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acean t:akes High School educator
named 2003 Teacher of the Year
Mark Clemente is doing the job he believes he was meant
to do... teach.
His innovative ability to reach the minds of young people has,
prompted the selection of this 37-year-old chemistry teacher
from Ocean Lakes High School as the 2003 Teacher of the
Year for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Clemente, who has been teaching at Ocean Lakes since
1996, is an integral part of the faculty teaching in OLHS's
Math and Science Academy. He also serves as chairman
of the school's science department and is involved in a
wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It began with a gift
Mark Clemente lright), a chemistry teacher at Ocean
Lakes High School, accepts a school bell and
congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Timothy
Jenney. The superintendent's visit identified Clemente
as the VBCPS 2003 Teacher of the Year.
It stands to reason that in the course of becoming an outstanding teacher, it helps to have a passion
for the subject matter that one teaches in the classroom. Clemente admits that his fascination with
science, and chemistry in particular, began at age 10 with a Christmas gift (a toy chemistry set)
and was fueled in a high school classroom under the tutelage of a gifted, Einstein-like teacher.
It was in that engaging classroom that the teaching seed was planted.
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An instructor in the Navy stationed at the Fleet Combat Training Center at Dam Neck, Clemente
gained his first actual experience in a public school setting by volunteering in the then Adopt-A­
School program at Birdneck Elementary. That involvement set in motion a number of actions
that would have an impact on his life. After leaving the Navy, he learned that selling cars was not
for him. While volunteering at Birdneck Elementary, he met his present wife and discovered that
teaching was the right fit for his future. The rest, they say, is history.
When discussing his philosophy, the topic he teaches and loves to share with others plays a major
role. "My goal is to get students to become better thinkers and problem solvers," Clemente said.
"Chemistry is perfect for this."
"I enjoy sharing with the students, watching them learn and understand how (chemistry) applies
to everyday life," he said. His biggest reward is when a student has an "ah-ha" moment and
is able to connect the facts in a new and more complex fashion.
Someone special
"(Clemente) was the overwhelming choice -- the best of the best," said Dr. Margaret Buxton,
a specialist in the Department of Human Resources and chairperson of the selection committee.
Clemente was selected from a field of eight finalists representing all levels of instruction.
"Visiting his classroom, you could see where his goals and objectives for his students are
clearly identified and taught through the use of materials, manipulatives, and technology,"
she said. "It was truly a learning environment where students were thinking through steps,
finding answers on their own." continued on page 2
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Facility naming policy amended
VBCPS Planetarium offers quality programs
Summer School Registration
Advanced Technology Center
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Graduation guidelines
Volunteers honored
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Facility naming policy amended
The School Board recently amended
a policy that governs the naming of
schools to include guidance on the naming
of individual parts of school campuses.
"The (present) School Board saw a need
to make clear to our schools and their
constituent groups the intent of the
original action," said Jeanne Evans,
executive assistant to the Superintendent.
"The decision to expand and clarify
Policy 3-74 saves our schools from
entering into the often difficult process
of determining whether an individual
is deserving or which individual
is more deserving of such an honor."
During its April 9 meeting, the Virginia
Beach School Board amended the board
policy, Policy 3-74, to include parts or sub
units of buildings and any other internal
areas of a School Board owned, leased,
and/or operated instructional facility.
The amendment also extends to exterior
grounds and related improvements of
School Board owned, leased, and/or oper­
ated instructional or recreational facilities.
The amended policy, now dubbed New
Construction!Additions/Alterations:
Naming of Schools or Parts Thereof,
Commemorative Displays, allows existing
facilities and/or portions of campuses
previously named to continue with that
name. It cannot, however, be changed
to another name. Also, the amended
policy does not prevent commemorative
trees, plaques, memorials, or other such
acknowledgements to be placed in
campus gardens or buildings as long
as the provisions are not violated.
A copy of the policy's amended wording
is made available for your convenience.
It is the school board's policy that no
school shall be named after an individual.
For purposes of clarification, this
provision includes but is not limited
to parts or sub units of buildings,
such as gymnasiums, auditoriums,
cafeterias, libraries, classrooms, hall­
ways, laboratories, and any other internal
areas of a School Board owned, leased
and/or operated instructional facility.
GED prep videos
available VBTV­
Channel 47
Virginia Beach Television (VBTV 47)
and the Virginia Beach Adult Learning
Center are bringing a General Education
Diploma (GED) Preparation series
to a television set near you.
GED Connection is an instructional
program that helps adults prepare for
the GED exam. During the 39-episode
This provision also includes exterior
grounds and related improvements of
School Board owned, leased and/or
operated instructional or recreational
facility such as ball fields, track fields,
tennis courts, stadiums or sports facility,
swimming pools, parking lots, grounds
(obstructed or otherwise), parcels of land
and any other exterior structure or facility
either attached or unattached that is
owned, leased and/or operated by the
Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
series, viewers can learn to analyze
and interpret reading passages, write
clearly and effectively, and solve everyday
problems using principles of basic
math including algebra and geometry.
Workplace Essentials Skills (24 episodes).
is aimed at helping learners improve
their opportunities in the workplace.
The 24 episode series explains why
various basic skills are important,
models appropriate workplace behavior,
Existing facilities or parts thereof that
have been previously named as of the
last amended date of this policy may
continue with such name, but no such
name shall be changed.
This provision does not prevent
commemorative trees, plaques,
memorials or other such ornamentation
to be placed in gardens or within a
school building as long as such
commemorative display does not
violate the above restrictions.
"Each school's principal will continue
to administer the policy on their respective
campuses," said Evans.
and gives viewers an inside look at
today's challenging workplace.
GED Connection is made available
through the Virginia Department of
Correctional Education, while Workplace
Essentials Skills is made available
through the Virginia Adult Education
and Literacy Center. Both were
produced by KET, the Kentucky Network.
For information regarding airtimes
for these videos on Channel 47,
contact VBTV at 427-8288, or go to
www.VBgov.comNBTV, see GED
and Workplace Essentials under
Specialty Programming.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR continued
In his letter of recommendation, Jerry Deviney, principal of Ocean Lakes High School, wrote that "(Clemente) is one of the strongest
teachers with whom I have worked in my 37 years in education in Virginia Beach." Deviney continued by writing that, "he is more
demanding of himself than others and more giving than taking... a superb educator... who brings his best to this school each and every
day." Impressive support from one's boss.
If I were in charge
If given the opportunity to have an impact on the direction of a school division, Clemente said training and time would be two key
interrelated issues he would resolve. "We need meaningful topic-oriented, job-related staff development that would help teachers,"
he said. "In addition to structured training time, there should also be unstructured time that would allow teachers an opportunity
to talk -- exchange ideas."
m "If we are all destined to do something, (teaching) is what I was destined to do," Clemente said, smiling. "I see myself doing
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this until I'm ready not to do anything anymore."
SUMMER SCHOOL
REGISTRATION:
Middle and high school
levels
Registration dates for students enrolling in summer school programs
for the middle and high school levels will take place Tuesday, June 18
and Wednesday, June 19,2002, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Registration locations are listed below.
Only students currently enrolled in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
or whose parents are residents of Virginia Beach are eligible to attend
summer school classes. Secondary students must provide their student
identification number at the time of registration. Students should bring
their schedule or report card (from the third grading period) that shows
the preprinted student ID number.
Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. Checks should be
made payable to VBCPS. Students who qualify for free and reduced
lunch during the school year will also qualify for free and reduced
tuition. Please be advised, your application must be on file prior
to registration. These applications are available at all middle and high
schools. VisalMasterCard may be used to pay tuition.
Summer School Registration Locations
Please register at the site that includes your current school of attendance. The registration sites listed below are also the location
for summer school classes and programs. Detailed Summer School information is available at www.vbschools.com. Select the
category Summer School 2002 on the home page.
Middle Schools
Registration Site
Brandon
Independence
Kempsville
Lynnhaven
Plaza
Princess Anne
Salem
Current School ofAttendance
Brandon
Bayside, Independence
Larkspur, Kempsville
Great Neck, Lynnhaven
Secondary ESL, Plaza
Corporate Landing, Virginia Beach, Princess Anne
Landstown, Salem
High Schools
Registration Sites
Bayside
First Colonial
Kempsville
Salem
Tallwood
Current School ofAttendance
Princess Anne, Bayside
Cox, Ocean Lakes, First Colonial
Green Run, Kempsville
Kellam, Landstown, Salem
Tallwood (Double Session), Graduating Senior Site
Transportation
Specific bus route information will be available on the school division's Web site www.vbschools.comin each school the week
of June 17,2002 and will appear in The Beacon on Sunday, June 23,2002.
Transportation will not be provided to other sites when a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Parents/students
are responsible for providing transportation to alternate sites.
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If you have a question about summer school, please contact your school's guidance office.
Rduanced
Technology Center
launches Web site
for students and
business community
A new Web site, www.vbatc.com. has been created to shine a spotlight on one
of the most unique educational and training centers for secondary and post-secondary
students in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- the Virginia Beach Advanced
Technology Center (ATC). Visitors to the site can learn about this dynamic
facility, the result of a partnership between Tidewater Community College,
Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the
City of Virginia Beach, as it prepares to open
in the fall of 2002.
High school level students will find valuable
information at www.vbatc.com . Technology
courses available for high school juniors and
seniors, enrolled in Virginia Beach City Public
Schools, are listed and described in detail. An overview of the entire technology program
is available for students to determine if the ATC program will be part of their high school
academic career.
Prospective and current Tidewater Community College (TCC) students can use the
www.vbatc.com to explore various degrees and programs available through TCC and
the ATe. The TCC section of the Web site offers specific information on college-level
items such as: career studies programs, certificate programs, and workforce development.
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for review on www.vbatc.com. The business community is encouraged to take advantage
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of the economic development services that will be available in the 137,000 square-foot,
$22.5 million facility to include ISO 9000 training, teleconference and distance learning,
seminar and meeting spaces, and shell space for business training and relocating firms. Contacts for services and programs
offered through all ATC partnerships can be found on the site as well as the ability to take a virtual tour of the facility.
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VIRGINIA BEACH VIDEO SERVICES INVITES EVERYONE TO CATCH HIGHLY INFORMATIVE PROGRAMMING... ON THEIR COMPUTERS THANKS TO E-STREAM.
FROM RECREATION TO BUSINESS, SAFETY TO EDUCATION, YOU'RE SURE TO FIND SOMETHING OF INTEREST,
Log on to www.VBgov.com.find the eGov button at the top of the Web site's home page and select e-Stream from the drop-down menu.
This will open the e-Stream home page. From this point, you can select from a number of videos produced through the services of VBTV.
So log on and make e-Stream part of your viewing habits.
SOL FAST TRACK TUTORING
Registration
June 18 & 19, 2002
Register at summer school cluster site during summer school registration (8:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon).
Dates
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II: July 23-July 29, 2002
SOL TEST DAY: July 30, 2002 (7:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.)
Earth Science, Biology: July 24-July 30, 2002
SOL TEST DAY: July 31, 2002 (7:15 a.m.-9:45a.m.)
World Geography, World History 1 (to 1000 A.D.), World Hist01Y II (from 1000 A.D.): July 25-July 31,2002
SOL TEST DAY: August 1, 2002 (7:15 a.m.-9:45a.m.)
Times
Locations
Tuition
Transportation
7:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
All high school summer school sites
No charge
Bus transportation will be provided to the designated summer school site from neighborhood pickup points.
In support of Virginia Beach City Public
Schools' students who must meet the Standards
of Learning verified credit diploma criteria,
we are offering an optional summer tutoring
program, entitled SOL SUMMER FAST
TRACK TUTORING 2002. This voluntary
program is available to students in the 7th,
8th, and 9th grades who have passed their
classroom instruction and received Carnegie
credit, but have not earned verified credit
due to failing the corresponding End of
Course SOL test. Students in the 10th grade
may also participate in the Fast Track Tutoring
Program provided they were first time 9th
graders in 2000-2001 and subject to the
verified credit graduation requirement.
Fast Track Tutoring consists of twenty-five
hours of small group instruction culminating
in the retake of the applicable SOL test.
NOTE: SOL FAST TRACK TUTORING 2002
is NOT available for Chemistry, English ii,
and Virginia and U.S. History.
'Face to Face \Nith
the PSAT/SAT'
Registration:
Date:
Summertime is a time
for fun and learning
at Virginia Beach
June 18 & 19,2002. Register at the summer school cluster site
that includes current school (8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) ­recreation centers
see page 4 for registration locations.
and libraries
June 24-July 15, 2002
Time:
7:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Location:
Salem High School
Tuition:
$75
Transportation: Due to the uniqueness of this program and the
fact it is offered at only one summer school site - Salem High
- bus transportation will be limited to students in the Salem,
Kellam, and Landstown attendance zones. This is based on
the identified transportation clusters for the entire summer
school program. Students attending other high schools
will be responsible for their own transportation. Specific
transportation details can be discussed during summer
school registration.
Face to Face with the PSATISAT is a unique instructional
program featuring best teaching practices. This high-interest collaborative session
will teach rising 10th and lith graders to think critically and to apply a variety
of strategies to solve all types of verbal and math problems encountered on the
PSATISAT test. This interactive, innovative, and productive program is more
than preparation for the day of the test; it is preparation for success. Each student
will be provided with a diagnostic exam, computerized score report, and individual­
ized strategy session. Students will receive test-taking practice and learn test-taking
strategies by using a new computer software program. Students will analyze the
types of questions that will appear in each section of the test and apply a variety
of strategies to improve their performance in each section. Students will design
a personalized study plan to enhance their strengths and improve their areas
of weakness. This study plan will be used to prepare for the PSATISAT test.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Leanne Self, Instructional
Specialist, Office of Secondary Instructional Services, the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction, at 427-4455 or [email protected]. Detailed
summer school information is also available in all high school guidance offices
and on the school division's Web site www.vbschools.com by selecting Summer
School 2002 on the home page.
Special submitted to Apple-A-Day by Wanda Cooper,
Recreation Coordinator
Welcome! We look forward to seeing you
this summer at the Recreation Centers and
Libraries. In an effort to assist your child
in enjoying their time with us, please
visit your community recreation center
or area library to receive a copy of the
summer schedule. This will assist you in
planning the age appropriate activities and
programs that your child partU:ipates in.
Our summer schedule guide is packed
with events, classes and programs for the
entire family to enjoy. We offer Summer
Camp programs in several areas to
include: sports, art, school age and teens.
Our camps and programs are designed
with your child's well being in mind.
The mental and physical well being
of your child is important to us. We
encourage you to visit or call us for
more information:
Bayside Recreation Center . ... 460-7540
Bow Creek Recreation Center . . 431-3765
Great Neck Recreation Center. . 496-6766
Kempsville Recreation Center . . 474-8492
Princess Anne Recreation Center . 426-0022
Seatack Recreation Center . ... 437-4858
Join the Teen Online Book Club!
Special submitted to Apple-A -Day by Dee Dee Taylor, Collection Development Librarian
The Virginia Beach Public Library invites all middle and high school students to join our Teen Online Book Club. Become an Online
Book Club member today and read chapters from popular books without leaving your computer. It's free, and signing up is easy! Just
follow these simple steps:
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Go to our Web site at VBgov.comllibraries .
Scroll to the bottom left and click Chapter-A-Day.
Find the teen book club box and click JOIN NOW.
Type your E-MAIL and First Name and you are an instant member!
Check your e-mail every day for the latest chapter of each week's featured book. There are online book clubs for parents, too. Just check
out VBgov.comllibraries and Chapter-A-Day for all kinds of online reading fun!
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We still NEED
HOST FAMILIES!!!
for the NASC conference
June 26-30 2002.
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Would you host a STUDENT or two?
At least 100 more HOST FAMILIES are needed to house
1,500 students. To date, nearly 300 Virginia Beach
families have opened their homes to student leaders
from across the nation by serving as HOST FAMILIES.
HOST FAMILIES will typically house a minimum
of two high school students and will be responsible
for providing a safe environment with adult supervision
in the home during the course of the conference.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools' buses will
provide daily transportation for students to and
from the conference.
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Beach, Virginia
All Virginia Beach neighborhoods will be considered,
although these neighborhoods are targeted for HOST
FAMILIES: Birdneck Lake, Castleton, Croatan,
Foxfire, Highgate Greens, Hunt Club Forest, Lago Mar,
Ocean Lakes, Park Place, Pine Meadows, Pine Ridge,
Red Mill, Red Mill Farms, Shadowlawn, South Shore
Estates, Princess Anne Woods, Litchfield Manor,
Rolling Woods, Courthouse Estates, Courthouse Woods,
Holland Pines, Holland Pines West, Christopher Farms, and
nearby neighborhoods.
If you would like to serve as a HOST FAMILY or need additional information,
please call 721-7831, e-mail [email protected]. or visit our Web site
at www.vbschools.com/NASC.
When you receive a census form in the
mail:
> complete the census form
> return it promptly in the
postage paid return envelope or
> you may respond via our Web site
at www.vbschools.com
> select the 2002 Triennial Census
button on the home page
Remember - ALL taxpayers benefit
> the higher our census count, the
greater the percentage of state
sales tax dollars we receive
> an increase in state money
lessens Virginia Beach's
local tax burden
Virginia Beach receives approximately
$500 for each child identified in the
census.
For more information, call Virginia Beach
City Public Schools' Office of Budget
Development at 427-4993.
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CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2002
Graduation marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and commitment, not only by stu­
dents but also by parents, teachers, administrators, and school support staff.
The commencement ceremony at the Pavilion will be both a joyous and a solemn occasion, We call upon
you to help make the ceremony one that will be remembered with pride and a sense of accomplishment
by all who attend.
Because safety is always uppermost in our minds, guidelines will be enforced during' all graduation cere­
monies to ensure the Pavilion is safe and free from disruption for the enjoyment of all participants. Your
patience and understanding is needed, as we take a number of precaution.ary measures developed by the
Pavilion staff and public safety officials, for the best interest of all. We encourage you to
review the following:
• Gifts, packages, balloons, and noisemakers are not permitted; items brought into the Pavilion are
subject to inspection.
• The Pavilion will be locked and searched between graduation ceremonies.
• Some access doors to the Pavilion may be restricted to the public.
• All attendees are subject to metal detector inspection.
• Smoking is prohibited in the Pavilion.
Since all attendees are subject to metal detector inspection prior to entry into the Pavilion, we must warn
you that you are prohibited from carrying in your possession illegal materials. Jokes directed to police
officers conducting the inspections will not be tolerated. It is also important that you share this same
information with other guests attending the graduation event at the Pavilion. All guests in attendance are
subject to the same guidelines. As in the past, we will observe a zero tolerance concerning these issues,
and you, your graduating child, or guest will be asked to leave if he or she violates any of these restric­
tions.
In addition, we ask that you arrive early for the graduation ceremony. For your convenience, the d(i)ors to
the Pavilion will open one hour prior to the beginning of your graduation ceremony. Attendants will be
available to assist you in locating a parking space.
While we regret any inconvenience that these precautions may cause, please understand that safety is a
concern that can never be compromised. Take time to discuss these guidelines with your child wh will
be participating in this year's commencement ceremony.
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2002 Commemorative Print
Pink Hibiscus
now on
sale
To order, complete the form below
and mail with payment to:
Virginia Beach Public Schools
Education Foundation
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23456-0038
Pink Hibiscus
Painted by Kay Hofler, art teacher at Salem High School
Photographed by Kevin Elliott • Printed by Teagle &: Little
Print only
$20.00 Print with frame
$69.00
PLEASE ALLOW 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR FRAMED PRINTS
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Each Year Virginia Beach City Public
Schools, in conjunction with the Virginia
Beach PTA Council, honors the top
volunteers from the elementary, middle,
or high school levels during a special
recognition banquet. From this field of
89 outstanding individuals representing
the more that 15,000 participating in the
school division's Volunteer in Education
program, three Citywide Volunteers
of the Year are selected by the PTA.
professional tutor who will be greatly
missed at Alanton when she "graduates"
to middle school with her youngest
child in the fall.
at rehearsals and events, served as a
Pit Crew dad during marching season,
coordinated the rewriting of the group's
bylaws, prepared financial records for
audit, drove trucks full of
equipment, and provided
legal advice at no charge.
Steve produced a State of
the Band message to parents
to explain the Boosters' status
and plans. Those who know
Steve well say that if they
had to choose a single word
to describe him, that
Marie Douglas
word would be "selfless."
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL:
Marie Douglas retired last
spring after thirty years as a
classroom teacher, but soon
returned to Lynnhaven Middle
to continue her service to
Virginia Beach students. Marie
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL:
has offered assistance
At Alanton Elementary,
in the office, the
all the news comes from
clinic, in the guidance
Debbie Ives. Debbie is
department, and on the athletic
described by those at Alanton
All PTA local units in the Virginia Beach
fields. In her work to support
as dependable and an asset
City Public Schools offer a Volunteer
coaches, she has tutored athletes,
to the school for her work
in Education program in each school.
maintained scorebooks, invento­
with classroom tutoring,
Seniors
and retired citizens are encouraged
ried equipment and prepared
and as a field trip chaperone.
to
volunteer
through the Golden Circle
team rosters. She has offered
program. Volunteers in Virginia Beach
But without a doubt,
this help for football, basketball
schools serve as tutors and mentors,
Debbie's greatest contribution
Debbie lves
and wrestling teams. Marie has
hold
positions on school planning
at Alanton has been the
volunteered hundreds of hours
councils,
assist in libraries, cafeterias
Alanton News Network... ANN. Students
in the main office and in the guidance
and with events, and support student
and staff are able to tune in to ANN to
department, answering phones, greeting
activities
including music and drama
hear and see student anchors leading the
and directing parents and students,
performing
groups, as well as sports and
pledge of allegiance, delivering the
processing mail, and offering whatever
academic
teams.
For more information
morning announcements, asking an SOL
extra help is needed. In addition,
about volunteering,
question of the day, revealing the Word
Marie serves as "an extra set
call
(757) 427-4785.
of the Week, and announcing the day's
of hands" in special education
birthdays - all in a format modeled after
classrooms, where it's reported
To view a complete list
the Today Show. This broadcast airs
she has great rapport with
with photographs of every
every morning at 8:30 on the school's
high-need students.
school's Volunteer of the
closed circuit TV system. Debbie writes
Year, visit our Web site
the SOL question, the script for the other
HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: At First
at www.vbschools.com
portions of the show, preps the co-anchors,
Colonial High, Steve Zahn
and select the category
supervises the student floor director and
leads the FC Band Boosters,
"Community Involvement"
student camera operator, and then tutors
where he organized fundraising
on the home page.
Steve Zahn
in third and fifth grade classrooms.
events, reorganized and revitalized
Debbie is a former teacher and a
the organization, fed band members
New and expanded non-transportation
zones will start with new school year
When school begins in September, some Virginia Beach City Public Schools
students will find their way to the classroom using a different route.
Thafs because they will be among the more than 700 students required
to walk to school using either new or expanded non-transportation zones.
Bus service will not be offered in these non-transportation zones as the
distance to and from school does not exceed up to 1 mile for elementary
students and up to 1.5 miles for middle and high school pupils. Campuses
affected by the changes include Glenwood and Salem elementary schools;
Kempsville, Larkspur, and Salem middle schools; and Cox, Green Run,
Ocean Lakes, Salem, and Tallwood high schools.
The Office of Transportation Services established the new and expanded
routes in accordance with School Board Policy 3-77 and Regulation 3-77.1
to ensure non-transportation zones are applied fairly and equitably across all
school levels. The non-transportation zones were developed from an analysis
that involved the school division's Office of Transportation Services, the
Virginia Beach Department of Traffic Engineering, and the Virginia Beach
Police. Transportation consultants and a committee composed of campus level,
community, school division, and city representatives also provided input to the
process that created the non-transportation zones. Schools and affected students
and their parents were notified about the changes in a letter mailed in March
to student households in the new and expanded non-transportation zones.
For further information, access Bus and Transportation on the school division's
Web site at www.vbschools.com or call the Office of Transportation Services
at 219-2020.
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