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How can I get a copy
of the School Calendar?

Hampton Public Schools
Traditional
Year Round

What is the school registration
process for my child?

Generally, all students must have a physical examination within the last year, proof of immunization, birth certificate and social security number. Click on the appropriate school district below for more specifics.

Chesapeake Public Schools

What is the kindergarten entrance age?

Children must have reached their 5th birthday on or before 30 September.

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What are the Standards of
Learning (SOL) tests?

In response to “No Child Left Behind,” Virginia embraced Standards of Learning (SOL) in math, science, English, history and social studies. Additionally, Grades 5, 8, and 11 have SOL in technology. Each spring, students in grades 3, 5, 8, and high school take SOL tests to determine their knowledge base. High School students must pass each subject SOL to graduate. Since SOL are state requirements, each school district must apply the same standards, however they have some flexibility in setting test dates. Click here to learn more about VA SOL: www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Parents/index.html

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How have the area schools
performed on the SOLs?

Ratings For All Virginia Schools

Based on SOL results, click here to view accreditation
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/src/

Individual School Results

Isle of Wight CountyPublic Schools

Where can I find information on the application process for special
education and related services?

What Talented and Gifted
Services are available?

What is the difference between block scheduling and traditional scheduling?

Block Scheduling — Block scheduling is a method of scheduling that lengthens the duration of a class period. Two types of block scheduling are common in Virginia:

4X4 Block - Students take four 90-minute classes each day for one semester. An entire course is completed during one semester instead of a full year. Some courses may require sequential semesters.
A/B or Rotating Block - In a typical rotating block schedule, students take six, seven, or eight classes for an entire year. Classes in each subject are 90 minutes and meet on alternate days. Some variations include a 45-minute class that meets every day.

Traditional Scheduling — Traditional scheduling is a method of scheduling six to eight class periods daily. Generally, each class period is less than one hour. The same subject is presented the same period daily with elective classes being alternated within the week or the semester.

What type of scheduling does my child’s school use?

Hampton Roads Schools offer all types of scheduling. For more specifics, contact the school district for further information on a particular school and its scheduling.

Which school will my child attend?

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What are the course
requirements for graduation?

Graduation requirements vary depending on type of diploma (Standard or Advanced). Review your schools’ website, the Dept of Education website (www.pen.k12.va.us), or contact your child’s school.