School Year Calendar - Albemarle County Public Schools

2013-14 

School Year Calendar

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About the Art in This Calendar 

Cover Art 

The Albemarle County Public Schools 2013-14 School Year Calendar celebrates the creativity and talents of our student artists. 

The art featured in this calendar was created by Albemarle County students during the 2012-13 school year, and at least one original 

piece of artwork from every school is included. *Some art pieces have been cropped to suit printing dimensions. 

Albemarle County parents and citizens interested in viewing more exceptional student artwork may visit our central office on the 

3rd floor of the County Office Building, located at 401 McIntire Road in Charlottesville. 

For more information about the fine arts programs in Albemarle County Public Schools, please talk with the art teacher at your child’s 

school or visit: www.k12albemarle.org/dept/instruction/finearts 

MAEBEL BLANDFORD 

Baker-Butler Elementary School 

View the artwork in this calendar 

and more on display at the 

County Office Building! 

401 McIntire Road, 3rd Floor 

Charlottesville 

KLARISA AMOS 

Brownsville Elementary School 

Non-Discrimination Statement 

Albemarle County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 

religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or marital status. 

Students who have questions or concerns regarding compliance with the school 

division's non-discrimination policies should contact: 

Director of Special Education & Student Services 

401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 

Phone: (434) 296-5885 

Employees who have questions or concerns regarding compliance with the school 

division's non-discrimination policies should contact: 

Director of Human Resources 


Phone: (434) 296-5827 

Declaración que prohíbe la discriminación 

El sistema de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Albemarle no discrimina en base 

a raza, color de la piel, religión, edad, sexo, discapacidad, país de origen, embarazo 

ni estado civil. 

Las peguntas o las inquietudes que puedan tener con respecto al cumplimiento de las 

políticas de la división escolar que prohíben la discriminación pueden dirigirlas a: 

Director of Human Resources 


Teléfono: (434) 296-5827

Table of Contents 

Calendar-at-a-Glance .............................................................................................. 4 

Our Strategic Journey: Horizon 2020 ...................................................................... 5 

Albemarle County School Board ............................................................................. 6 

Message from the School Board ............................................................................. 7 

Message from the Superintendent .......................................................................... 8 

Support Our Learners .............................................................................................. 9 

Important Dates: Elementary Schools ..................................................................... 10 

Important Dates: Middle & High Schools ................................................................. 11 

As part of Albemarle County’s continuing efforts in promoting innovative environmental 

stewardship and climate protection, this calendar is printed on paper certified by the Forest 

Stewardship Council (FSC). FSC is the only internationally recognized standard setting 

organization for responsible forest management supported equally by environmental 

organizations and social groups as well as the corporate sector. FSC standards are globally 

recognized as the highest social and environmental standards in forestry. 

Page 

Testing Programs & Schedules ............................................................................... 12-13 

Month-by-Month Calendar (August 2013 – August 2014) ....................................... 14-39 

Schedule Changes Due to Inclement Weather ....................................................... 40-41 

Frequently Requested Programmatic Information ................................................... 42 

Extended Day Enrichment Programs ............................................................... 42 

Summer School Programs ............................................................................... 42 

Driver Education ............................................................................................... 42 

Student Accident Insurance .................................................................................... 42 

Community Education ............................................................................................. 43 

Adult Education ................................................................................................ 43 

Hunter Safety ................................................................................................... 43 

School Meals ........................................................................................................... 44 

School Directory ...................................................................................................... 45 

Central Office Directory ........................................................................................... 46 

Service Directory ..................................................................................................... 47 

Month-by Month Calendar Key 

New Teacher Academy (non-student day) 

MAGGIE BROWNING 

Mortimer Y. Sutherland Middle School 

Combination of Work Day and Professional Development Day (non-student day) 

Professional Development Day (non-student day) 

Important School Event 

First Day of School for Students 

Holiday (schools closed) 

Teacher Work Day (non-student day) 

Reserved for Parent Conferences (non-student day) 

Green Work Day – School staff will commute via internet and telephone usage; 

Buildings will remain in “weekend mode” (non-student day) 

Last Day of School for Students (unless weather make-up days must be used) 

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Calendar-at-a-Glance 

AUGUST 2013 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2014 


1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 


1 1 1 2 3 4 5 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 

30 31 

MAY JUNE JULY 


1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 

Notes: Staff will make every effort to avoid scheduling activities on major religious/cultural observances. Parent conferences must be completed by the end 

of November. The school calendar may be abbreviated should fiscal challenges make it necessary. 

180 Student Days 

197 Teaching & Professional Days 

3 Unassigned Professional Days 

Quarter 1 = 46 days 




New Teacher Academy 8/6 – 8/9 

Combination of Work Day and Professional Development Day to be 

determined at the building level (No Students) 8/12, 8/14, 8/15, 8/19, 8/20, 1/16 (half-day), 

1/17 (half-day), 1/21, 6/10 

Reserved for Division-wide Professional Development (No Students) 8/13, 8/16, 11/4 

First Day of School for Students 8/21 

Holiday 9/2, 11/27 – 11/29, 12/23 – 1/3, 1/20, 3/31 – 4/4, 5/26, 7/4 

School-based Professional Development Day (No Students) 9/30, 2/17 

End of 9-week Grading Period 10/25, 1/17, 3/27, 6/6 

Teacher Work Day (No Students) 10/28, 6/9 

Parent Conferences – May be a trade-off for teaching staff if parent conferences are held on 

other dates by the school (No Students) 11/5 

Green Work Day – School staff will commute via internet and telephone usage. Buildings will 

remain in “weekend mode” in terms of HVAC and other fuel and electricity use. (No Students) 

3/28 

Last Day of School for Students (unless weather make-up days must be used) 6/6 

Weather Make-up Days 

The first two days missed for inclement weather will be made up with hours accumulated by the 

schools in excess of the minimum 990 hours required by the standards of accreditation. Each 

school will develop a virtual learning plan for teachers to communicate learning work to 

students on at least the first two days missed due to inclement weather. This plan will be 

attached to the School Improvement Plan. 

The third and additional days will be made up in this order: June 9, 10, 11 … Teacher workdays 

at the end of the year will move in accordance with make-up days and will not be lost. 

Professional Days 

Professional Development Days consist of contract time provided for: 

Learning experiences (both individual and collaborative) that enhance school and teacher 

practices, leading to improved student learning; and 

Improving our practices with the aim of supporting school and division priorities. 

Teacher Work Days consist of contract time provided for planning curriculum, instruction and 

assessments and assessing student work. 

Religious/Cultural/National Observances 

Ramadan 7/9 – 8/7 (may vary based on lunar calendar) 

Rosh Hashanah sunset 9/4 – nightfall 9/6 

Yom Kippur sunset 9/13 – nightfall 9/14 

Diwali 11/3 – 11/7 

Veterans Day 11/11 

Hanukkah sunset 11/27 – nightfall 12/5 

Christmas 12/25 

Kwanzaa 12/26 – 1/1 

Chinese New Year 1/31 

Passover sunset 4/14 – 4/22 

Good Friday 4/18 

Easter 4/20 

Observances with Holiday 

Labor Day 9/2 

Thanksgiving 11/28 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/20 

Presidents’ Day 2/17 

Memorial Day 5/26 

Independence Day 7/4

Our Strategic Journey: Horizon 2020 

Every important journey begins with a destination in mind and starts with a clear view of the horizon ahead. The Horizon 2020 strategic plan is designed to unleash each 

student’s potential and equip them for success both now and in the future. To do this, we aim to foster deep learning experiences that develop essential competencies like 

communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. We seek to inspire the natural curiosity of our students, not through compliance and testing, but by 

cultivating engaging learning environments, hands-on learning experiences, and real-world learning opportunities. For Albemarle County Public Schools, our destination is a place 

where every graduate leaves our schools prepared for a lifetime of learning in a rapidly changing world. 

Our Vision 

All learners believe in their power to embrace learning, 

to excel, and to own their future. 

Our Mission 

The core purpose of Albemarle County Public Schools 

is to establish a community of learners and learning, 

through relationships, relevance and rigor, 

one student at a time. 

Our Commitments 

We will engage every student. 

We will implement balanced assessments. 

We will improve opportunity and achievement. 

We will create and expand partnerships. 

We will optimize resources. 

Connect with our 

strategic process! 

Our Strategic Plan 

is not a static document. 

Our strategic planning process 

guides the actions of 

Albemarle County Public Schools 

using stakeholder input, 

data analysis, and a 

continuous improvement approach. 

Visit us online at: 

www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning 

Our Core Values 

Excellence 

We believe in meaningful learning that stretches people 

to the frontiers and boundaries of their abilities. 

Young People 

We believe young people deserve the best we have to offer. 

Each individual child is capable and has the right to 

safety, mutual respect, and learning. 

Community 

We believe in our collective responsibility 

to work together in a cooperative effort 

to achieve common goals 

by building communities of practice, 

establishing a high quality learning community, 

and listening to the community. 

Respect 

We believe in treating all individuals with honor and dignity. 



Albemarle County School Board 

Albemarle County School Board, 2012-13 

Jack Jouett District 

Rio District 

Rivanna District 

Samuel Miller District 

Scottsville District 

White Hall District 

At-Large 

Diantha McKeel 

Term expires 12/31/13 

Pamela Moynihan 


Jason Buyaki 


Eric Strucko 


Steve Koleszar 

Chair 


Barbara Massie Mouly 


Ned Gallaway 

Vice-Chair 


What does the Board do? 

The Albemarle County School Board governs 

Albemarle County Public Schools as a 

corporate body according to law. Members are 

elected by the citizens of the county and serve 

staggered four-year terms. There are seven 

members, six representing each of our 

magisterial districts and one at-large member. 

The School Board develops policies to govern 

the operation of the school system. These 

policies cover instructional programs, fiscal 

management, personnel, students, school and 

community relations, facility maintenance, and 

many other areas. Copies of policies are 

available online through our Electronic School 

Board website (http://esb.k12albemarle.org) or 

at the county libraries, school division offices, 

and each of our county schools. 

When does the Board meet? 

The School Board meets regularly during the school year on the second and 

fourth Thursdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings 

are held at the Albemarle County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road in 

Charlottesville, either in Lane Auditorium or Room 241 (location noted on 

agendas). Copies of agenda items may be viewed through our Electronic School 

Board website (http://esb.k12albemarle.org). Special meetings and 

agendas are announced in advance through the local media and on the 

Albemarle County Public Schools website (www.k12albemarle.org/board). 

How do I contact the Board? 

Entire School Board ............................................ schoolboard@k12albemarle.org 

Steve Koleszar, Chair ............. (434) 293-7262 ... skoleszar@k12albemarle.org 

Ned Gallaway, Vice-Chair ...... (434) 242-3935 ... ngallaway@k12albemarle.org 

Jason Buyaki .......................... (434) 973-7026 ... jbuyaki@k12albemarle.org 

Barbara Massie Mouly ............ (434) 465-5156 ... bmassie@k12albemarle.org 

Diantha McKeel ...................... (434) 296-4931 ... dmckeel2@k12albemarle.org 

Pamela Moynihan ................... (434) 973-4464 ... pmoynihan@k12albemarle.org 

Eric Strucko ............................ (434) 973-3815 ... estrucko@k12albemarle.org 

How do I provide input? 

School Board meetings are open to the 

public. Citizens are invited to attend and 

learn more about the operation of 

Albemarle County Public Schools. If you 

would like to speak at a School Board 

meeting, you may register with the Clerk 

beginning 30 minutes before the meeting. 

The sign-up sheet remains open until the 

public comment section of the agenda. 

How can I get more 

information? 

If you would like more specific information, 

please call the School Board Clerk’s Office 

at (434) 972-4055 or visit us online at: 

www.k12albemarle.org/board

Message from the School Board 

To Our School Families: 

Welcome to our learning community for 2013-14! 

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to provide you with this calendar, which not only 

includes the important dates for your participation in your child’s education, but also 

showcases some of the wonderful art produced by students from each of our 26 

schools. 

Studies long have shown that students benefit when their parents are involved in their 

school life, from Open Houses to Back-to-School Nights to Parent-Teacher 

Conferences. We hope you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with your child’s 

principal and teachers during the school year and that you will not hesitate to contact 

them with your questions or suggestions. They stand ready to help. 

This calendar also includes such useful information as program opportunities we offer 

for children and adults, the schedule for important tests during the year, meeting dates 

for our Board, instructions for learning of school closures or delayed openings, child 

nutrition and meal prices, and a directory for both school and central office staff. 

We also urge you to visit www.k12albemarle.org/notifications for a listing and 

description of all notifications the school division is required to provide to parents 

according to federal and state guidelines. 

This year we would like to thank the more than 10,000 students, parents, employees, 

and community leaders who shared their ideas and aspirations for our students and 

helped us envision what a world-class education school system should look like. Their 

invaluable contributions are reflected in our updated strategic plan, Horizon 2020, 

summarized on page 5. Our revised strategic plan supports our commitment to our 

mission, vision and values through five key commitments: We will engage every 

student; we will implement balanced assessments; we will improve opportunity and 

achievement; we will create and expand partnerships; and we will optimize resources. 

Each of us—school board members, administrators, staff and teachers—are 

dedicated to bringing the vision and mission of Albemarle County Public Schools to 

life in our classrooms every day for every student, and we would like to take this 

opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of those who share our commitment to 

excellence in our school division. 

The Board of Supervisors continues to provide necessary financial resources. 

Our local businesses, civic organizations, and volunteers unselfishly offer advice 

and financial support, as well as internship opportunities and mentoring. Our 

administrators, staff and teachers bring exceptional focus and energy to their 

responsibilities. Our parents set high expectations for the quality of education in our 

county. And, of course, the enthusiasm and engagement of our students in their 

learning is invaluable. 

Together, these contributions ensure that our graduating students are well prepared to 

be outstanding citizens who are college and career ready to thrive in a global 

economy and in our global environment. 

Sincerely, 

Steve Koleszar, Chair 

Jason Buyaki 

Diantha McKeel 

Eric Strucko 

Ned Gallaway, Vice-Chair 

Barbara Massie Mouly 

Pam Moynihan 

JA KESSE WICKS 

Mary C. Greer Elementary School 



Message from the Superintendent 

Welcome New and 

Returning Families! 

One of my favorite 

discussions occurred 

during one of our 

summer academies, 

when a middle school 

student was explaining 

the mathematical 

principles involved in his project as a marble twisted its 

way down some plastic tubing. I was fascinated by his 

explanation and his answer when I asked him what he 

wanted to be once he graduated from high school. “An 

entrepreneur,” he enthusiastically responded. 

I can safely say I have asked that question of many 

students over the years and never received that 

answer. It is a sign of a different time. 

We have seen other examples: Our CoderDojo 

academy, for one. It’s a new learning environment 

where students of all ages and skill levels learn multiple 

computer languages; how to design and develop 

computer apps, web sites and video games; and how 

to program robots. We tripled the number of seats in 

our academy this year after our 2012 waiting list 

reached 1,000 students. Still, we had a waiting list of 

several hundred. 

We began a new program this past summer that 

certainly reflects the world around us—Maker Spaces, 

which teaches design and production skills to 

elementary school students. It’s a relatively new 

concept that adds the arts or creativity to the STEM 

subjects—science, technology, engineering and math. 

Students learn how to transform their own concepts 

from paper to finished product through the use of 

computer programming, electronics, robotics, 3D 

printing, prototyping, even music composition. 

These academies and our own 

Design 2015 pilot programs have 

one unifying purpose—preparing 

students to succeed in their own 

century—the 21st century—and 

leaving behind the instructional 

methods and approaches that 

prepared many of us for a 

century gone past. 

This year we began the second 

year of our Health and Medical 

Sciences Academy at Monticello 

High School. Open to all public 

school students in the county, the 

academy uses case studies and 

project-based learning to prepare students for success 

in the broad range of health-related professions that will 

be required in the future, from technician to EMT to 

veterinarian to physician. 

This also will be the planning year for a third center of 

excellence in our division—an Environmental Studies 

Academy at Western Albemarle High School. Given the 

need for professional expertise in the clean energy 

field, applied technologies for agriculture, the use of 

Geospatial Information Systems, oceanography, and 

research and policy, our graduates can have a 

significant impact on shaping the world’s quality of life. 

MESA, Albemarle High School’s Math, Engineering & 

Science Academy, just graduated its first class of 

students who completed four years in the program. 

Collectively, these students earned over $1 million in 

academic scholarships to such nationally-renowned 

engineering schools as MIT, Purdue and Stanford. 

While the dynamic power of technology and the global 

economy and environment will create significant 

challenges and opportunities, education at its most 

fundamental level 

always will be about people. 

I hope you will use this school calendar to become 

more involved with your child’s education through 

conferences at school, active membership in your local 

PTO organization, as a classroom volunteer or mentor, 

or as a supporter of athletic, cultural, school-wide and 

special events. 

Our highly dedicated administrators, teachers, staff, 

child nutrition and building services professionals, and 

bus drivers stand ready to serve our more than 13,000 

students and their families with uncommon dedication 

to excellence. Through their contributions and with your 

engagement, I look forward to an exciting and 

successful school year for all of our students. 

Thank you for your continued support of public 

education in Albemarle County. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Pamela R. Moran 

Superintendent of Schools 

MELIA SHELTON 

Jack Jouett Middle School

Support Our 

Learners 

The Superintendent offers parents six tips for supporting 

learners in the transition back to school and building 

good working relationships with teachers: 

1. Re-establish your child’s bedtime routine. 

If your child has been staying up later on summer 

evenings, begin to adjust his/her sleep schedule 

back to school year bedtime hours at least one 

week before school starts. A well-rested child is a 

more attentive child in school. In fact, the symptoms 

of too little sleep and attention disorders are very 

similar. A good night of sleep pays off for your child 

in school. 

2. Discuss breakfast and lunch choices that 

sustain energy and promote wellness. 

Diet impacts body chemistry in a variety of ways— 

particularly a child’s sugar, salt and fat intake. The 

U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a number of 

website resources at http://teamnutrition.usda.gov 

regarding healthy lifestyle choices for children that 

address diet, wellness and fitness. 

3. Plan to attend your school’s Open House and 

Back-to-School activities. 

For both younger and older children, going to 

school with you to meet teachers sends a message 

from the start that you will be involved as a partner 

with the teacher in supporting your child’s 

education. See pages 10-11 for your school’s 

schedule! 

4. Consider volunteering in any way you can. 

The countless and varied tasks performed by 

volunteers are vital to the continued operation and 

success of our schools. Sharing your life 

experiences, memories, technical know-how, or 

friendship with a young person can make a huge 

impact on a student’s life and achievement. Get 

started by contacting our Community Engagement 

Office at (434) 293-0288 or online at: 

www.k12albemarle.org/volunteers 

5. Don’t wait to contact your child’s school about 

a question or concern. 

Little problems quickly can escalate into larger 

ones, and while all of our workloads have increased 

because of e-mail and voicemail, we want to know 

when something is on your mind. Issues that should 

not wait include bullying of your child or another 

child, bus problems, or your child feeling 

JOSEFINE VAN BEEK 

Stone-Robinson Elementary School 

overwhelmed with homework or upset about his/her 

relationship with a teacher. If your inner instinct 

says that something isn’t going well, please reach 

out to your child’s teacher. 

6. Thank an educator for helping your child or 

other children in some special way. 

The many fabulous educators in our schools, just 

as teachers before them, work tirelessly because of 

their commitment to the success of their students. 

There is nothing valued more by an educator than a 

personal note, e-mail, or call from a parent saying, 

“I appreciated when …” 



Important Dates: Elementary Schools 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCES* 

Agnor-Hurt 

Baker-Butler 

Mon., August 19, 11 a.m. to Noon, Grades K-2 

Mon., August 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Mon., August 19, 4 to 6 p.m. 

Tue., September 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Grades PK-2 

Thu., September 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Tue., September 3, 6 to 7:40 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Tue., September 10, 6 to 7:40 p.m., Grades K-2 

Broadus Wood Mon., August 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Brownsville 

Thu., August 15, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Thu., August 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grades K-2 

Tue., September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Paul H. Cale Mon., August 19, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tue., September 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Crozet 

Mary C. Greer 

Hollymead 

Mon., August 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m. 

Mon., August 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

“Stepping Out” family visits will be held all day on 

Thu., August 15. 

Mon., August 19, 4:30 to 5 p.m., Kindergarten 

Mon., August 19, 5 to 6 p.m., Grades 1-5 

Tue., September 10, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Grades K-2 

Tue., September 10, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Tue., September 3, 6 p.m. 

Thu., August 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Tue., September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grades K-2 

October 14 – November 5 

October 14 – November 6 

November 6-7, 3 to 7 p.m. 

Meriwether Lewis Mon., August 19, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6 to 8 p.m. October 21 – November 6 

Virginia L. Murray Mon., August 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 

Red Hill Mon., August 19, 4 to 6 p.m. Tue., September 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 

Scottsville Mon., August 19, 4 to 6 p.m. Tue., September 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. October 14-24 

Stone-Robinson 

Stony Point 

Woodbrook 

Mon., August 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Mon., August 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 

Mon., August 19, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Kindergarten 

Mon., August 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Grades 1-5 

Thu., August 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grades K-2 

Thu., August 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Grades 3-5 

Wed., September 18, 5:30 to 6 p.m., PK 

Wed., September 18, 6 to 6:30 p.m., State of the School 

Wed., September 18, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Grades K-5 

Tue., September 10, 6:15 to 8 p.m. 

Benjamin F. Yancey Mon., August 19, 4 to 6 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

*Parent conferences must be completed by the end of November.

Important Dates: Middle & High Schools 

MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCES 

Jackson P. Burley Thu., August 15, 4 to 6 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Thu., October 3, 4:30 to 8 p.m. 

Tue., October 8, 4:30 to 8 p.m. 

Community Public Charter Thu., August 15, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wed., September 11, 6 p.m. Thu., October 10, 4:30 to 7 p.m. 

Joseph T. Henley Mon., August 19, 10 a.m. Thu., September 12, 6:30 p.m. 

Jack Jouett Thu., August 15, 10 a.m. to Noon Thu., August 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Mortimer Y. Sutherland Tue., August 20, 10 a.m. to Noon Thu., September 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Leslie H. Walton Thu., August 15, 4 to 6 p.m. Thu., September 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 

Wed., September 25, 4:30 to 8 p.m. 


Thu., September 12, 4:30 to 8 p.m. 






HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCES GRADUATION 

Albemarle Thu., August 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tue., September 3, 7 p.m. 

CATEC Wed., August 14, 5 to 7 p.m. Wed., September 11, 5 to 7 p.m. 

Monticello Thu., August 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wed., September 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Murray Thu., August 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tue., September 10, 6:30 p.m. 

Western Albemarle Thu., August 15, 7 p.m. Wed., September 11, 7 p.m. 

*Prom (all high schools) will be held Sat., April 12, 2014. 

Wed., October 2, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Thu., October 10, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Thu., February 20, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Tue., September 24, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 





Thu., February 20, 3:45 to 7 p.m. 

Thu., September 26, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 



Sat., May 31 

Completer Ceremony: 

Wed., May 21 

Sat., May 31 

Thu., May 29 

Fri., May 30 



Testing Programs & Schedules 

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) 

During the course of the school year, students in grades 3-8, and some in grades 

9-12, will participate in required state academic testing. The Standards of Learning 

(SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for student learning 

and achievement. 

Grade 

SOL Testing Subjects 

3 Reading, Math, Science and History 

4 Reading and Math 

5 Reading, Writing, Math, Science and History 

6 Reading, Math and History 

7 Reading, Math and History 

8 Reading, Writing, Math, Science and History 

High School 

October 21 – November 8, 2013 

End-of-course (EOC) exams in English, Math, Science and History 

December 9, 2013 – January 31, 2014 

March 3-29, 2014* 

SOL Testing Dates 

Fall SOL Writing 

Fall SOL Non-Writing 

Spring SOL Writing 

May 5-30, 2014* Spring SOL Non-Writing (Grades 3-8) 

May 5 – June 6, 2014* 

Spring SOL Non-Writing (High School) 

*Subject to change based on the number of school days missed during the year due 

to weather, etc. 

PSAT/NMSQT 

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) 

measures critical reading skills, writing skills, and math problem-solving skills, and 

provides first-hand practice for college entrance exams, such as the SAT. Taking the 

test can qualify students for scholarships and other honors. Typically, students take 

the test as sophomores and juniors, although some take it earlier. High schools will 

offer the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. 

SAT ® and 

SAT Subject Tests 

SAT ® and SAT Subject Tests Dates 

MOLLY SERVINE 

Western Albemarle High School 

The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess students’ academic 

readiness for college. The SAT is a college entrance exam that measures skills in 

reading, writing and math. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior 

year of high school. SAT Subject Tests are content-based tests that allow students to 

showcase their achievement in specific subject areas. Learn more or register at: 

www.sat.org 

Registration 

Deadline 

Late 

Deadline 

October 5, 2013 September 6 September 20 

November 2, 2013 October 3 October 18 

December 7, 2013 November 8 November 22 

January 25, 2014 December 27 January 10 

March 8, 2014 (Subject Tests not offered) February 7 February 21 

May 3, 2014 April 4 April 18 

June 7, 2014 May 9 May 23

MICHELLE MILES 

Monticello High School 

MARGARET McGUIGGAN 

Albemarle High School 

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams 

The Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations are administered each year in May and 

represent the culmination of college-level work in a given discipline in a secondary 

school setting. Rigorously developed by committees of college and AP high school 

faculty, the AP Exams test students' ability to perform at a college level. Students who 

perform well can receive course credit and/or advanced standing at thousands of 

universities worldwide. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Dates 

Week 1 Morning (8 a.m.) Afternoon (12 p.m.) 

Monday, 

May 5, 2014 

Tuesday, 

May 6, 2014 

Wednesday, 

May 7, 2014 

Thursday, 

May 8, 2014 

Friday, 

May 9, 2014 

Chemistry 

Environmental Science 

Computer Science A 

Spanish Language and Culture 

Calculus AB 

Calculus BC 

English Literature 

and Composition 

English Language 

and Composition 

Studio Art (portfolios due) 

Psychology 

Art History 

Chinese Language and Culture 

Japanese Language and Culture 

Latin 

Statistics 

Week 2 Morning (8 a.m.) Afternoon (12 p.m.) 

Monday, 

May 12, 2014 

Tuesday, 

May 13, 2014 

Wednesday, 

May 14, 2014 

Thursday, 

May 15, 2014 

Friday, 

May 16, 2014 

Biology 

Music Theory 

United States Government 

and Politics 

German Language and Culture 

United States History 

Macroeconomics 

World History 

Comparative Government 

and Politics 

Spanish Literature and Culture 

12 p.m. 

2 p.m. 

Physics B 

Physics C: Mechanics 

Physics C: Electricity 

and Magnetism 

Human Geography 

French Language and Culture 

European History 

Italian Language and Culture 

Microeconomics 


AUGUST 2013 

A’SHANTE POUGH 

Mary C. Greer Elementary School 


SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 

JULY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 

SEPTEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

August is: Children’s Eye Health and Safety 

Month 

Interested parents and community members 

are welcome to attend the Special Education 

Advisory Committee meetings. For more 

information, visit: www.k12albemarle.org/seac 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

Work Day/Professional 

Development Day 

(non-student day) 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 




New Teacher Academy 


Division-wide 

Professional 






School Open Houses (schedule on pp. 10-11) 

Last Day of Ramadan 






Senior Citizens Day 

First Day of School 

for Students! 

School Board 

Business Meeting 






School Open Houses (schedule on pp. 10-11) 


Work Session 



Division-wide 

Professional 



25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

Special Ed. Advisory 

Committee Meeting 

Back-to-School Nights 

(schedule on pp. 10-11) 


SEPTEMBER 2013 

KIRK NURNBERGER 

Stony Point Elementary School 



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

National 

Grandparents Day 

Labor Day Holiday 

Back-to-School Nights 


15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

Constitution Day 

and Citizenship Day 

Constitution Week 

(Sep. 17-23) 

Patriot Day 

Back-to-School Nights (schedule on pp. 10-11) 

United Way 

Laurence E. Richardson 

Day of Caring 

Parent Council Meeting 

Back-to-School Nights (schedule on pp. 10-11) 

Rosh Hashanah 

(sunset Sep. 4 – 

nightfall Sep. 6) 



Parent Conferences 


Sukkot (Sep. 19-26) 



22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

Yom Kippur 

(sunset Sep. 13 – 

nightfall Sep. 14) 

International 

Day of Peace 

First Day of Autumn 

29 30 

September is: Library Card Sign-Up Month; Hispanic Heritage Month 

(Sep. 15 – Oct. 15) 

School-based 

Professional 





Parent Conferences (schedule on pp. 10-11) 


Work Session 

Parent Council’s mission is to serve as a forum for parents, educators, and 

school officials to share ideas and exchange information in order to further 

advance the quality of the public education system within Albemarle 

County. Visit Parent Council’s website at: www.acpsparentcouncil.org 

AUGUST 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

OCTOBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 


OCTOBER 2013 

CHARLIE JONES 

Broadus Wood Elementary School 



SEPTEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

NOVEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Child Health Day 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

Columbus Day 

National School Lunch 

Week (Oct. 14-18) 



Parent Conferences (schedule on pp. 10-11) 


PSAT/NMSQT 

(high schools) 

All-Strings Concert at 

Western Albemarle 






20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

SAT & Subject Tests 

National School Bus 

Safety Week 

(Oct. 21-25) 

27 28 29 30 31 

Teacher Work Day 




City/County 

Middle & High School 

Honor’s Choir Concert at 


United Nations Day 


Work Session 

Halloween 

End of 1st Quarter 

Make a Difference Day 

October is: Crime Prevention Month; Czech 

Heritage Month; Hispanic Heritage Month 

(Sep. 15 – Oct. 15); Italian American Heritage and 

Culture Month; Polish American Heritage Month 


NOVEMBER 2013 

ALEXA TAVERA 




OCTOBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

November is: National Native American Heritage Month 

Elementary School Parent Conferences must be completed by the end of 

November (schedule on p. 10). 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

Diwali (Nov. 3-7) 

Standard Time Begins 

(move clocks back 

1 hour) 

DECEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 

Division-wide 

Professional 



Election Day 

Reserved for 



Middle School 

Honor’s Band at 



10 11 12 13 14 15 16 


Veterans Day 



America Recycles Day 

17 18 19 29 21 22 23 




24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

Thanksgiving Holiday 

(Nov. 27-29) 

Hanukkah 

(sunset Nov. 27 – 

nightfall Dec. 5) 

Thanksgiving Day 


JACQUI SHEEDY 

Community Public Charter School 

DECEMBER 

2013 

ALEECIA WHINDLETON 

Red Hill Elementary School 



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

Pearl Harbor 

Remembrance Day 




15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

Bill of Rights Day 


First Day of Winter 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 

Winter Holiday 

(Dec. 23 – Jan. 3) Christmas Eve Christmas 

New Year’s Eve 

Kwanzaa 

(Dec. 26 – Jan. 1) 

Stay up-to-date on calendar development for the 

2014-15 school year online at: 

www.k12albemarle.org/calendardevelopment 

NOVEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

JANUARY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 31 


JANUARY 2014 

CONNOR McPHEE 

Paul H. Cale Elementary School 



DECEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 

*The School Board expects to approve their 

2014 meeting schedule during the Jan. 9, 2014 

organizational meeting. Meetings typically are 

held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each 

month. Approved dates for 2014 will be posted 

online at: www.k12albemarle.org/board 

1 2 3 4 

New Year’s Day 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 



Organizational/ 

Business Meeting* 


Honor’s Band at 


Lee-Jackson Day 

End of 2nd Quarter 

Work Day/Professional Work Day/Professional 

Development Half-Day Development Half-Day 

(half-day for all students) (half-day for all students) 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Day Holiday 




26 27 28 29 30 31 



Chinese New Year 


FEBRUARY 

S M T W T F S 

1 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 


FEBRUARY 2014 

AUSTIN FOX 

Murray High School 



JANUARY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 31 

February is: American Heart Month; National African American History Month; National Children’s Dental Health Month; 

School Board Appreciation Month; Spelling Bee 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

1 

Groundhog Day 

National School 

Counseling Week 

(Feb. 3-7) 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

Presidents’ Day 

School-based 

Professional 



23 24 25 26 27 28 






(schedule on p. 11) 



(schedule on p. 11) 

Valentine’s Day 


MARCH 

S M T W T F S 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 31 

1

EDEN RADIFERA (upper-left) 

Paul H. Cale Elementary School 

GINA GARCIA (lower-left) 

Western Albemarle High School 

MARCH 

2014 


KARLA GUZMAN-RODRIGUEZ 



FEBRUARY 

S M T W T F S 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 

1 

March is: American Red Cross Month; Great American Cleanup (Mar. 1 – May 31); Irish American 

Heritage Month; Music in Our Schools Month; National Middle Level Education Month; National 

Nutrition Month ® ; Social Work Month; Women’s History Month; Youth Art Month 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 Daylight Saving 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Time Begins 

(advance clocks 1 hour) 

Spring Musical 



APRIL 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

Foreign Language 

Week (Mar. 3-9) 

School Breakfast 

Week (Mar. 3-7) 

Read Across America 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

St. Patrick’s Day 

Elementary 

Honor’s Choir at 



First Day of Spring 




23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

1 

SAT Test 




30 31 

Spring Break 

(Mar. 31 – Apr. 4) 



End of 3rd Quarter 

Green Work Day 



APRIL 2014 

AUDREY PARKS 

Jackson P. Burley Middle School 



MARCH 

MAY 

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 

1 

1 2 3 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

30 31 

1 2 3 4 5 

April Fool’s Day 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

National Volunteer 

Week (Apr. 6-13) 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

National 

Environmental 

Education Week & 

National Library Week 

(Apr. 13-19) 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

Easter 

National Student 

Leadership Week 

(Apr. 20-26) 

County Offices Closed 

in observance of 

Thomas Jefferson’s 

Birthday (Apr. 13) 

Passover 

(sunset Apr. 14-22) 

Earth Day 

27 28 29 30 

April is: Alcohol Awareness Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Great 

American Cleanup (Mar. 1 – May 31); Mathematics Awareness Month; 

National Autism Awareness Month; National Child Abuse Prevention 

Month; National Poetry Month 




Administrative 

Professionals Day 

Good Friday 

National Arbor Day 

Prom (all high schools) 

Registration for high school summer sessions begins in May. For more 

information, visit: www.k12albemarle.org/summerschool 


MAY 2014 

HAILEY FRESCOLN 

Meriwether Lewis Elementary School 



APRIL 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

May is: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; 

Better Hearing and Speech Month; Great 

American Cleanup (Mar. 1 – May 31); National 

Physical Fitness and Sports Month; Preservation 

Month 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 



JUNE 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

Mother’s Day 



Cinco de Mayo 

Teacher Appreciation 

Week & School Nutrition 

Employee Week 

(May 5-9) 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

Memorial Day Holiday 

Teacher 

Appreciation Day 



National 

School Nurse Day 

Advanced Placement Exams (schedule on p. 13) 

Advanced Placement Exams (schedule on p. 13) 


Completer Ceremony 

CATEC 



Graduation 

Murray High School 





Graduation 








Graduation 


Graduation 



LINDSAY CAUDLE 

Crozet Elementary School 

JUNE 

2014 

JAKOB FITZGERALD 

Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School 



1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 

Last Day of School 

for Students 

(unless make-up days 

must be used) 

End of 4th Quarter 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 


Teacher Work Day 





15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

Flag Day 

Father’s Day 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

First Day of Summer 

First Day of Ramadan 

29 30 

June is: Fireworks Safety Month (June – July); Caribbean American 

Heritage Month; Great Outdoors Month 

MAY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

JULY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 


LORELEI HENRY 

Woodbrook Elementary School 

JULY 

2014 

KULATE SNELL 

Hollymead Elementary School 



JUNE 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

AUGUST 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

31 

1 2 3 4 5 

Independence Day 

Holiday 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

31 

July is: Fireworks Safety Month (June – July) 

Last Day of Ramadan 


AUGUST 2014 

JAMES BUETOW 

Joseph T. Henley Middle School 



JULY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

SEPTEMBER 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 

August is: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month 

The first day of school for 2014-15 will be set by the School Board by 

February 2014. 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 29 21 22 23 

Senior Citizens Day 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

31 



Schedule Changes Due to Inclement Weather 

Every school day, our buses travel a geographical area of nearly 750 square miles to transport our students to and from school. The 

decision to change the school schedule or cancel school due to inclement weather is based solely on student safety and takes into 

consideration: 

Road conditions for bus travel and student and staff drivers; 

Weather forecasts; and 

Assessments by law enforcement, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and other localities. 

The school division considers four options when bad weather becomes a factor in the school schedule: 

Delay the opening of school by one hour; 

Delay the opening of school by two hours; 

Dismiss school early; or 

Cancel school for the day. 

Albemarle County’s large size and mixture of rural and urban settings creates a unique challenge for the school division in 

determining school delays and closings. Our buses travel roads ranging from multi-lane highways to narrow dirt roads crossing 

mountains and one-lane bridges. Often roads in the urban ring around Charlottesville may be clear while those in more rural areas 

may be inaccessible for a longer period of time following a storm. When a significant portion of the county’s roads cannot be 

navigated safely by school buses, the decision is made to close school. 

For more information about the school division’s transportation procedures during inclement weather, visit our School Closings web 

page: www.k12albemarle.org/closings 

Notification of School Schedule Changes 

Families can learn the division’s school schedule status during inclement weather in several ways: 

Receive an alert from the Electronic School Notification System. 

Parents are provided an opportunity at the start of each school year to enroll to receive electronic notifications from the school division 

by phone (landline or cellular) and/or e-mail. Parents also may enroll at any time by contacting their child’s school. 

Call the School Schedule Hotline. 

Call (434) 296-5886 to listen to a pre-recorded message about school operations for the day. 

Visit our School Closings web page. 

Check for announcements regarding school schedule changes online: www.k12albemarle.org/closings 

Connect with us through Social Media. 

“Follow” us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/k12albemarle, or “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/k12albemarle. 

Tune in to local media outlets. 

School schedule changes are broadcast on several local radio and television stations, as well as local media websites. 

Decision-Making 

Timeline for 

School Schedule 

Changes 

Each inclement weather event is 

unique, and the timeline below 

represents a general guideline of 

the decision-making process. 

2 to 4 a.m. Transportation 

Services Road Assessment Team 

drives assigned routes to 

evaluate conditions and hazards 

for school buses in six sections of 

the county. Team monitors 

weather forecasts and consults 

with other agencies and localities. 

4:30 a.m. Road Assessment 

Team reports to Director of 

Transportation. 

4:45 a.m. Director of 

Transportation submits 

recommendation to the 

Superintendent’s Office, who 

in turn makes the final decision 

regarding school operations. 

5:15 to 5:30 a.m. School 

Schedule Hotline is updated: 

(434) 296-5886 

By 6 a.m. Local media notified. 

By 6 a.m. School division sends 

announcement by phone and 

e-mail to subscribers of the 

Electronic School Notification 

System and posts announcement 

to school division website: 

www.k12albemarle.org/closings

Inclement Weather Make-Up Days 

The first two days of school missed due to inclement weather will be made up with 

hours accumulated by the schools in excess of the minimum 990 hours required by 

the Virginia Standards of Accreditation. Each school will develop a virtual learning plan 

for teachers to communicate learning work to students on at least the first two days 

missed due to inclement weather. This plan will be attached to the School 

Improvement Plan. 

If more than two days are missed due to inclement weather, families and staff should 

plan for the school year to extend beyond June 6, 2014. The third and additional 

missed days will be made in the following order: June 9, 10, 11 … Teacher work days 

at the end of the year will move in accordance with make-up days and will not be lost. 

Child Care Arrangements 

Please make certain your child’s school has current information regarding where your 

child should go in the event of an early closing. 

The Albemarle County Extended Day Enrichment Programs (EDEP) offers the 

Inclement Weather Program. It typically operates on the second consecutive day of 

school closure due to inclement weather from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mary C. Greer 

Elementary School. Any student enrolled in an Albemarle County elementary school 

(pre-kindergarten through fifth grade) is eligible to participate; however, students must 

be pre-registered to attend. 

For more information about this program, contact EDEP at (434) 296-5840, or visit: 

www.k12albemarle.org/edep 

Connect with us … 

Find out about delayed openings, 

early closings, and cancellations 

through social media! 

www.facebook.com/k12albemarle 

www.twitter.com/k12albemarle 

JUNZHI XIE 

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School 



Frequently Requested Programmatic Information 

Extended Day Enrichment Programs 

(After-School Childcare) 

Extended Day Enrichment Programs (EDEP) are operated by the 

Department of Instruction in collaboration with each elementary school. 

Any student enrolled in an Albemarle County elementary school 

(pre-kindergarten through fifth grade) is eligible to participate in EDEP 

offerings. 

EDEP seeks to provide quality attention, thoughtful guidance, authentic 

experiences, and engaging activities to enhance and expand the learning 

of Albemarle County students. 

EDEP offers three separate programs: 

After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) operates each full day 

in all elementary schools from the time school dismisses until 6 p.m. 

Inclement Weather Program typically operates on the second 

consecutive day of school closure due to inclement weather from 

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mary C. Greer Elementary School. 

Student Holiday/Spring Break Program operates on selected 

student holidays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mary C. Greer Elementary 

School. 

These programs are funded entirely by the tuition and fees collected for 

their use. Enrollment is limited. Financial assistance is available. 

To register, a parent/guardian must complete a registration form and 

return it, along with the registration fee and tuition, either in person or by 

mail to: 

EDEP Office 

907 Henry Avenue 

Charlottesville, VA 22903 

For more information or to obtain a registration form, visit us online at 

www.k12albemarle.org/edep or call (434) 296-5840. 

Summer School Programs 

Albemarle County Public Schools offers summer programs 

for elementary, middle and high school students. 

Elementary and Middle School Summer Programs 

Elementary and middle school principals will notify parents 

if their child is recommended to attend summer school. 

Summer school for K-8 students typically begins in early 

July and lasts for 20 days. For 2014 summer school dates, 

please contact your child’s school office. 

High School Summer Program 

Registration for high school summer sessions begins in 

May. A schedule of classes and registration forms will be 

available in April at your child’s school office; the County 

Office Building, located at 401 McIntire Road, 3rd floor, 

Charlottesville; or online: 

www.k12albemarle.org/summerschool 

Driver Education 

A certified and professional driving training program leading 

to Virginia licensure is offered 

year-round at Albemarle, Monticello and Western Albemarle high schools. 

Student Accident 

Insurance 

Our student accident insurance 

carrier has made enrollment 

and participation more 

convenient and efficient! 

Through a dedicated, secure 

enrollment website, parents 

may now view coverage and 

premium options, review 

frequently asked questions, 

and purchase insurance using 

a credit/debit card and receive 

an instant and printable 

confirmation. 

For more information 

or to enroll, visit: 

http://markel.sevencorners.com 

or call toll-free: 

(877) 444-5014 

Behind-the-Wheel Training 

In-car training is available throughout the school year on weekdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., 

4 to 6 p.m., or 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., as well as during the summer. Requirements apply. 

Parent Seminar for Teen Drivers 

Before a student younger than 18 can register for Behind-the-Wheel training, a parent/guardian 

must attend a free Parent Seminar and receive a certificate of attendance. Seminars are offered 

monthly at each high school. 

Safety is our goal! Albemarle County’s driver education program, including a combination of 

classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel, and parent seminars, has resulted in lower teen crash 

rates. Albemarle County’s crash rate for first-year teen drivers is 4.17 percent, compared to the 

state average of 4.27 percent. 

For more information about Driver Education, course requirements and schedules, and licensure 

eligibility, call (434) 975-9450, or visit us online: www.opendoors1.org

Community Education 

The Albemarle County Public Schools Community Education program is 

designed to encourage lifelong learning. Courses are reasonably priced 

and include motorcycle, boating and hunter safety; DMV driver 

improvement seminars; as well as a variety of classes in arts and crafts; 

computer software/technology; food and nutrition; home/gardening; music; 

personal enrichment; 

recreation and sports; and 

Adult Education 

much more! Programs range 

from one-day to eight-week 

Need help learning English? courses. 

Want to become a U.S. Citizen? 

Come see us, call, 

or visit us online: 

Albemarle County Adult Education 

Burley Middle School Annex 

907 Henry Avenue 

Charlottesville, VA 22903 

(434) 296-3872 

www.k12albemarle.org/adult 

Community Education 

publishes catalogs of classes 

in the fall and spring, which 

are distributed throughout 

Charlottesville and available 

online. For more information 

about course offerings, or to 

register for a course, call 

(434) 975-9450 or visit us 

online: www.opendoors1.org 

Hunter Safety 

All first-time hunters (no previous license) and young persons under age 

16 are required by state law to pass a certified Hunter Safety Course, 

including six hours of instruction. The course covers wilderness survival as 

well as bow hunting, muzzle loading firearms, and modern shotguns and 

rifles. Those completing the course will receive a certificate, I.D. card, and 

a patch. The course is open to ages 10 and up; however, students in 

elementary or middle school must attend with a parent. Participants must 

attend both nights of the course to receive credit. 

All Hunter Safety registrations are handled through the Virginia Department 

of Game and Inland Fisheries. Register online at 

www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting or call toll-free 1-888-516-0844, 

Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

August 27 and 29 

September 10 and 12 

September 24 and 26 

October 8 and 10 



November 12 and 14 

*All classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Fall 2013 Hunter Safety Course Schedule 

Albemarle High School Cafeteria 


KEVIN JARRELL 

Leslie H. Walton Middle School 

Fluvanna Parks and Recreation in Fork Union 

Scottsville Fire Station on Irish Road 


Fluvanna Parks and Recreation in Fork Union 




School Meals 

Breakfast and Lunch 

Breakfast provides students with the energy and nutrients 

needed to keep on task throughout the school day. Breakfast 

is available at all schools, except Broadus Wood. 

All elementary, middle, and comprehensive high schools in 

Albemarle County offer school lunch as part of the National 

School Meal Program. All items sold in school cafeterias meet 

the nutritional standards set by this program, as well as those 

implemented by the Child Nutrition Program. 

Menus 

Albemarle County Public Schools menus are planned by a 

nutritionist and follow the regulations set forth in the Healthy 

Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. As part of the updated USDA 

school meal regulations, students must choose a serving of 

either fruit or vegetables to qualify their meal as a school lunch. 

Each day, a variety of entrée choices, featured salads, fresh 

fruit and vegetables, and whole grains are offered. A la carte 

items, such as yogurt, fresh fruit and reduced-fat snacks, are 

available as well. Menus are sent home monthly with each 

elementary student; middle and high school menus are posted 

in the schools; and all menus can be viewed online at: 

www.k12albemarle.org/childnutrition 

Students have choices in the food they select. Come join us for 

lunch and see the great choices we offer! 

Free and Reduced Price Meals 

An Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals is included in 

every student’s annual school registration packet. Additionally, 

the application is available at each school office and online at 

www.k12albemarle.org/childnutrition. Families are encouraged 

to complete the application if they believe they may be eligible 

for free or reduced price meals. Eligibility status is completely 

confidential, and applications are accepted at any time. 

2013-14 Meal Prices 

Student Breakfast, 

All Grades 

Student Lunch, 

Elementary 

Student Lunch, 

Middle & High 

Full 

Price 

Adult Breakfast $1.65 

Adult Lunch $3.10 

Reduced 

Price 

$1.35 $0.30 

$2.30 $0.40 

$2.55 $0.40 

Payment 

Individual student accounts allow all students to prepay for 

meals, which helps speed up the lunch lines. Any amount of 

money can be deposited into an account using cash or check. 

An online credit card payment option also is available, with a 

convenience fee. Visit www.mySchoolBucks.com for details. 

When students reach the end of the lunch line, they simply 

enter a five-digit number into a keypad, and the cost of their 

food is deducted from their total. 

Visit Us Online 

You can find the Application for Free and Reduced Price 

Meals, income guidelines, menus, nutritional standards, and 

more by visiting us at: www.k12albemarle.org/childnutrition 

For more information, contact the Child Nutrition Program at 

(434) 295-0566. 

ALIYAH ROBINSON 

Scottsville Elementary School

ELEMENTARY 

MIDDLE 

HIGH 

ACADEMIES 

OTHER 

School Directory 

SCHOOL 

ADDRESS 

PHONE 

(Area Code 434) 

PRINCIPAL 

Agnor-Hurt 3201 Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901 973-5211 Ms. Michele Del Gallo Castner 

Baker-Butler 2740 Proffit Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911 974-7777 Mr. David Cushman 

Broadus Wood 185 Buck Mountain Rd., Earlysville, VA 22936 973-3865 Ms. Kendra King 

Brownsville 5870 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet, VA 22932 823-4658 Ms. India Haun 

Paul H. Cale 1757 Avon St. Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22902 293-7455 Ms. Lisa Jones 

Crozet 1407 Crozet Ave., Crozet, VA 22932 823-4800 Ms. Gwedette Crummie 

Mary C. Greer 190 Lambs Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901 973-8371 Ms. Robyn Bolling 

Hollymead 2775 Powell Creek Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901 973-8301 Ms. Nancy Teel 

Meriwether Lewis 1610 Owensville Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901 293-9304 Ms. Kimberly Cousins 

Virginia L. Murray 3251 Morgantown Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 977-4599 Mr. Mark Green 

Red Hill 3901 Red Hill School Rd., North Garden, VA 22959 293-5332 Mr. Art Stow 

Scottsville 7868 Scottsville Rd., Scottsville, VA 24590 286-2441 Ms. Sharon Amato-Wilcox 

Stone-Robinson 958 North Milton Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911 296-3754 Dr. Nicholas King 

Stony Point 3893 Stony Point Rd., Keswick, VA 22947 973-6405 Ms. Carrie Neeley 

Woodbrook 100 Woodbrook Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901 973-6600 Ms. Lisa Molinaro 

Benjamin F. Yancey 7625 Porters Rd., Esmont, VA 22937 974-8060 Mr. Craig Dommer 

Jackson P. Burley 901 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903 295-5101 Mr. James Asher 

Community Public Charter School 901 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903 972-1607 Ms. E. Ashby Kindler 

Joseph T. Henley 5880 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet, VA 22932 823-4393 Dr. Patrick McLaughlin 

Jack Jouett 210 Lambs Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901 975-9320 Ms. Kathryn Baylor 

Mortimer Y. Sutherland 2801 Powell Creek Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911 975-0599 Mr. David Rogers 

Leslie H. Walton 4217 Red Hill Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 977-5615 Ms. Alison Dwier-Selden 

Albemarle 2775 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901 975-9300 Mr. Jay Thomas 

Monticello 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902 244-3100 Dr. Jesse Turner 

Murray 1200 Forest St., Charlottesville, VA 22903 296-3090 Ms. E. Ashby Kindler 

Western Albemarle 5941 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet, VA 22932 823-8700 Dr. John Werner 

Environmental Studies Academy 

(scheduled to open for the 2014-15 school year) 

5941 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet, VA 22932 823-8700 Mr. Adam Mulcahy, Director 

Health and Medical Sciences Academy (HMSA) 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902 244-3100 Ms. Katina Dudley, Director 

Math, Engineering & Science Academy (MESA) 2775 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901 975-9300 Mr. Jeff Prillaman, Director 

Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education 

Center (CATEC) 

1000 East Rio Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901 973-4461 Dr. Adam Hastings, Director 

Enterprise Alternative Education Center 1200 Forest St., Charlottesville, VA 22903 974-8070 Ms. E. Ashby Kindler 

Ivy Creek 227 Lambs Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901 975-9420 Dr. Nicholas Smith 

Piedmont Regional Education Program (PREP) 225 Lambs Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901 975-9400 Dr. Tom Smith, Acting Executive Director 



Central Office Directory 


Superintendent of Schools .................................................... Dr. Pamela R. Moran .................................................. 296-5826 

Clerk of the School Board ......................................................... Ms. Jennifer Johnston ................................................. 972-4055 

DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUCTION Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning .................. Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun .......................................... 296-5820 

Career & Technical Education/Virtual Learning ........................ Mr. Chad Ratliff ............................................................ 296-5820 

The Department of Instruction supports the 

Division's staff and schools in the areas of 

curriculum and assessment in order to: 

1) Prepare all students to succeed as 

members of a global community, and 

2) Provide each student with a challenging 

and rigorous course of study. 

Community Engagement .......................................................... Dr. L. Bernard Hairston ................................................ 293-0288 

Community Education (Open Doors) ................................. Vacant (search began May 16, 2013).......................... 975-9450 

Extended Day Enrichment Programs (EDEP) ................... Mr. Kelvin Reid ............................................................ 296-5840 

Hispanic-Latino Relations .................................................. Ms. Gloria Rockhold .................................................... 293-0288 

Volunteer Program ............................................................. Ms. Gloria Rockhold .................................................... 293-0288 

PreK-12 Education .................................................................... Ms. Debora Collins ...................................................... 296-5820 

Adult, Migrant & Homeless Education ............................... Ms. Sharon Root .......................................................... 296-3872 

International & ESOL Program .......................................... Mr. Rusty Carlock ........................................................ 296-6517 

Title I .................................................................................. Ms. Kristen Williams .................................................... 296-5888 

Special Education ..................................................................... Mr. Kevin Kirst ............................................................. 296-5885 

STRATEGIC PLANNING & OPERATIONS 

Strategic Planning & Operations provides 

the planning, administrative operations, 

facilities, and support services that efficiently 

promote a safe, high-quality learning 

environment for all students within a culture 

of continuous improvement. 

Assistant Superintendent for Organizational & 

Human Resource Leadership ............................................... Dr. Matthew Haas ....................................................... 296-5877 

Athletics, School Safety, Student Discipline ........................................................................................................... 296-5877 

Human Resources .................................................................... Ms. Lorna Gerome ....................................................... 296-5827 

Human Resources, Educator Quality ........................................ Dr. Clare Keiser ........................................................... 296-5827 

School Health Services ............................................................. Ms. Eileen Gomez ....................................................... 296-5877 

Strategic Communications ........................................................ Mr. Phil Giaramita ........................................................ 972-4049 

Strategic Planning & Quality Systems ...................................... Ms. Melissa Anderson ................................................. 296-5877 

Chief Operating Officer .......................................................... Mr. Dean Tistadt ......................................................... 296-5877 

Building Services ...................................................................... Mr. Joseph Letteri ........................................................ 975-9340 

Child Nutrition Program ............................................................. Ms. Christina Pitsenberger .......................................... 295-0566 

Fiscal Services .......................................................................... Mr. Jackson Zimmermann ........................................... 296-5829 

Transportation Services ............................................................ Mr. Jim Foley ............................................................... 973-5716 

DART Chief Information Officer ........................................................ Mr. Vincent Scheivert ................................................ 872-4569 

The Department of Accountability, Research Assessment/Testing.................................................................. Ms. Bonnie Pendleton ................................................. 872-4569 

& Technology (DART) provides access to a Client Services .......................................................................... Ms. Tiffany Mills ........................................................... 974-8091 

wide range of technologies and information in Educational Technology ............................................................ Ms. Becky Fisher ......................................................... 872-4569 

support of student achievement and workforce Enterprise Applications ............................................................. Mr. Mark Leach ............................................................ 872-4569 

excellence. 

Infrastructure & Support Services ............................................. Mr. Robert Rejonis ....................................................... 975-9444

Service Directory 

Generally, it is best to contact your child’s school first when you have a 

school-related question or concern. Our School Directory can be found on page 45. 

The list of services below is an extension of those found within the Central Office 

Directory on the previous page. 


Adoption/Selection of Textbooks 296-5820 

After-School Childcare (Extended Day Enrichment Programs) 296-5840 

Appeals for Student Disciplinary Actions 296-5826 

Attendance Boundaries/Districts 296-5877 

Bright Stars Preschool Program (Social Services partnership) 972-4140 

Budget Development 296-5829 

Bus Routes 973-5716 

Donations 296-5829 

Driver Education 975-9450 

Early Childhood Special Education 973-2490 

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 296-6517 

Facility & Grounds Rental 296-5829 

Families in Crisis Program (Homeless Education) 296-3872 

Family Support Program (Social Services partnership) 972-4140 

Gifted & Talented Programs 296-5820 

Home Schooling 296-5820 

Individualized Education Program (IEP) 296-5885 

Policies of the School Division 972-4055 

Professional Development (Classified Staff) 296-5827 

LIZ ERVIN 

Joseph T. Henley Middle School 


Professional Development (Instructional Staff) 972-4021 

Safe Schools/Healthy Students (Albemarle/Charlottesville project) 872-4568 

School Counseling (Guidance) 296-5820 

School Meals 295-0566 

School Schedule Hotline 296-5886 

Special Services for Students 296-5885 

Student Enrollment/Registration/Transfers 296-5877 

Summer School (high school program) 296-5820 

Title IX/Non-Discrimination 296-5827 



401 McIntire Road, 3rd Floor 

Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 

2013-14 

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Bus Route Information 

coming on a postcard 

in mid-August! 

MOLLY TRAHAN 

Agnor-Hurt Elementary School 

Come admire our student artwork! 

View the artwork in this calendar and more on display 

at the County Office Building on McIntire Road!

School Year Calendar - Albemarle County Public Schools

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