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PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT will be administered all 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.  

The PSAT/NMSQT provides first-hand practice for the SAT, a college admissions test, and for juniors serves as the entrance test into both the National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship competitions.  Studies show that scores rise with multiple testing opportunities.  So, even if your student has taken the PSAT/NMSQT previously, it is important that he or she continue to take advantage of every testing opportunity.  All students who take the PSAT/NMSQT will receive free access to Khan Academy which provides an online personalized pathway for practice.  The cost of this test is paid for by Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

English 11 Writing SOL

The English 11 writing SOL will be administered to all students enrolled in Term 1 English 11, transfers and retesters who need the writing SOL for verified credit.  This test is a requirement for graduation.  The test will be administered on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29.  The writing SOL is divided into two sections, a multiple-choice section, and a short paper sections.  Students must complete both sections to receive a score.

Contact your student’s counselor or Nancy Grimstead, School Improvement Specialist, if you have any testing questions.

ASVAB Testing

The ASVAB test will be administered to all 12th grade students on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test that evaluates an individual's aptitude for various military occupations and determines eligibility for enlistment. The test assesses skills in areas such as word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, and mathematics knowledge, and also includes subtests for vocational aptitudes. Test results, including the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score, are used to assign individuals to military jobs that match their abilities and interests. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) offers a free, voluntary way for students to take the test and explore potential careers without any commitment to enlist.

As a reminder, our goal is to expose students all post-secondary pathways after high school – Enroll (College), Enlist (Military), and Employ (Work Force). We will use student scores to review vocational strengths and weaknesses once we get the test results back.

Washington D.C. Field Trip

We are planning to take all 9th grade students to Washington D.C. to visit the National Mall and two Smithsonian Museums on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. We are finalizing our plans for this trip. It will be open to all 9th Grade students at a cost approximately $100. This will cover charter buses, three meals, and t-shirts for the day. More details to follow.

Any parent interested in volunteering as a chaperone is asked to complete this short Google Form.

Calendars & Schedules

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Cell Phone Policy

VBPS Policy and Regulation:

Policy 5-52: Cell Phone-Free Education-cellular phones and personal communication devices-student.

Regulation 5-52.1: Cellular Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices- Limitation on Use

The use of personal communication devices by students during instructional time is determined to be disruptive to the educational environment, not conducive to productive learning experiences and often the source of disciplinary intervention.

This policy is a proactive approach to actively engaging students in learning, preserving instructional time, and to reducing behaviors that interfere with the learning environment. If it is necessary to contact your child during the school day, call our main office. Should students need to contact a parent or guardian, they must use the main office phone. Please reference Policy 5-52 and Regulation 5-52.1for additional details.

VBCPS expectation is that students will not have access to cellphones during the school day.

Any student who uses a personal cell phone, communication device or accessories in violation of a local, state or federal crime will be referred to law enforcement and will be further disciplined for such action. Parents/legal guardians of minor students may be required to meet with the school administrators to address their student’s continued violation of this Regulation. This flyer educates students on the consequences for repeated violations.

Attendance Policy

We want to emphasize the critical importance of regular school attendance for your child's academic success and overall development. Consistent attendance ensures that your child receives the education and opportunities they deserve. If your child is unwell or unable to attend school, we request that you promptly communicate with the attendance office to report the absence. In line with attendance policies, if a student becomes chronically truant, it may lead to more serious consequences, including loss of academic credit due and/or potential legal actions. Our aim is to provide a safe and enriching environment for all students, and your active involvement in ensuring their regular attendance greatly contributes to achieving this goal. Please refer to the student code of conduct pages, 10-14 with specific attendance guidelines.

Please use the following email for any attendance notes, questions, or concerns: BaysideHSAttendance@vbschools.com. If you are in need of further assistance, please contact the Main Office at 757-648-5200.

Tardy Policy

Students should be in class and prepared to the learn when the bell rings. Students who enter class late disrupt learning for themselves and their classmates. This flyer educates students on the consequences for repeated tardies.

To go to School or not go to School... Is that your question?

It can be hard to know what to do if your student is ill. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if your student has the following symptoms, they should stay home, as their illness could affect their ability to participate in school and there is concern that they might spread infection to staff and other students:

• Fever, including a fever with a new rash.

• Vomiting more than twice in the preceding 24 hours.

• Diarrhea that causes "accidents," is bloody, or results in greater than two bowel movements above what the child normally experiences in a 24-hour period.

• Skin sores that are draining fluid on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with a bandage.

• Respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by another cause such as seasonal allergies.

Your student may return to school when:

• The student has not had a fever (and is not using fever-reducing medicine) for at least 24 hours.

• A healthcare provider has evaluated the fever with a new rash and the fever has resolved.

• Uncovered skin sores are crusting, and the child is under treatment from a provider.

• Vomiting has resolved overnight and the child can hold down food/liquids in the morning.

• Diarrhea has improved, and the child is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24-hour period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider before return.

• Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours.

Students and staff returning after a respiratory illness can consider additional actions to reduce the spread.

CDC Website

Student Parking Permits

Student parking permits will be on sale starting Monday, August 18th to Thursday, August 21st from 8am-1pm in the Main Office. 

Use this link to apply for a Student Parking Permit. 

Each student should complete the application prior to having the parking permit issued. There is a $45 fee for each decal and are non-transferable.  Vo-Tech and ATC students must show proof of attendance to obtain a discounted permit for a $35 fee. Decals will not be sold at a prorated fee and all issued decals will expire on the last day of school for students. Fees may be paid online at School Cash Online, or in person with exact cash, check or money order. 

As of August 25th, parking permits will be issued from either the Main Office or Student Activities Office from 7:10 - 7:20 a.m  and 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.; passes will not be issued during instructional time. You must have a copy of the current vehicle insurance card along with a valid driver’s license. Va. Code § 22.1-205.1: Each public high school shall require any student who applies to obtain a pass to park a vehicle on school property to provide evidence that the student possesses a valid driver’s license or driver privilege card. 

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