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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).

Instructional Materials/Selection 6-61

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-61

INSTRUCTION

Instructional Materials/Selection

Print and media/digital materials to be used as part of the course curriculum (Division or teacher assigned materials) shall be selected in accordance with the following criteria:

  1. Copyright date and price
  2. The licensed staff, representing the various age groups of students and the disciplines in the curriculum, shall have a primary voice in the selection process.
  3. Instructional materials shall be selected for the enlightenment and interest of all students. A book, publication, or media/digital resource shall not be excluded solely for reasons of the race, nationality or political or religious views of the writer.
  4. Materials selected should be balanced to present many points of view concerning problems and issues on local, state, national and international levels and should have contemporary significance or permanent value.
  5. The factual accuracy, authoritativeness, balance and integrity of the material shall be considered along with the presentation of both the material and ideas therein, including appropriateness of the medium.
  6. Ease of access and readability for students shall be considered, as well as alignment to the curriculum.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-238, as amended. Approval of textbooks and appliances.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:7, as amended. Standard 7. School board policies.

Virginia Board of Education 8 VAC 20-770, as amended. Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School Divisions.

Related Links

School Board Regulation 6-40.1
School Board Policy 6-65

Adopted by School Board: August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board: July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: June 6, 2006
Amended by School Board: April 18, 2017
Amended by School Board: June 7, 2022