ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Entrance Requirements
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that children and youth attend school if they have reached their 5th birthday by September 30 and have not passed their 18th birthday. At the time of registration for a new student, a parent or guardian must be present and provide proof of residency in the school district, the registrant’s official birth certificate, Social Security number, and physical exam report. Transcripts or last report card from previous school attended and custody papers if applicable are other documents that will be helpful at registration. Virginia requires a physical examination that includes a tuberculin skin test for all students new to Virginia. For kindergartners, the exam must have taken place within the past 12 months. Physician-signed proof of required vaccinations in proper doses must also be provided. For details or answers to specific questions, contact:

Virginia Department of Education
Richmond 800-292-3820
www.doe.virginia.gov

Public Education Offices

Adult Education
804-225-2293
www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/adulted/index.shtml

Assessment & Reporting
804-225-2102
www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/achievement_data

Career & Technical Education
804-225-2051
www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/index.shtml

Division of Instruction
804-225-2034
www.doe.virginia.gov/about/instruction/index.shtml

Division of Technology
804-225-4429
www.doe.virginia.gov/support/technology/edtech_plan/index.shtml

School Divisions/Districts
800-292-3820
www.doe.virginia.gov/directories/schools/school_info_by_divisions.shtmlv

School Improvement
804-225-2865
www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_improvement/index.shtml

School Nutrition
804-225-2074
www.doe.virginia.gov/support/nutrition/index.shtml

Governor’s Schools
Some of the most capable students in Virginia are academically and artistically challenged in exciting programs through this innovative program. Governor’s Schools presently include summer residential, summer regional, and academic-year programs serving more than 7,500 gifted students from across Virginia. For more information, contact:

Virginia Governor’s Schools
800-292-3820
www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/index.shtml

Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and Technology
2104 Grandin Road
Roanoke 540-853-2116
www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/academic_year/schools/roanoke.shtml

Magnet Schools
Roanoke City Schools boasts the largest magnet program in Virginia. Magnet Schools are developed around a theme and feature special programs and additional resources not typically found in public schools. Programs range from dance, computers and aviation to piano, architecture, languages and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Magnet Schools are free and open to students who live in or around Roanoke. For details, contact:

Roanoke City Schools Magnet Programs
Roanoke 540-853-1089
www.rcps.info