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Virginia Beach City Public Schools gives February update on semester schedules, attendance and extracurriculars
Summary
A district presenter summarized semester and term scheduling changes for secondary students, noted that attendance "has improved dramatically over the past 2 years" (no figures were provided), reminded families that report cards were sent home, and encouraged participation in athletics and clubs.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools delivered a February deskside update outlining secondary scheduling, attendance trends and extracurricular opportunities. The presenter said middle school students have started new elective courses for the second semester and high school students are either continuing year-long classes or beginning term 2 under the district’s 4-by-4 schedule.
The presenter urged families to use the semester as a chance to “reset and refocus” academically, and announced that report cards were sent home, asking parents to review progress and contact teachers or counselors with questions. On attendance, the presenter said, “Student attendance has improved dramatically over the past 2 years,” thanking families for prioritizing school attendance but noting that no specific attendance figures were provided during the update. The presenter also asked families to continue using good judgment about keeping students home when ill to protect the health of classrooms and households.
On extracurriculars, the presenter highlighted opportunities including athletics, intramurals and clubs, and cited research linking participation to better academic performance and greater belonging and happiness. Families were invited to visit their individual school websites for details about activities and sign-ups. The district did not announce specific follow-up actions or timelines during the deskside chat.
