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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).

Homebound Instruction 6-79

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-79

INSTRUCTION

Homebound Instruction

The School Board is committed to meeting the needs of all students including those students who are temporarily unable to be physically present in school. The School Board shall maintain a program of homebound instruction to comply with Virginia Board of Education directives and the Superintendent shall develop regulations implementing this program.

Editor's Note

See also Virginia Department of Education's “Homebound Instructional Services Guidelines” (revised November 2018). For School Division’s implementation, see the “Homebound Services Manual.” (revised August 2022)

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:3, as amended. Standard 3. Accreditation, other standards, assessments, and releases from state regulations.

Virginia Board of Education Regulations, 8VAC20-131-180, as amended. Off-site instruction.

Adopted by School Board: October 21, 1969
Amended by School Board: February 20, 1979
Amended by School Board: August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board: July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Scrivener’s Amendments: November 6, 2013
Amended by School Board: June 20, 2017
Amended by School Board: February 27, 2024