TABLE of CONTENTS
• ENROLLMENT AND AGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
• FOOD SERVICE
• HOURS
• REPORT PERIODS
• SCHEDULE CHANGES
• ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
• SCHOOL BOARD GOALS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The Rockbridge County School Division serves around 2500 students in four elementary schools for kindergarten through fifth grade, two middle schools for grades six through eight, and one high school for grades nine through twelve.
All schools are accredited by the State Department of Education. The two middle schools and the high school are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The elementary schools are candidates for accreditation through SACS.
The primary objective of our school system is to develop and unleash the powers of every student’s mind.
We believe that every student, as an individual, deserves an education
which empowers the student to become an active participant in society. Education should exist as a dynamic force of positive change.
We require excellence from students. We strive for a sense of community and common purpose, while recognizing the diversity of interests and abilities. Although we urge students to develop their own faculties, we never underestimate the importance of teachers in nurturing and guiding this development. In order to achieve a sense of community, we must know each other and care for the children under our supervision.
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ENROLLMENT AND AGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students attend the school in the zone in which they legally reside. Students residing in other school divisions may apply to attend school in Rockbridge County on a tuition basis. Students may be admitted if space is available.
All children who will be five years old on or before September 30 are eligible for kindergarten. Children who are six years old by September 30 must be enrolled in school. There are four documents that must be presented to school officials when registering a pupil. They are an original certificate of birth, a report of physical examination, an immunization record, and a Social Security card.
Questions should be directed to the principal of the school your child will attend. The Transportation Department (463-5437) can help you determine your school zone.
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FOOD SERVICE
Breakfast and lunch are served at all schools. Free and reduced price lunches are available to students unable to pay the full price of meals.
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HOURS
The elementary and middle school day allows for a minimum of five hours and fifty five minutes of instruction with additional teaching time at the secondary level. Operating schedules are available from each school.
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REPORT PERIODS
Reports on academic performance of students are given at the end of each nine-week grading period. Interim marking period reports will be sent home for all students in the middle of the 1st and 3rd grading periods and may be sent home at other times..
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
Inclement weather may result in closing schools, delaying
openings, or dismissing early. Schedule change information can
be obtained by dialing 463-7386 or by listening to radio and
television stations. Alerts by way of the Honeywell
Instant Alert System are also sent to phone numbers or
email addresses as provided by subscribers.
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SCHOOL BOARD
School Board meetings, which are open to the public, are held at the Rockbridge County Administration Building or at neighborhood schools. Regular meeting time is 6:00 P.M. on the first Monday of each month. For information on agendas, time, and location, call Rhonda Humphries, the Clerk of the Board, at 463-7386.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Elementary: Paramount to our commitment to students is an average class size of less than twenty (20) students in grades K-5. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental skills including an initiative to ensure that all students will read on grade level by the third grade.
Middle School: Integrated instruction is enhanced by academic teams. Emphasis is placed on academic and social development as students prepare for transition to high school. In addition to a core curriculum students are encouraged to take advantage of offerings in music, technology, and foreign language. Interscholastic teams, intramural participation and clubs are a major part of the middle school concept.
High: A comprehensive high school offering a diverse curriculum
of more than 100 courses prepares students for the finest
colleges and universities, post-secondary technical training,
and the workplace of the 21st century. Students benefit from
honors and advanced placement courses, opportunities to earn
credits through on-line courses, an extensive independent study program, and programs designed to prepare those with special needs. Opportunities exist for students wishing to explore their interest in music, fine arts, work study, and technology. Annual evaluation of academic performance and goals maintain flexibility of choice for students that allows for personal and academic growth.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
The Rockbridge County School Division benefits from a working relationship with area employers. The curriculum is reflective of employee needs in the modern workplace. The Workforce Employment Agreement (WEA) between employers and Rockbridge County High School students demands the highest standards of those entering the area job market. Local business and industry are generous in their scholarship support for continued post-secondary education of our graduates.
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SCHOOL BOARD
GOALS
The School Board has adopted a set of goals that reflect its highest priorities at this time. These goals provide direction and focus for planning, budgeting, and establishing policies:
• All schools will be fully accredited.
• By 3rd grade, students will be independently reading and
comprehending "on grade level".
• The system will be able to attract and retain quality instructional personnel.
• Instruction in each classroom will be designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• All school facilities will be clean, inviting, and updated.
• Character development will be addressed systematically and intentionally throughout the grades.
• Alternatives to suspensions will be used to teach responsibility and accountability.
• Health and wellness will be promoted throughout the system.
• Graduates will be prepared to be successful in work or
college experiences.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
• John Reynolds, Superintendent: 463-7386
• Jack Donald, Assistant Superintendent: 463-7386
• Cindy Crance, Instruction: 463-7386
• Richard Patterson, Finance: 463-7386
• Scott Hannah, Vocational/Transportation: 463-5437
• Tom Drake, Operations/Maintenance: 463-5437
• Twila Brown, Special Education: 463-7386
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