Student Support Services

Alternative Education: Alternative programs provide an opportunity to a particular student not experiencing success in a typical classroom structure. For more information, please contact the Director of Alternative Learning Myra A. Chambers at 727-1327.

Academic Advancement & Enrichment (Gifted Education): The Department of Academic Advancement and Enrichment coordinates services that meet the needs of gifted and high ability students in Hampton City Schools. Each high school offers honors and Advanced Placement courses to meet these needs. Gifted students in 10th grade may also apply to participate in New Horizons Governor's School for Science and Technology for engineering, biological or computational science during their junior and senior years. For more information contact Director Dr. Reginald Johns at 727-2160.

Fee Waivers: Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch also qualify for a variety of fee waivers. Fee waivers may be used to supplement the cost of AP/IB exams, college admission tests such as the SAT and ACT, as well as college application fees. Contact your school counselor for more information.

Homebound Instruction Extended Services: Homebound Instruction is a program for students who are ill and expected to be out of school for more than 10 days, for special education students who need a more restrictive environment, or for students on long-term suspension for whom another placement is unavailable. Applications for extended services are available in the home school or at the Alternative Learning Center. Requests for homebound instruction for medical reasons must be made in conjunction with a physician or clinical psychologist and based on a documented medical or psychological condition. For more information, please contact the program coordinator Karen Williams at 727-2152.

Naviance Student: This comprehensive website allows the student and parent to get involved in the planning and advising process, research colleges and careers, as well as create plans for the future. All middle and high school students have an individual account and parents can create one as well. Contact your school counselor or visit your school's webpage for more details.

Special Education Programs and Related Services: Hampton City Schools is committed to serving all identified youth with disabilities, ages 2-21, inclusive. All students are provided with free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. For more information, please contact the Director of Special Education Services Kimberly Judge at 727-2400.

Summer School: Summer School is a tuition-based program that allows students to complete one semester of study and earn 0.5 standard credits toward graduation. Complete details are provided during the spring of each school year. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

Virtual (on-line) Options: In an effort to offer a variety of educational opportunities and experiences to our students, Hampton City Schools participates in a variety of virtual (on-line) coursework offerings. These offerings are available to students for courses that we do not currently offer in our traditional building and/or to accommodate a scheduling conflict. While we encourage students to take advantage of these offerings we want to ensure a clear understanding for both parent/guardian and the student of this undertaking. We will provide support to each student in order to maximize his or her success. Please contact your school counselor for more information.