools Administrative Guidelines for Physical Fitness. At grades 11 and 12 physical education shall be offered as an elective course.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-207, as amended. Physical and health education.

Virginia Board of Education Regulation 8VAC20-320-10 et seq., as amended. Regulations Governing Physical and Health Education.

Virginia Board of Education Regulation 8VAC20-131-10 et seq., as amended. Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia.

Virginia Board of Education Guidance Document Governing Certain Provisions of the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (8VAC20-131) revised March, 2021, as amended.

Adopted by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: May 16, 2000
Amended by School Board: March 20, 2007
Amended by School Board: June 20, 2017
Amended by School Board: February 13, 2024