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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).

Adult Education 6-81

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-81

INSTRUCTION

Adult Education

  1. General Objectives

    The general objectives of adult education shall be the same as those of other levels of public education, namely to prepare individuals for full democratic citizenship, to provide them with means for economic improvement and cultural development, and to enrich their personal and family lives. The program shall be sponsored by the School Board and shall be controlled and administered in the same general fashion as other parts of the educational program.

  2. Scope of the Program

    The extent of the program shall be determined by a balance between community needs and the willingness of the School Division residents to provide for the program in the School Board budget.

  3. Types of Activities

    The educational needs of adult residents may be met by the offering of activities in the following areas:

    • Adult Basic Education
    • General Educational Development
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages
    • Community Education Courses

    No continuing curriculum shall be fixed, but activities shall be designed to meet the needs and wishes of individuals and of the community.

  4. Fees

    Fees are charged to persons admitted to selected adult education classes.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-223, as amended. Definitions.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-225, as amended. Authority of school boards.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:1(D)(8), as amended. Standard 1. Instructional programs supporting the Standards of Learning and other educational objectives.

Virginia Department of Education Regulation, 8VAC20-30-10, as amended.

Adopted by School Board: October 21, 1969
Amended by School Board: August 18, 1970
Amended by School Board: June 19, 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)
Amended by School Board: April 24, 2018
Amended by School Board: September 13, 2022