Digital Learning Anchor Schools were established this year to study best practices in digital learning and device implementation. You’re invited to see examples from this initiative as well as hear about lessons learned during the Digital Anchor School Showcase April 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Great Neck Middle School. Students and staff from the following Read More…
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Tickets still available for VBEF Pearls of Wisdom event April 16
The Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s (VBEF) Pearls of Wisdom Oyster Roast and Barbecue will be held Saturday, April 16, 1-5 p.m. at 24th Street Park at the oceanfront. Each ticket includes an all-you-can-eat buffet of raw and roasted oysters, pork barbecue, fried fish, chicken, Hatteras-style clam chowder and beverages. The event also features free entertainment by Read More…
AP pathways is one of many professional learning opportunities offered to VBCPS staff
Even though class was not officially underway, this room was abuzz with students eager to share their homework. Although it may sound like any Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) classroom at the beginning of a block, this class was a bit different since students were experienced VBCPS Assistant Principals (APs) participating in the final Read More…
Wear purple April 15 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child
The school division will join schools and organizations across the nation in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day Friday, April 15. By wearing purple, students and staff will show their support of the strength, sacrifices and contributions of military-connected children. The event features the color that symbolizes the combination of all branches of Read More…
Proposed changes to 2017 health care offerings
Limited drug and network changes for the 2017 health plan have been designed to help better manage costs for employees and the City/Schools. These proposed changes, along with projected rates (monthly premiums based upon 12 months), were shared with City Council and the School Board. At the City Council’s request, each upcoming year’s total health Read More…
Finalized 2016-17 school year calendar available
The 2016-17 school year has been finalized and is now available for print. The calendar, which was approved by the School Board in February, includes progress report and report card dates. Staff should note that the third nine weeks of the school year will end on the same day that grades are due, Friday, April Read More…
Fair and Equitable Grading: A message from Dr. Spence
At its retreat last year, members of our VBCPS School Board expressed concerns about grading practices in schools across our city. In particular, they articulated concerns expressed by a few parents about the inconsistent application of grading guidelines in our secondary schools. They questioned the degree to which schools and teachers should have flexibility in making Read More…
Charting progress on Compass to 2020
In December 2014, Virginia Beach City Public Schools adopted Compass to 2020, its strategic framework that sets the vision and guides our work for the next five years. But how do we know that we’re making progress? As part of the planning process, a cross-section of more than 70 stakeholders worked to identify key measures Read More…
2013 National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau to present at National Speaker Series event April 14
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Share your thoughts on preliminary grading recommendations
The Fair and Equitable Grading Practices Committee has been working since September 2015 to review current Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) policy, research and best practices for grading. After thoughtful consideration, the committee has developed three preliminary recommendations: 1) Assess academic progress separate from behavior/work habits; 2) Revise the current grading scale; and 3) Read More…
