2011-2012 information guide - Washington County Public Schools

2011-2012 

information guide 

Washington County Virginia Public Schools 

from the beginning of the year to its end working together 

Committed to the Success 

of Every Student 

812 Thompson Drive Abingdon, Virginia 24210 Tel: (276) 739-3000 

http://www.wcs.k12.va.us

table of contents 

3 From the Superintendent 

4 School Directory 

5 School Calendar 

6 School Board Members/Scheduled Meetings 

7 Management Team/Community Services 

8 Parent Information 

9 Facilities Operations 

10 Facilities Operations continued… 

11 Elementary Schools 

12 Middle Schools 

13 High Schools 

14 Grading/Graduation Requirements 

15 Virtual Learning, Gifted Program, and Special Services 

16 Points of Interest 


Committed 

to the 

Success of Every 

Student 

Information 

Guide

Superintendent 

Dear Students and Parents, 

In order to keep pace with changing times, we as educators in Washington 

County are challenged to provide educational experiences for students that will 

prepare them for jobs in the 21st Century, some of which do not yet exist. This 

sounds like a daunting task, and in some ways it is, but we welcome the challenge 

especially since we have the opportunity to work with so many capable 

and talented students, teachers, and administrators in our schools. While no 

school division has perfect programs, students, teachers, staff, or facilities, 

Washington County is truly fortunate to have an abundance of resources and 

talent to make it one of the best, if not the best, school divisions in Southwest 

Virginia, and in fact, in the state of Virginia. So we feel confident that we can 

meet the challenge of educating students for the 21st Century. 

Washington County is “Working to Provide the Best Education in Virginia”, 

and we are doing so by being committed to the success of every student. The 

expectation is that every employee in our division, regardless of his/her job assignment 

or position, is working to better the services for students and to enhance student learning. We believe that our success 

is truly measured by the progress of each individual student. 

We thoroughly enjoy working with students and parents to facilitate student growth. Our tasks as educators are rewarding, and 

we know that our efforts do make a difference in the life of each student. We believe that how we do our job each and every day 

really does matter! 

Students, we appreciate the opportunity to work with you and to observe your progress as you achieve your goals. Parents, we 

thank you for your support and understanding as we work with your child. Together we can make wonderful things happen and 

provide opportunities that will be rewarding and life changing! 

My very best wishes to each of you for a successful and enjoyable educational experience! 

Sincerely, 

Jim R. Sullivan 

Division Superintendent 

Information 

Guide 

Washington County Public Schools 

812 Thompson Drive 

Abingdon, VA 24210 

Tel: (276) 739-3000 

Fax: (276) 628-1874 

 

 

 

Washington County Virginia Public School Statistics 

We serve approximately 7,490 students 

We have 18 Educational Facilities 

We employ 1,058 contracted personnel 

We employ nearly 360 non-contracted personnel and 250 

 

substitute teachers 

There are 684 Virginia certified educators in WCPS 

There are 374 auxiliary personnel in WCPS 

We interview over 500 job applicants yearly 

Our total payroll is $39.5 million annually 

We offer an excellent health care benefits package 

82% of contracted employees have health coverage 

Our average teacher salary is $42,750 

Our teachers average 13.86 years’ experience 

 

 

43% of teachers have or with advanced degrees 

44.31% of our students receive free reduced lunch 

Average Support Staff Salary as of today $23,251 

2010-2011 Per pupil expenditure -$9,330 

(Local, State, and Federal Funding) 

Washington County Public Schools 3 www.wcs.k12.va.us

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Student 

School Directory 

Washington County Public Schools 

Superintendent, Mr. Jim R. Sullivan 

PHONE: (276) 739-3000 

FAX: (276) 628-1897 

School Staff Phone Fax Address 

High Schools 

Abingdon High 

Chad Wallace, Principal 


(276) 739-3200 (276) 628-1897 

Andrew Hockett, Asst. Prin. Abingdon, VA 24210 

Jeff Hawkins, Principal 

21264 Battle Hill Drive 

John S. Battle High 

Randy Poole, Asst. Prin 

(276) 642-5300 (276) 645-2386 

Bristol, VA 24202 

Jimmy King, Principal 

21308 Monroe Road 

Holston High 

Jackson Barker, Asst Prin. (276) 739-4000 (276) 475-4024 Damascus, VA 24236 

Keith Perrigan, Principal 

31437 Hillman Hwy 

Patrick Henry High 

Kendra Honaker, Asst. Prin. (276) 739-3700 (276) 944-2125 Glade Spring, VA 24340 

Middle Schools 

32101 Government Rd. 

Damascus Middle Dixie Hunter, Principal (276) 739-4100 (276) 475-4032 Damascus, VA 24236 

Scott Allen, Principal 

33474 Stage Coach Rd. 

Glade Spring Middle 

Becky Austin, Asst. Prin. (276) 739-3800 (276) 429-4211 Glade Spring, VA 24340 

Kathy Laster, Principal 

297 Stanley Street 

E. B. Stanley Middle 

Scott Cole, Asst Prin. (276) 739-3300 (276) 676-1945 Abingdon, VA 24210 

Wallace Middle 

David Lambert, Principal 

13077 Wallace Pike 

Leigh Romans, Asst. Prin. (276) 642-5400 (276) 645-2365 Bristol, VA 24202 

Elementary Schools 

19431 Woodland Hills Rd. 

Abingdon Elementary Andy Cox, Principal (276) 739-3400 (276) 623-412 Abingdon, VA 24210 

13092 McGuffie Road 

Greendale Elementary Sherry King, Principal (276) 739-3500 (276) 623-4102 Abingdon, VA 24210 

14091 Sinking Creek Rd. 

High Point Elementary Ann Cunningham, Principal (276) 642-5600 (276) 645-2360 Bristol, VA 24202 

Dr. Beth Litz, Principal 

14050 Glenbrook Ave. 

Meadowview Elementary Cynthia Jackson, Asst. Prin. (276) 739-3900 (276) 944-2113 Meadowview, VA 24361 

31305 Rhea Valley Rd 

Rhea Valley Elementary Debbie Anderson, Principal (276) 739-4200 (276) 475-4055 Meadowview, VA 24361 

4350 Gate City Highway 

Valley Institute Elementary Tammy Williams, Principal (276) 642-5500 (276) 645-2394 Bristol, VA 24202 

23181 Watauga Road 

Watauga Elementary Marie Stanley, Principal (276) 739-3600 (276) 628-1847 Abingdon, VA 24211 

Parent Resource Center, Neff Center, Technical School, and Skill Center 


Parent Resource Center Allyson Willis (276) 739-3115 (276) 623-4151 Abingdon, VA 24210 

Brian Johnson, Principal 


Wm. N. Neff Center 

Mike Mitchell, Principal (276) 739-3100 (276) 623-4126 Abingdon, VA 24210 


Washington Co. Technical 

Brian Johnson, Principal (276) 739-3140 (276) 623-4197 Abingdon, VA 24210 


Washington Co. Skill Center Ken Litton, Principal (276) 676-1948 (276) 676-199 Abingdon, VA 24210 


school calendar 

July 2011 

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

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August 2011 


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 

August 

8..... New Teacher Orientation and OPTIONAL Teacher Workday* 

9..... Convocation (A.M.) / Teacher Workday (P.M.) 

10..... Curriculum and Instruction Day 

11..... Principal Workday 

12..... Teacher Workday 

15..... Student Registration 

16..... Teacher Workday 

17..... FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 

September 

5 ..... Labor Day—Schools Closed 

16 ..... School Day at the Fair—Students Dismiss 2 Hrs. Early 

29 ..... Parent Conferences—Students Dismiss 2 Hrs. Early 

October 

(Teachers work until 7:00 p.m.) 

19 ..... End of FIRST Nine Weeks 

January 2012 


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 2012 


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 

28 29 30 31 

21 ..... Teacher Workday 

26 27 28 29 

Students Dismiss 2 Hrs. Early (Teachers work until 3:30 p.m.) 

September 2011 

March 2012 

November 



8 ..... Election Day—Schools Closed—OPTIONAL Teacher Workday* 

1 2 3 

23-25 Thanksgiving Break—Schools Closed 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 December 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 ..... Students Dismiss 2 Hrs. Early (Teachers work until 3:30 p.m.) 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19-21 Snow Make-up Days for Days Missed Prior to Christmas Break 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 

19-31 Christmas Break—Schools Closed 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

October 2011 

January 

April 2012 

2 ..... Schools Reopen 



9-10 End of Course Exams (May be rescheduled due to bad weather) 

1 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

10 ..... End of SECOND Nine Weeks and FIRST Semester (90 days) 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

TBA Teacher Workday (to coincide with the end of semester) 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Schools Closed (May be used to make up days missed due to bad weather) 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 February 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 16 ..... Parent Conferences—Students Dismiss 2 Hrs. Early 

29 30 

30 31 

(Teachers work until 7:00 p.m.) 

March 

November 2011 

May 2012 

14 ..... End of THIRD Nine Weeks 



TBA Teacher Workday (to coincide with end of third nine weeks) 

1 2 3 4 5 


1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 April 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6-13 Spring Break—Schools Closed 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

(The 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th will be used to make up days missed due to bad 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

May 

weather) 

27 28 29 30 31 

December 2011 

24 ..... LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (180 days) 

June 2012 




1 2 3 

25 ..... Teacher Workday 

25-27 Graduation Days 

1 2 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

28 ..... Memorial Day—Schools Closed if in Session 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 ..... Teacher Workday 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

Optional Teacher Workday: Teachers must work August 8 OR November 8. 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

NOTE: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled 

later than it appears here. It is recommended that you delay the start of 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

any vacation until June 15. 


School Board Members/ Scheduled Meetings 

Beginning in the 1990’s school board members moved from being appointed by the Board of Supervisors to an elected position. 

Currently school board members represent seven voting districts within the county. 

The Washington County School Board believes that teaching and learning are greatly enhanced by a school atmosphere characterized 

by mutual respect, cooperation, and self-discipline. The school is a community of common interests, and, as in any community, 

there must be a commitment to a set of values and expectations which serve as guides for the relationships among the 

members of the community, and which provide the opportunity to function productively, successfully, and harmoniously. 

Harrison District 

Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lowe 

324 Sunset Drive 

Abingdon, Virginia 24210 

Phone: (276) 628-4291 

Monroe District 

Mr. Dayton Owens 

Vice-Chair 

10035 Old Mill Road 

Glade Spring, Virginia 24340 

Phone: (276) 429-5170 

Jefferson District 

Mr. J. Sanders Henderson III 

27205 Poor Valley Road 

Saltville, Virginia 24370 

Phone: (276) 944-5107 

Madison District 

Dr. Douglas E. Arnold 

19256 Spoon Gap Road 


e-mail: darnold@wcs.k12.va.us 

Taylor District 

Mr. Tom Musick 

20473 Larkspur Lane 

Damascus, Virginia 24236 

Phone: (276) 475-5303 

Tyler District 

Mr. Billy W. Brooks 

Chairman 

5454 Brooks Way 

Bristol, Virginia 24202 

Phone: (276) 669-2419 

(Left to right): Bottom Row: Tom Musick, Elizabeth 

Lowe, Dayton Owens Top Row: J. Sanders Henderson III, 

Billy Brooks, Herschel Stevens and Dr. Douglas E. Arnold 

Wilson District 

Mr. Herschel Stevens 

P.O. Box 595 

Bristol, Virginia 24201 

Phone: (276) 669-1882 

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Student 

Scheduled School Board Meetings for 2012 

Washington County School Board Office 



January 10, 2012 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. School Board Workshop 

January 12, 2012 Thursday 5:00 p.m. School Board/Board of Supervisors Joint Budget Meeting 

January 16, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

January 26, 2012 Thursday 7:00 p.m. School Board/Board of Supervisors Joint Budget Meeting 

February 6, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

February 20, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

March 5, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

March 19, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

April 2, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

April 16, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

May 7, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

May 21, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

June 4, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

June 18, 2012 Monday 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 

Information 

Guide 


Management Team 

Contact Information 

Superintendent Mr. Jim R. Sullivan 276.739.3003 

Assistant Superintendent Foney Mullins, Ed.D. 276.739.3017 

Director of Business/Finance/Personnel Ms. Melissa Caudill 276.739.3007 

Supervisor of Career & Technology Ed. Barry Yost, Ed.D. 276.739.3025 

Supervisor of Elementary Education Janet Lester, Ed.D 276.739.3022 

Supervisor of Middle School Education Barry Yost, Ed.D. 276.739.3020 

Supervisor of Secondary Education Mr. Gary Catron 276.739.3025 

Supervisor of Special Services Ms. Connie Phillips 276.739.3041 

Coordinator of Federal Programs/Grants Ms. Allyson Willis 276.739.3112 

Coordinator of Math Education/Testing Ms. Judy Honaker 276.739.3020 

Coordinator of Special Services Ms. Lisa McCoy 276.739.3041 

Manager of Human Resources Mr. Ted Casler 276.739.3005 

Manager of Maintenance Mr. Patrick Buchanan 276.739.3029 

Manager of School Nutrition Programs Ms. Francine Ivery 276.739.3031 

Administrator for Instructional 

Mr. Jason Lester 276.739.3060 

Technology Programs /Manager of Technology 

Manager of Transportation Mr. Tom Williams 276.739.3054 

Comptroller Ms. Tamrya Spradlin 276.739.3012 

Community Service 

reaching out to others in our community 

Committed 

to the 


Student 

Students and Senior Citizens talk about their families 

and interests. 

The Food Service association in Washington County, Virginia, made 29 

thanksgiving baskets for local families. 

First graders filled 83 bags for 

homeless veterans in our area. 


Parent Information 

Coordinated School Health 

Washington County Public School Division has 15 full-time Registered 

Professional Nurses. The goal of the school nurse is to protect and promote the 

health of all students. Services include: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicable Disease Control through education, assessment and 

exclusion from school as needed 

Emergency First Aid 

Medication Administration 

Skilled Nursing Procedures 

Health Screening, including vision, hearing, scoliosis and health conditions 

Immunization Verification of student’s compliance with state immunization 

laws 

Health Education including the Family Life curriculum, nutrition, and dental 

health 

Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care for 

students with special health needs 

Community resource identification and referral for students and families 

Medicaid billing program for reimbursable services 

Contact Information: 

Connie B. Mann, RN, BSN 

Head School Division Nurse 

Phone: (276) 739-3042 

School Entrance Age 

Children must reach their fifth birthday by September 30 of the school year to be eligible to attend kindergarten. A four-year-old program is 

available for children who will be four years of age by September 30 and can show a need for developing kindergarten readiness skills. A 

preschool program is provided for children with disabilities who are two years old by September 30. Students should register during school 

office hours at the school they will attend. After registration is completed, the school will request a transfer of records from the previous 

school attended. It is helpful if transferring students provide a report card from the previous school attended. Students enrolling in a Virginia 

public school for the first time must provide the following: 

 

 

 

 

Certified Birth Certificate 

Updated medical record listing of vaccinations 

Social Security Number 

Medical record documenting a physical examination within 

12 months for elementary education 

Washington County PTA/PTSA Council 

http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/pta/ 

Each school in our area has a local Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent Teacher Student 

Association (PTSA). We are fortunate to have in our county some very active PTAs. When we 

say active, we not only mean good fundraising abilities, but also putting our children first by 

providing educational programming for them and their parents. 

PTA is not a fundraising organization. We are advocates for our children and their parents. We 

are here to strengthen and support our schools by our presence, positions, and financial help. 

The PTA is a responsible organization with laws and guidelines which guide our units in their 

structure and performance. Please check out the state and national web sites for up-to-date information 

on legislation, parenting tips, tools for your PTAs, convention news, reflection news, 

and more. 


Facilities Operations 

Facilities & Logistics Department –The transportation department continues to travel innumerable miles in the safe transport 

of our children. Both the technology department and the school nutrition department, and the maintenance department continue 

to serve the community with upgrades of equipment and services. All in all, it has been an exciting school year thus far and the 

remainder of the year will be just as exciting with all the changes taking place within the facilities department. 

Contact Information: (276) 739-3017. 

Bus Transportation –Pupil transportation plays an important role in the educational process. 

Transporting children to and from school each day is a responsibility which requires good physical 

health, professionalism, emotion stamina, determination, dedication, and skill. The main objective of 

the pupil transportation system is to transport passengers to and from school and extra-curricular activities 

each day safely and efficient. 

The transportation department consists of approximately 140 employees with 100 regular run 

bus drivers who pick up and drop off students along the roads of Washington County covering 

approximately6,800 miles daily. The Bus Garage has five full time mechanicsand at the moment one 50% mechanic, and a radio 

dispatcher. Tom Williams is the Department Manager for Transportation.The contact number is (276)739-3054. 

Maintenance Department - Manager, Patrick Buchanan, The contact number is (276) 739-3029. 

School Nutrition -Our goal is to serve the most appetizing, 

nutritious and safe meals to as many students 

possible at an affordable price. To accomplish this, 

School Nutrition Programs (SNP) has a budget of about 

$4,052,660.00, and employs 86 persons. Each day 

during the school year we feed an average of 1,923 

breakfasts and 5,150 lunches to students, plus a number 

of teachers and other staff members. Also, we feed 

after-school snacks for some after-school programs. SNP 

programs continue right through the summer. A portion 

of our staff prepares breakfast, lunches, and snacks for 

children in the Summer School Programs, the Washington 

County Parks and Recreation Programs and other 

participating programs. Manager of Food Services is 

Francine Ivery. If you are interested in employment with 

the School Nutrition Programs, we are always looking for 

substitutes. Please contact Ted Casler at (276) 739-3038. 

Information 

Guide 

Information 

Guide 

School Lunch Prices (2011-2012) 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLS 

Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch 

Student Student Student Adult 

Full Price $0.85 $1.75 Full Price $0.85 Regular Line $1.95 Regular Line $ 2.75 

Reduced $0.30 $0.40 Reduced $0.30 Deli Line $2.00 Deli Line $2.85 

Adult $1.15 $2.75 Pizza Line $2.25 Pizza Line $2.95 

Visitors $3.00 Adult $1.15 Reduced Price $0.40 Visitors $3.00 


Facilities Operations continued 

Website/Technology Department - The Office of 

Information Systems serves as an Internet Service 

Provider(ISP) for the school system. They manage 

and maintain all of Washington County Schools Internet 

access. In addition they maintain a quite complex 

website with backend databases and applications, 

which improve the productivity of Washington 

County School System Administrators. Information 

about our schools is easily accessible to both residents 

and non-residents interested in relocating to 

the area. To see more about what we are doing with 

technology in our schools, you can visit our site at 

http://www.wcs.k12.va.us. 

Contact Information: 

Manager, Jason Lester 

Tel: (276-739-3060) 

Keeping You Informed 

Keep In Contact allows you to register to receive alerts 

such as school delays and closings. You can have these 

alerts sent to you through email and, optionally, a voice 

call and/or an SMS text message. 

Subscribing to this service is free and easily done by 

accessing our web site. 

http://wcs.k12.va.us/contact/keepincontact/ 

SNOWLINE/INFORMATION LINE 

676-9669 or 466-4110 

Television/Radio 

WABN (AM-1230) WAEZ ( 94.9 ) 

WKIN (AM-1320 ) WKOS ( FM-104 ) 

WOLD (102.5 ) WPJO (99.3) 

WXBQ ( 96.9 ) 

WXBQ (AM-980) 

WCYB-TV (Channel 5) WJHL-TV (Channel 11) 

WGOC (AM-640) WJCW ( AM-910 ) 

WLRV (1380 AM ) WMEV ( FM-94 ) 

WQUT (101.5) WTFM ( 98.5 ) 

WXLV (107.3 ) WZAP (AM-690 ) 

WKPT-TV (Channel 19) WZVA (FM-103.5) 



Abingdon Elementary 

Andy Cox, Principal 

19431 Woodland Hills Rd 


(276) 739-3400 

Greendale Elementary 

Sherry King, Principal 

13092 McGuffie Road 


(276) 739-3500 

High Point Elementary 

Ann Cunningham, Principal 

14091 Sinking Creek Road 


(276) 642-5600 

Meadowview Elementary 

Beth Litz, Principal 

Cynthia Jackson, Asst. Prin. 

14050 Glenbrook Ave. 

Meadowview, VA 24361 

(276) 739-3900 

Rhea Valley Elementary 

Debbie Anderson, Principal 

31305 Rhea Valley Rd 

Meadowview, VA 24361 

(276) 739-4200 

Valley Institute Elementary 

Tammy Williams, Principal 

4350 Gate City Highway 


(276) 642-5500 

Watauga Elementary 

Marie Stanley, Principal 

23181 Watauga Road 


(276) 739-3600 

Parent Resource Center 

Allyson Willis 

Neff Center 


(276)-739-3115 

2010-2011 Spring Student Record 

Collection 


ADM 

% Attendance 

Abingdon 463.00 96.20 

Greendale 357.49 95.18 

High Point 550.45 95.60 

Meadowview 623.43 95.55 

Rhea Valley 444.03 94.67 

Valley Institute 297.18 94.17 

Watauga 546.06 95.40 

• Preschool 

• Technology Integration 

• Reading Specialist 

• Low Pupil/Teacher Ratio 

• Reading Recovery 

• Fine Arts 

• Guidance Counselors 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary School Programs 

Extra Curricular Programs 

4-H program for 4th-5th including Cloverbud program for 

K-3 

Art 

Chorus 

Clubs 

Elementary 

Schools 

Community Little League Programs: 

baseball, football, basketball, and soccer 

Community Services when needed 

Charities are selected for collecting and giving money to: 

Jump Rope for Hearts, Math-A-Thon, Cancer Society, Ronald 

McDonald House, etc. 

GATE program 

Instrumental music 

Interest groups at elementary level include: Students of Emory 

& Henry College offer daily tutoring for students, high school 

tutoring program where seniors come to elementary schools 

for tutoring during one period Geocoaching, Great American 

Challenge, Storytelling, Girls on the Run, Track and Spanish. 

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program 

Study Groups and Tutoring 

Washington County Recreation Department sponsors athletics 

throughout the year in addition to Little League teams 

Virginia History Challenge 

PreSchool 

Washington County Schools 

believe that early intervention 

is essential in developing skills 

needed for every child to meet 

with success. We have eleven 

preschool classes throughout 

the county in seven different 

elementary schools. These 

programs are funded through 

federal and state grants. The 

program is for children who 

reside in Washington County 

who will be four years old by 

September 30th. The curriculum 

is designed to develop fine 

and gross motor skills, social 

skills and academic background 

through play and activities. 

http://kidzplace.wcs.k12.va.us/ 




ADM % Attendance 


Damascus 205.37 95.46 

E.B. Stanley 659.56 95.03 

Glade Spring 304.10 94.85 

Wallace 436.71 94.77 

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Student 

Damascus Middle School 

Dixie Hunter, Principal 

32101 Government Rd 

Damascus, VA 24236 

(276) 739-4100 

E. B. Stanley Middle School 

Kathleen Laster, Principal 

Scott Cole, Asst. Principal 



(276) 739-3300 

Glade Spring Middle School 

Scott Allen, Principal 

Becky Austin, Asst. Principal 

33474 Stage Coach Rd 

Glade Spring, VA 24340 

(276) 739-3800 

Wallace Middle School 

David Lambert, Principal 

Leigh Romans, Asst. Principal 

13077 Wallace Pike 


(276) 642-5400 

Integrated Curriculum 

Service Learning 

Advocacy Program 

Interdisciplinary Teams 

Middle School Concept 

Clubs 

Flexible Scheduling 

Gifted/Talented Education 

Differential Instruction 

After-School Tutoring 

Band/Chorus 

Clubs - Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 

4-H, Tech Computer, Etc 

Destination Imagination 

E&H Afternoon Academy 

FFA 

Girls on Track 

Jr. Washington Co. Community Scholars 

Morning Tutoring 

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program 

School-wide Community Service day 

Sports 

Students of Character 

Teens for Christ 

Technology Camp 

Middle 




Abingdon High School 

Chad Wallace, Principal 

Andrew Hockett, Asst. Prin. 



(276) 739-3200 

Holston High School 

Jimmy King, Principal 

Jackson Barker, Asst. Prin. 

21308 Monroe Road 

Damascus, VA 24236 

(276) 739-4000 

William N. Neff Center 


Mike Mitchell, Asst. Principal 



(276) 739-3100 

Vocational Schools 

John S. Battle High School 

Jeff Hawkins, Principal 

Randy Poole, Asst. Principal 

21264 Battle Hill Drive 


(276) 642-5300 

Patrick Henry High School 

Keith Perrigan, Princpal 

Kendra Honaker, Asst. Principal 

31437 Hillman Highway 

Glade Spring, VA 24340 

(276) 739-3700 

Washington Co. Technical 


Mike Mitchell, Asst. Principal 



(276) 739-3140 

Skill Center 

Washington Co. Skill Center 

Ken Litton, Principal 



(276) 676-1948 

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Student 

Extra Curricular Activities 

Art Club 

Band 

Chorus 

Civinettes 

Consumer Products 

Contemporary Band 

Democratic 

Drama Club 

Ecology Club 

Environmental Awareness 

Extra Curricular Activities 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 

French Club 

Interact 

Key 

Latin Club 

National Art Honor Society 

National Honor Society 

The Republican Club 

Spanish Club 

Sports 

S.P.O.T. Club 

Student Council Association 


Collection 


ADM 

% Attendance 

Abingdon 935.39 93.48 

Holston 320.00 92.63 

John S Battle 607.31 93.94 

Patrick Henry 415.57 92.65 

Secondary School Programs 

Advanced Placement Courses 

Career and Technical Education 

Dual Enrollment Courses 

Extensive Extra-Curricular Programs 

Governors School Programs 

Multiple Diploma Options 

Online Course Programs 

Programs for Students with Disabilities 

Remedial Programs 

Washington County Community Scholars 

Career and Technical Schools 

17 Career/Technical Programs 

Accredited Post Secondary Technical School 

Competency Based Training 

Dual Enrollment Courses 

Health and Medical Science 

Industry Certification 

Jobs for Virginia Graduates 

Trade and Industrial Education 

Career and Technical School Activities 

DECA 

FBLA 

Skills USA 

FFA 

HOSA 

High 



Virtual Learning 

A new distance learning network was installed during the summer of 

2007 in our high schools. The system provides continuous presence 

two-way voice and video communication between schools. This 

allows classes to be offered in schools where it is not cost effective 

to have a teacher on-site. Classes include Advanced Placement and 

Dual Enrollment Calculus for high school students. 

The A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School offers many dual enrollment 

classes using Internet-based telecommunications technologies. 

Courses include Engineering, Astronomy, and Anatomy. In 

addition, the Virginia Department of Education offers many classes 

through their Virtual Virginia Advanced Placement School. These 

classes are taught using an asynchronous Internet-based technology. 

Gifted Education 

The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is 

facilitated by two faculty members, David Winship at the 

elementary level and Carol Sutton at the middle and high 

school levels. Each school has a coordinator who is in 

charge of carrying out the individual school program. Each 

school has an individually developed and funded program. 

There are also division-wide programs at each level which 

are provided for identified GTE students. 

To qualify for services in GATE, students at the elementary 

level are referred for evaluation in General Intellectual 

Aptitude. At the middle school level, SpecificAcademic 

Aptitude (core subjects) and Visual and Performing Arts 

Aptitude are assessed. At the high school level, the previous 

categories, as well as Practical and Technical Arts 

Aptitude, are available for assessment and identification. 

Identification is determined using a combination of objetive 

testing, subjective rating from teachers and parents, 

and demonstration of advanced classroom and skills performance. 

Referrals can be made by school staff, students, 

or parents. 

Special Education 

Special education services are provided for all eligible students. 

Currently, 1,141 students are receiving specially designed instruction 

to meet their unique needs. There is a continuum of service 

models from consultation services to a full-day program in a selfcontained 

class. Services are determined by a committee, which 

includes the parent and, if appropriate, the student. Students 

suspected of having a disability may be referred by the parent, 

teacher, or other interested party. Written parent permission is 

required before evaluation. Referral may be made directly to the 

Supervisor of Special Education or to the Child Study Committee 

in the school the child attends or will attend.For more information 

contact Special Services: (276) 739-3041 

Information 

Guide 


Grading/Graduation Requirements 

Grading Scale for Washington County 

Virginia Public Schools 

Grades 3-12 

A Excellent (93-100) 

B Above Average (85-92) 

C Average/Satisfactory (77-84) 

D Below Average ( 70 - 76) 

F Failure ( 0- 69) 

• Incomplete (INC) 

Grades K-12 

O Excellent (93-100) 

G Above Average (85-92) 

S Average/Satisfactory (77-84) 

N Below Average ( 70 - 76) 

F 

U 

Failure 

• Incomplete (INC) 

Unsatisfactory 

STANDARD DIPLOMA 2011-2012 

Discipline Area 

Standard Credits 

English 4 

Mathematics 3 

Laboratory Science 3 

History and Social Sciences 3 

Health and Physical Education 2 

Economics & Personal Finance 1* 

Fine Arts or CTE (Career & Technical Ed.) 1 

Electives 5 

TOTAL 22 

MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA 

Courses 2011-2012 Credits 

English 4 

Mathematics 3 





Electives 6 

TOTAL 20 

Advanced Studies Diploma 

(8 VAC 20-131-50.C) 

Discipline Area 2011-2012 

English 4 

Mathematics 4 



Foreign Languages 3 


Economics & Personal Finance 1* 


Electives 3 

TOTAL 26 

* Beginning with Freshmen Class of 2010 


Points of Interest 

in Washington County Virginia 

Washington County was named for General George Washington before he 

was elected President. A history of Washington County, Virginia might include 

all the territory originally encompassed in Augusta County, formed by 

the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1738; Botetourt County in 1770; Fincastle 

County in 1772; and Washington County established on December 7, 1776. 

Each of the subsequent counties split from the Washington County of 1776: 

Russell County in 1786, Lee County in 1793, Tazewell County in 1800, Scott 

County in 1814, Smyth County in 1832, Wise County in 1836, Buchanan 

County in 1858, Dickenson County in 1880. Each has a history of its own. 

For more information about Washington County, Virginia, visit 

http://www.washcova.com/visitors/about-washington-county. 

Washington County, Virginia 

www.washcova.com 

Towns 

Abingdon 

Bristol, VA 

Damascus 

Emory 

Glade Spring 

Sheriff of Washington County 

Hon. Fred P. Newman 

sheriff@washso.org 

Washington County Board of Supervisors 

County Administration Building 

205 Academy Drive 

Abingdon VA, 24210 

Phone(276) 525-1300 

(276) 669-3013 

Dulcie M. Mumpower (2010 Board Chair) 

G-01 "Wilson" Election District 

Phillip B. McCall 

A-01 "Harrison" Election District 

Kenneth O. Reynolds 

C-01 "Madison" Election District 

Joseph Straten 

E-01 "Taylor" Election District 

Nicole M. Price 

B-01 "Jefferson" Election District 

Thomas G. Taylor 

D-01 "Monroe" Election District 

Odell Owens 

F-01 "Tyler" Election District 

Colleges 

Special Attractions 

Barter Theatre 

Virginia Creeper Trail 

William King Arts Center 

Events 

Plumb Alley Festival 

Trail Days 

Virginia Highlands Festival 

Washington County Fair 

Appalachian State University 

East Tennessee State University 

* Emory and Henry College 

King College 

Radford University 

* Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center 

University of Tennessee 

University of Virginia at Wise 

* Virginia Highlands Community College 

Virginia Intermont College 

Virginia Tech 

(Colleges with * are located in Washington County) 

Emory & Henry College 

Virginia Highlands Community College 



from the beginning of the year to its end... 

Washington County Virginia Public Schools 

Committed to the Success 

of Every Student 

http://www.wcs.k12.va.us

2011-2012 information guide - Washington County Public Schools

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