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Guide & Directory 2016–2017

LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Loudoun County School Board

Four-year terms of elected School Board members listed below expire December 31, 2019.There will be an election for new School Board members on November 5, 2019.

School Board members elect officers annually in January.

Eric D. Hornberger Chairman Ashburn District (571) 291-5685 Eric.Hornberger@lcps.org Brenda L. Sheridan Vice Chairman Sterling District (571) 233-0307 Brenda.Sheridan@lcps.org Beth A. Huck At Large (571) 582-9540 Beth.Huck@lcps.org Debbie K. Rose Algonkian District (571) 291-5983 Debbie.Rose@lcps.org Jill A. Turgeon Blue Ridge District (571) 420-3818 Jill.Turgeon@lcps.org Joy R. Maloney Broad Run District (571) 577-0439 Joy.Maloney@lcps.org Eric J. DeKenipp Catoctin District (571) 528-9640 Eric.Dekenipp@lcps.org Jeff E. Morse Dulles District (571) 420-2243 Jeff.Morse@lcps.org Tom C. Marshall Leesburg District (571) 528-9610 Tom.Marshall@lcps.org Loudoun County Public Schools

2016–2017

Guide & Directory Loudoun County Public Schools Eric S. Williams, Ed.D. Superintendent

Published by the LCPS Public Information Office 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 (571) 252-1040

LCPS Main Reception Desk: (571) 252-1000 Metro: (703) 689-1600 E-mail: schools@lcps.org Website: www.lcps.org

Contents

Academy of Engineering and Technology............................. 22 Accreditation......................................................................... 19 Administration....................................................................... 12 Admission.............................................................................. 13 Adult Education..................................................................... 25 Alternative Education Program............................................. 25 BlackboardConnect®.............................................................. 7 BoardDocs............................................................................... 8 Bus Transportation................................................................. 19 Calendar................................................................................ 54 Career and Technical Education............................................ 24 Child Abuse........................................................................... 30 Child Care.............................................................................. 21 Communications..................................................................... 7 Cost Per Pupil........................................................................ 31 Dances................................................................................... 29 Department of Technology Services...................................... 26 Directory, Schools.................................................................. 34 Directory, School Support..................................................... 46 Dress Code............................................................................ 28 Drugs and Alcohol................................................................. 29 Elementary Program.............................................................. 17 English Language Learner Program (ELL).............................. 24 Enrollment............................................................................. 13 Emergency Closings.............................................................. 54 Equal Educational Opportunity............................................. 19 Excused Absences................................................................. 28 Family Life Education............................................................ 25 Finance.................................................................................. 31 Food Allergy and Dietary Restrictions................................... 20 Free and Reduced Eligibility.................................................. 20 Gifted Education ................................................................... 22 Grading Scale......................................................................... 19 Graduation Ceremonies............................... Inside Back Cover Health Care............................................................................ 21 High School Program............................................................. 17 Instruction............................................................................. 17 Instructional Assistance......................................................... 21 LCPS Mobile App..................................................................... 2 LCPS-TV................................................................................... 8 LEAP...................................................................................... 10 Libraries................................................................................. 26 Lockdown Procedures........................................................... 30 Loudoun Academy of Science............................................... 23 Lunches................................................................................. 20 Medication............................................................................. 30 Middle School Program......................................................... 17 Minute of Silence................................................................... 28 NJROTC................................................................................. 23 Online Auction...................................................................... 20 Organization.......................................................................... 12 PHOENIX Gradebook ........................................................... 19 Pledge of Allegiance.............................................................. 28 Policies and Regulations........................................................ 28 Pre-School Programs - Head Start.......................................... 21 Pre-School Programs - STEP................................................... 21 PTA’s and PTO’s..................................................................... 11 Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Conferences.................... 18 Retired Educators.................................................................. 16 Rights of 18 Year Olds........................................................... 30 School Board........................................................................... 4 School Bond Vote.................................................................. 31 Snow Days............................................................................. 29 Speaking to the School Board................................................. 4 Special Education.................................................................. 18 Steps Up Suicide Awareness.................................................... 2 Strategic Framework................................................................ 5 Student Records.................................................................... 32 Student School Board Representatives.................................... 6 Student School Hours............................................................ 52 Summer School..................................................................... 26 Superintendent’s Message....................................................... 1 Teachers................................................................................ 16 Testing Programs................................................................... 18 Textbooks.............................................................................. 18 Virtual Loudoun..................................................................... 26 Loudoun County Public Schools

Superintendent’s Message In its 147th year, Loudoun County Public Schools stands ready to open the doors of 89 schools to welcome 78,000 students for what is expected to be the most productive school year yet.

As our returning families know and our new families will soon learn, LCPS is a school division that honors its tradition of educational excellence while providing students with cutting-edge learning opportunities. We are pleased to share with students and families the work staff members have been doing over the summer on important instructional initiatives such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), One to the World (OttW) and Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT).

We believe that instructional initiatives such as these will make our schools more engaging to students and will instill in them a joy of learning that sometimes gets lost among other kinds of drill and practice educational methodologies.

All of our work is designed to empower all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

As I enter my third year as Superintendent of LCPS, I invite you to join me in supporting our school division and your child’s school as we shape the future of our changing and growing community of learners.

Warm Regards, Eric Williams, Ed.D. Superintendent @ewilliams65 August 2016

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Changes for 2016-2107 School Year

Changes You Should Know About for the 2016-2017 School Year Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has made some significant changes for the 2016-2017 school year that we want our stakeholders to be aware of.These changes include:

LCPS Mobile App Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will open the 2016-17 school year with a new way to communicate with families: the LCPS App. The LCPS App is now available for a free download from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play App Store.

The app will be helpful for anyone wishing to engage with information about LCPS, including parents, staff, students and members of the general public.

Once the app is downloaded, users can customize their access according to the specific schools they wish to follow.

A parent with students in multiple schools, for instance, could customize his or her view to include all of the schools attended by their children.

The app is an aggregator that pulls together the district’s most frequently used web tools in one location. For example, the app includes access to school menus, the lunch account software system, the student information management system, the online learning platform, sports information, calendars and social media feeds.

All users automatically have access to districtwide messaging.

Another feature of the app is push notifications. This will allow LCPS to send emergency messages to the phones of subscribers without incurring charges associated with texting.

An app communication campaign is now underway.

A QR code, such as the one located on the back of this booklet, will be used on communication tools to assist with locating the app in the online stores. Banners and yard signs will be posted at each LCPS facility beginning August 1st.

(Posters with the QR code are now being distributed in the community.) Information about the app will be available on the LCPS website at www.lcps.org/app.

LCPS Steps Up Suicide Awareness Loudoun County Public Schools’ Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention program is based on the SOS Signs of Suicide® High School Prevention Program, (http://www. mentalhealthscreening.org), which is the only evidencedbased program that has shown a 40 percent reduction in self-reported suicide attempts.

Through classroom instruction and an educational video (“Friends for Life”), students are taught to identify the signs of depression, suicidality and self-injury in themselves and their peers and to take help-seeking actions using the simple and easy-to-remember ACT® (Acknowledge-Care-Tell)

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Changes for 2016-2107 School Year technique.The program is implemented by school-based mental health professionals in all high schools.

In late 2015, Loudoun County Public Schools began working with a nationally recognized suicide researcher and clinician to evaluate our suicide prevention program and make recommended changes. All school-based mental health professionals who are responsible for conducting suicide screenings and prevention efforts will be retrained in best practices and LCPS protocols and procedures this August in a collaborative effort with this expert. Additionally, LCPS is seeking funding to pilot the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s More Than Sad program as it relates to training teachers to recognize signs of mental health distress and how to make referrals for assistance.

Relieving Middle School Overcrowding Approximately 400 to 500 eighth grade students from Mercer Middle School and Stone Hill Middle School will attend classes on an alternating-day basis at John Champe and Rock Ridge high schools, respectively. On any given school day, 200 to 250 eighth grade students will attend classes at each high school.The classes for high school students would occur in portions of the building that are separate from the location of the middle school classes.

Sufficient classroom space exists at Rock Ridge High School to accommodate the Stone Hill Middle School students. Modular classrooms will be placed at John Champe High School to provide classes for high school students, freeing up a portion of the high school for the middle school classes.

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The School Board

The School Board

The School Board is responsible for the operation of the county’s public schools in accordance with State Department of Education regulations.

School Board members are elected every four years in the November general election with one member elected for each of the eight electoral districts and one member elected at-large.

Loudoun’s sixth elected School Board was chosen in November 2015 and took office January 1, 2016. School Board members receive annual salaries of $20,000 with the chairman receiving an additional $2,000.

School Board Meetings The public is invited to attend and participate in School Board meetings held in open session at LCPS’ Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148. Second Tuesday meetings convene at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; fourth Tuesday meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. In August and December no fourth Tuesday meetings are planned, no meetings in July. School Board agendas are available through BoardDocs on the School system’s website, www.lcps.org.

LCPS-TV provides live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of scheduled School Board meetings held monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are available via webcast on the LCPS website at www.lcps.org. Starting this school year, closed captioning will be available.

Speaking to the School Board If you would like to speak before the School Board, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (571) 252-1020 or via email at clerk@lcps.org prior to 5:00 p.m. the day of the School Board meeting.You are asked to provide your name, address and telephone number, subject matter, and organization represented, if applicable.

Speakers must limit comments to the time allotted by the Chair and announced prior to the public comment period.The Chair determines the time based on the number of speakers and the agenda, but not to exceed three minutes.

Those who need translation/interpretation assistance to be able to participate meaningfully in School Board meetings should contact the Superintendent’s Office at least three days prior to the meeting.

Copies of materials for Board members should be given to the Public Information Officer or designee in the back of the meeting room (in the media box) prior to the start of the meeting for distribution to Board members. Please provide 12 copies of materials. Under no circumstances will a speaker approach the dais.

The Chairman will warn a speaker if the speaker is out of order prior to taking further action.

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The School Board The School Board also is open to receiving comments outside of school board meetings as an alternative means of public participation. To e-mail all members of the School Board, please use lcsb@lcps.org. Individual member’s e-mail addresses can be found under the School Board tab at www.lcps.org.

School Board Policies Policies governing student records and the rights of parents and eligible students are contained in the School Board Policy Manual, available for review on the school system’s website, www.lcps.org. As mandated by the Code of Virginia printed copies of the policies are available as needed to citizens who do not have online access.

Strategic Framework

Our Mission Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world Core Beliefs 1. A culture a continuous improvement drives the fulfillment of our mission 2. Strong partnerships with families and our community enhance our excellence 3. An inclusive, safe, caring, and challenging learning environment serves as the foundation for student growth 4. Transparency and good stewardship of resources strengthen public trust and support Strategic Goals 1. Develop knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, creators, and contributors 2. Cultivate a high-performing team of professionals focused on our mission and goals 3. Deliver effective and efficient support for student success

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Student School Board Representatives

Each of the 15 LCPS high schools will have a student representative sitting on the Loudoun County School Board for one month to provide student input on educational issues.

In preparation for their responsibilities, the new student School Board representatives and their parents attend an evening orientation session.

The student representatives for the Loudoun County School Board for 2016-2017 are: Deanna Alvarez Heritage High School September 2016

Caitlin Williams Woodgrove High School February 2017

Darius Fraser Loudoun Valley High School October 2016

Carder Saul Tuscarora High School February 2017

Iris Le Park View High School October 2016

Matthew Greason Stone Bridge High School March 2017

Chad Musa Riverside High School November 2016

Mackenzie Dorsey Potomac Falls High School March 2017

Olivia Van Nuys Baseem Zeweri Loudoun County High School John Champe High School November 2016 April 2017 Maeov Saadee Freedom High School November/December 2016

Adwait Srivastava Rock Ridge High School May 2017

Garrett Verfurth Briar Woods High School January 2017

Nicole Musa Dominion High School May 2017

Vinson Sack Broad Run High School January 2017

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Communications

Communications BlackboardConnect Loudoun County Public Schools utilizes the BlackboardConnect Phone Messaging System to personally communicate with parents about emergency situations, school events and important issues affecting your child. Since this system is used to notify you of an emergency situation with your student, you cannot completely opt-out of this system.

You may use a form on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org, which allows you the option to be removed from the “weatherrelated” closing and delay message only. Loudoun County Public Schools will continue to use the traditional methods of radio and TV in addition to our website, e-mail and text messaging capabilities via the voluntary Alert Loudoun 2.0 system offered

by Loudoun Government (www.loudoun.gov/alert) to notify parents of weather-related closing and delays.

Weather-related closing and delay messages are district-wide messages that are sent early in the morning (6 a.m.) or at night (prior to 10 p.m.) notifying parents that schools will be closed or operating on a delay due to inclement weather.

LCPS Extends Reach to Community through Social Media Loudoun County Public Schools has extended its communications outreach to students, families, employees and the greater community through the use of the popular social media tools Facebook and Twitter. Users of these social media get up-to-date LCPS information and announcements, including weather delays and school closings.

You can add The Official Loudoun County Public Schools to your Facebook account’s newsfeed by clicking “like” at www. facebook.com/LCPSofficial.Twitter users can follow LCPS news via @LCPSofficial.

These sites may also be accessed by clicking on the Facebook and Twitter icons found on the www.lcps.org home page.

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Communications

LCPS-TV Loudoun County Public Schools maintains LCPS Educational TV, an open cable TV channel which can be viewed on the following systems: • Channel 18 on Comcast Cable system • Channel 43 on Verizon FIOS system The educational channel provides LCPS families and Loudoun County residents with news and information about Loudoun County Public Schools.

The channel broadcasts news, educational and arts programming in addition to a calendar of events, school or district-related announcements and gavel-togavel coverage of the Loudoun County School Board Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month with a re-broadcast the following Thursday at Noon.

For a complete listing of scheduled programming and events, click on the link provided on the website under LCPS-TV. LCPS produces monthly short format videos highlighting events taking place in schools throughout the district. These videos can be viewed on the LCPS video channel on VIMEO at vimeo.com/ lcpstv.

All LCPS-TV programming can be concurrently viewed via webcasts on the LCPS website at www.lcps.org.The LCPS Public Information Office operates LCPS-TV. If you have suggestions or questions about the educational programming on LCPS-TV, please contact the Public Information Office at (571) 252-1040.

BoardDocs Loudoun County Public Schools has an electronic agenda system for its School Board Meetings.This system, called BoardDocs, replaces the old method of compiling, printing and distributing meeting documents.

Through the BoardDocs website, the public can view agendas and supporting documents associated with each School Board meeting.This allows for viewing and/or printing information prior to meetings. This electronic system not only saves time and resources, it also provides the public greater access to information that School Board members use to make decisions.

After the meeting, individuals can review the agenda items and see what action was taken by the School Board, complete with voting information. All documents associated with meetings are automatically archived and can be searched by meeting date or by using the comprehensive search feature.

If you have any questions regarding the BoardDocs system, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (571) 252-1020.

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School Board Committees & Advisory Groups

School Board Committees & Advisory Groups

Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee The Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC) is dedicated to work in partnership with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), parents and the community to further the academic, social and cultural development of every student and to ensure that the needs of all minority students are met.

MSAAC supports School Board and staff initiatives and parent efforts to ensure that our school community becomes culturally competent to ensure fair and equitable instruction to all LCPS students.

We encourage the development of school cultures where every minority student is afforded the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential, feels welcome and is recognized as an integral member of the student body.

All general MSAAC meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Loudoun County Public School Administrative Offices in the School Board Meeting Room.

Contact information for MSAAC can be found under the Parents tab on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org.

Special Education Advisory Committee The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) works with the School Board, administrators, parents and teachers who are responsible for students receiving special education services.

SEAC meets monthly during the school year from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (September through May).

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School Board Committees & Advisory Groups interested in special education.There is a designated time for public comment during the meeting.This is an opportunity to share successful educational experiences and express general concerns regarding educational issues for students with disabilities.

Contact information for SEAC can be found under the Parents tab on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org.

Loudoun Education Alliance Of Parents The Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents (LEAP) is a countywide, non-partisan and independent network that: provides a forum for the discussion and sharing of common educational concerns and ideas; services as a network for interaction among local parent groups, students, teachers, administrators and Loudoun County Public Schools with the goal of securing the highest advantages in academic, vocational, physical and social education for all LCPS students.

Representatives from each PTA or PTO serve as LEAP delegates. LEAP meetings are open to the public and are held monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday, September through May, at the LCPS Administrative Offices in Ashburn.

Loudoun Education Foundation The Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that raises private funds to enhance the quality of education in Loudoun County Public Schools.The Foundation supports projects that stimulate students’ curiosity and create exceptional learning opportunities.

The foundation supplies funds for teacher grants for innovative programs and Standards of Learning enhancement; assistance to families who needed help with summer school tuition; sponsors the Loudoun County Public Schools Social Studies/History Fair and Regional Science Fair; and helps to cover travel expenses for students taking part in national competitions.

The LEF awards scholarships to qualified graduating seniors of Loudoun County’s public high schools. Current Loudoun County teachers are also eligible to receive scholarships for pursuing graduate degrees or advanced training.

The Foundation is the primary sponsor of the annual Excellence in Education Banquet, which honors high school seniors who are in the top 5 percent of their class academically.

This year’s banquet will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th, at the National Conference Center. Since 1983, the Excellence in Education Banquet has honored 4,713 of Loudoun’s best students.

Contact information for the LEF can be found under the Parents tab on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org.

School-Business Partnership The Loudoun School-Business Partnership Executive Council was founded in 1990 by the citizens of Loudoun County as a non-profit organization whose mission is “to provide

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School Board Committees & Advisory Groups the leadership to promote the development and success of partnerships between the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) and businesses to help ensure students are prepared to contribute successfully to the ever-changing business and community environments.”

The council is composed of corporate executives, business professionals, government agency representatives and LCPS educators. During the school year, the partnership council facilitates networking activities and events with business partners and recognizes outstanding school business partnerships.

Among its most visible programs is the annual Job-for-a-Day and the Partnership Breakfast.The 2016 Job-for-a-Day Program will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

The annual Partnership Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. on March 10, 2017, at the National Conference Center.

Director of Middle School Education Neil Slevin is the staff liaison for the School-Business Partnership. He can be reached at (571) 252-1090 or Neil.Slevin@LCPS.org.

PTA’s and PTO’s Parents help LCPS to continue top-quality educational programs by participating in the Parent/Teacher Association or Parent/Teacher Organization at each school.

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Overview

Loudoun County Public Schools: An Outstanding Record of Achievement

Overview Loudoun’s 89 public schools offer more than 78,000 students an educational program that ranks with the best in Virginia and the nation. Loudoun students scores on nationally normed achievement tests and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) consistently rank well above state and national averages. 94.7 percent of graduates continue formal education; 85.97 percent go on to college.

One of the fastest growing counties in America, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of support for quality public education to maintain an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Administration The chief administrator of LCPS is the Superintendent. Serving directly under the Superintendent are the Chief of Staff; the Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, Support Services, Human Resources and Talent Development, Business & Financial Services and Pupil Services. (See School Support Directory, page 46.)

Organization LCPS’ comprehensive instructional program begins in the 57 community-oriented elementary schools for children in grades K-5. Students progress through the 15 middle schools, grades 6-8, and the 15 high schools, grades 9-12. Children are assigned to schools that serve their place of residence.The Planning Office, (571) 252-1050, provides up-to-date information on school attendance areas. School boundary information can also be obtained by using the School Attendance Boundaries tab located on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org.

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Enrollment and Admission For 2016-2017 enrollment in kindergarten, the student’s 5th birthday must be no later than September 30, 2016. Students who have not reached age 20 on or before August 1, 2016, are eligible for admission, with the exception of students with an IEP or requiring ELL.

Documents Needed to Register in LCPS

• An original birth certificate or a certified copy.

• Proof of legal guardianship or legal custody if not the parent of the student.

• Social Security Number, if available.

• Proof of Residency.

• Tuberculosis Screening Requirements: All new students entering Loudoun County Public Schools are required to provide documentation that a tuberculosis screening has been performed no sooner than three months prior to registration for school.

• A properly completed immunization record signed by a licensed physician or local health department employee.

• New elementary school students must have a completed physical performed no earlier than 12 months prior to the date the student first enters kindergarten or elementary school. Copies of a completed physical from other United States schools are acceptable. Physicals must be submitted prior to school starting.

• Signed “Prior Expulsion” Statement indicating that the student has not been expelled or suspended from another school.The school will provide this document.

• Records (including report cards) from previous school, if applicable.

• Name and address of previous school, if applicable.

• Copy of Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable.

More detailed enrollment information is available from the LCPS Registration website or Senior Registrar (571) 252-1238, at your local school, or from the Student Services Office (571) 2521012.

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School and Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements Documentary proof shall be provided of adequate age appropriate immunization with the prescribed number of doses of vaccine indicated below for attendance at a public or private elementary, middle or secondary school, child care center, nursery school, family day care home or developmental center. Vaccines must be administered in accordance with the harmonized schedule of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians and must be administered within spacing and age requirements (available at http://www.vdh. virginia.gov/Epidemiology/Immunization/acip.htm).

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap) - A minimum of 4 doses. A child must have at least one dose of DTaP or DTP vaccine on or after the fourth birthday. DT (Diphtheria,Tetanus) vaccine is required for children who are medically exempt from the pertussis containing vaccine (DTaP or DTP). Adult Td is required for children 7 years of age and older who do not meet the minimum requirements for tetanus and diphtheria.

•• Tdap Vaccine Booster - Effective July 1, 2014, a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade, if at least five years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. In 2016-2017, all students entering middle school and high school must have diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine (Tdap) unless they have had the vaccine since the age of seven years.

•• Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine - This vaccine is required ONLY for children up to 60 months of age. A primary series consists of either 2 or 3 doses (depending on the manufacturer). However, the child’s current age and not the number of prior doses received govern the number of doses required. Unvaccinated children between the ages of 15 and 60 months are ONLY required to have one dose of vaccine.

•• Hepatitis B Vaccine - A complete series of 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine is required for all children. However, the FDA has approved a 2-dose schedule ONLY for adolescents 11-15 years of age AND ONLY when the Merck Brand (RECOMBIVAX HB) Adult Formulation Hepatitis B Vaccine is used. If the 2-dose schedule is used for adolescents 11-15 years of age it must be clearly documented on the school form.

• Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) - Effective October 1, 2008, a complete series of 3 doses of HPV vaccine is required for females.The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 6th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health,

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the parent or guardian, at the parent’s or guardians’ sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine - A minimum of 2 measles, 2 mumps, and 1 rubella. (Most children receive 2 doses of each because the vaccine usually administered is the combination vaccine MMR.) First dose must be administered at age 12 months or older. Second dose of vaccine must be administered prior to entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2.

Pneumococcal (PCV) Vaccine - This vaccine is required ONLY for children less than two years of age.Two to four doses, dependent on age at first dose, of pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate vaccine are required.

Polio Vaccine - A minimum of 4 doses of polio vaccine. One dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday.

Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine - All susceptible children born on and after January 1, 1997, shall be required to have one dose of chickenpox vaccine administered at age 12 months or older. Effective March 3, 2010, a second dose must be administered prior to entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2.

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Teachers Loudoun’s classroom teachers have been carefully selected to provide the individualized attention that will encourage students to learn and achieve to the best of their abilities. A mentor program for teachers new to the profession, a rigorous performance evaluation for all teachers, and challenging staff development opportunities help to ensure superior teaching and learning in Loudoun classrooms.

All Loudoun teachers are licensed by the State Board of Education to teach the grade level or subject area for which they are employed. More than 70 percent hold master’s degrees and 82 percent have completed some graduate courses. For the school year 2015-2016, 99% of Loudoun teachers were identified as highly qualified by the Virginia Department of Education.

Teachers’ salaries range from $49,182 to $106,197 for the 2016-2017 year.

Retired Educators The Loudoun Retired Educators Association is open to all former Loudoun County teachers, support staff, and administrators.The association meets the first Thursday of each month at Monroe Technology Center or a local restaurant. The association’s members share food and fellowship followed by a business meeting during which the concerns of retirees are discussed. LREA was established on June 6, 1951 and awards scholarships to graduating seniors entering the field of education. Members are involved in community activities as well as volunteering in our schools.

For further information about the Loudoun Retired Educators Association, contact Bertha Tiffany at (703) 777-7472 or Nancy Vollmer at (703) 390-0589.

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Instruction

Instruction Elementary School, Grades K-5 Elementary education emphasizes strong basic skills in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social science, health (Grades K-5) and includes art, music, physical education (Grades 1-5 and Full-Day Kindergarten). Each elementary school has the services of a guidance counselor, a reading teacher, a technology resource teacher and a librarian. An important part of a child’s foundational experience is socialization with peers and establishing productive citizenship within the context of the school, community, and nation.

Full-Day Kindergarten (FDK) has been expanded. This allows the division to provide FDK to 100 percent of targeted at-risk students and additional non-targeted students. Students who automatically qualify for full-day kindergarten include: • Students from low income families; • Students with limited English proficiency; • Special education students who were served in Early Childhood Special Education and for whom FDK services are determined appropriate; and • All students living in the attendance zone of a school offering only FDK without a Half-Day Kindergarten option.

Many schools have a limited number of FDK seats to award through an attendance-zone lottery. These lotteries occur in late spring and over the summer months.

Middle School, Grades 6-8 The mission of Loudoun County middle schools is to create and maintain an environment which ensures that each student demonstrates a high level of academic achievement and developmental growth as measured by national, state, and district standards. Realizing that the needs of individual school communities vary, middle school staff members are committed to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.

Each middle school is divided into sub-schools called “houses” creating a “school within a school” concept. LCPS middle schools utilize the framework of interdisciplinary teams to meet the developmental needs of the middle school age student. Content area teachers work in Collaborative Learning Teams (CLT) to plan and deliver lessons founded on best educational practices.

Curriculum focuses on core academic areas, world language and introduces an exploratory program of fine arts and career and technical education.

High School, Grades 9-12 Many of the high school student’s courses are determined by state requirements for graduation.The balance may be selected from a wide variety of academic, career and technical education and fine arts courses. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are available. Students must complete 22 course units and 6 verified credits for a Standard diploma (for students entering 9th Grade in/after 2013-2014) and 26 course units and 9 verified credits for an Advanced Studies diploma (for students entering 9th Grade in/after 2013-2014). School counselors assist 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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Instruction students in selecting courses, in designing an individualized program of studies to meet the desired diploma requirements, and in applying to post-secondary schools and colleges.

Special Education Special Education provides a free, appropriate education to eligible Loudoun children with disabilities between the ages of 2 and 21, inclusive. Programs offered serve students with developmental\delays, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, visual, hearing, speech, orthopedic and other health impairments, autism, and multiple disabilities. Parents who suspect that a child has a disability should contact their principal or the Office of Special Education, (571) 252-1011.

A county-wide Child Find Services is located at 20 Union Street, NW in Leesburg and offer referral, identification, and information services for families of children ages 2 through 5.

The Child Find Services includes a staff of preschool teachers, school social workers, and school psychologists and speechlanguage pathologists under the direction of the Child Find Services Supervisor. Appointments for developmental screenings at no cost to parents may be scheduled by calling (571) 2522180.

The Parent Resource Services (PRS) is located at the Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, and is staffed by a special educator and a parent of a child with a disability. The PRS provides parents with information regarding special education services and coordinates training for parents.

Parents may contact the PRS staff at (571) 252-1011.

Textbooks The Loudoun School Board provides for textbooks to be supplied free of charge. Students pay for books they damage or lose.

Testing Programs LCPS participates in the Virginia Assessment Program and administers the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, state-approved alternatives to the SOL tests, Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELL’s), and the Cognitive Abilities Test.

Additional assessments are administered throughout the school year, as needed, for instructional program decisions.

Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Conferences Report cards are issued four times during the year for all grade levels. During the 2016-2017 school year, marking periods will end on November 4, January 26, April 6 and June 9.

Parent/teacher conferences are strongly encouraged and may be scheduled through school offices.

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PHOENIX Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) uses a secure, webbased, internally hosted application for assignments, assessments and grades called PHOENIX. Through this application, parents are able to update phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and emergency contact information. Parents are also able to view parts of student records, grade book events, communications from teachers and an integrated calendar of various class and school dates and events.

Access to PHOENIX will be provided through an activation key code in a letter sent to your mailing address after your student has completed registration with LCPS. The parent portal is called ParentVUE and is available on mobile devices as well as standard browsers.

For more information, please visit the Parent Portal and ParentVUE FAQ page under the Parent Information tab of the LCPS website and click on ParentVUE.

Grading Scale Loudoun County middle and high schools have a 10-point grading scale.

The grading scale is as follows: Numeric Value 98-100 93-97 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 0-59

Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

Quality Points (before weighting) 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0

Accreditation Each school operates with accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education.The high schools are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Equal Educational Opportunity The Loudoun County School Board provides equal educational opportunities for all county students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin or disabling condition.

Procedures under which students and their parents may complain and seek correction of any alleged discrimination are listed in the School Board Policy Manual.

Bus Transportation LCPS operates and maintains a fleet of 814 school buses that travel over 7.0 million miles annually serving more than 74,000 students. Home-to-school bus transportation is furnished for students according to School Board Policy §6-21.

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Instruction All students are afforded transportation services for various trips throughout the school year. School bus schedules are available at all schools,Transportation website, and the main LCPS website.

Online Auction Beginning the first Monday of each month, LCPS holds an online auction.These auctions make surplus items available for purchase by the general public. All surplus and obsolete goods from schools and administrative offices are processed for sale through the auction.To register to bid, please visit publicsurplus. com.

School Meals Cafeterias in all schools serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches, which meet current USDA regulations. Snacks also are available for purchase. Elementary meals are priced at $3 and middle and high school meals are priced at $3.10 for 2016-17. All schools offer our breakfast for $2.10.

Free and Reduced Eligibility Children from households that meet Federal Income Guidelines are eligible for either free or reduced-price school meals. Reduced eligible children eat breakfast and/or lunch at no cost to the family. Families may complete an online application, the link can be accessed from the school system’s website at www.lcps.org.heartlandapps.com.This is the most expedient way for families to be approved. Limited paper applications are available in all schools and from the LCPS School Nutrition Services Office, 21000 Education Court, Suite 214, Ashburn, VA 20148, (571) 252-1010.

Food Allergy and Dietary Restrictions

The School Nutrition Services Department has compiled an ingredient list for all of the food items served in our schools.

The ingredient list is designed for those who need to monitor ingredients for allergies, and other special dietary needs. A gluten free menu is published on our website. A carbohydrate count list is also available. Please access these lists on our website www. lcpshealthycafe.org.

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Instruction Registered dieticians in the School Nutrition Services Department work with school nurses, students and parents to assist with food allergies and other dietary restrictions. Food allergy and dietary restriction information is entered into a computerized database, and displayed at the cashier’s stations when the student’s account is accessed. A dietary note, such as “Peanut Allergy” or “No Pork,” will be posted in the student’s database file. A pink pig logo on the serving line will indicate that a menu item contains pork. Beginning in 2016, food item line signs displayed on the serving line will identify the potential allergens that are in our recipes.To view this list, please visit www.lcpshealthycafe.org., click “Menus” and select “Interactive Menu” from the drop down. Choose the appropriate menu, nutritional values will display when the mouse icon hovers over item.

The School Nutrition Services Department is available at (571) 252-1010 to answer any questions or concerns.

Health Care All school personnel are sensitive to the general health and well being of students. At least three staff members in all schools are trained in CPR, first aid techniques and use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED). Full-time, trained Health Clinic Specialists, working under the supervision of resource nurses, staff most elementary health offices. Full-time registered nurses serve all middle and high schools. Athletic trainers provide afterschool coverage of athletic events at the high schools.

Child Care Loudoun County Public Schools does not provide after-school childcare. However, such care is provided at schools by the county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services through its CASA program.To find out about this program call (703) 737-8042.

Instructional Assistance Extra attention is given to children that need special help in developing essential academic skills. Students who are not successful in the regular curriculum or who perform below certain levels on standardized tests receive remedial help in mathematics, language arts and reading through classroom teachers and reading specialists. Students in eligible schools may receive support from the federally funded Title I Program that focuses on the young student having difficulty learning to read.

Preschool Programs – Head Start and STEP (Starting Towards Excellence in Preschool) Head Start and STEP are preschool programs serving economically disadvantaged 4-year-olds.The Head Start Program provides strong educational experiences with the addition of health and social services for children and their families.

STEP is a traditional pre-school program with an educational focus. Both programs have age and income requirements.

Information is available from the Head Start & STEP Supervisor at (571) 252-2110.

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Gifted Education Programs and services are available for gifted students at all schools in each grade level. Differentiated instruction is provided to identified children in grades K-5. SEARCH, a classroom resource program, provides in class lessons to all students in grades K-4. FUTURA centers provide gifted services to eligible students in grades 4 and 5. Middle school gifted students receive services while attending SPECTRUM classes.

Honors classes are open for selection to gifted students in grades 6-12. Advanced Placement classes are open for selection to gifted students in grades 9-12. High school students meeting entrance qualifications may attend the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County or The Academy of Science in Loudoun County.

For Academy of Science information please contact the Science Department at (571) 252-1360. Summer programs for selected gifted students include the Governor’s School Summer Residential Program offering college level instruction.

Additional information on the Gifted Program is available from the Department of Instruction at (571) 252-1440 or on the LCPS website (www.lcps.org) under “Academics”.

Academy of Engineering and Technology The mission of the LCPS Academy of Engineering and Technology (AET) is to provide academic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathways for students to engage in the study of engineering, entrepreneurship and information technologies. Students at the AET will develop their creative and enterprising capacities, engage in engineering and research projects, and have the opportunity to pursue a wellrounded high school experience. Students entering the AET will follow an integrated STEM course of study in one of three different curricular pathways: 1. AET Information Technology The AET Information Technology pathway is designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of computer science and information technologies. All AET Information Technology students will be required to design, develop, and conduct multiple research projects while attending the AET. 2. AET Engineering The AET Engineering pathway is designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET Engineering students will be required to complete multiple engineering projects while attending the AET. 3. AET Entrepreneurship The AET Entrepreneurship pathway is designed for students who are interested in STEM fields and wish to engage in an intensive study of developing, marketing, and managing STEM related businesses. All AET Entrepreneurship students will be required to develop multiple, STEM focused business and marketing plans.

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Instruction All AET students enter as 9th grade students and continue in one of the 3 cohort pathways during their 10th grade year.

Students attend the Academy of Engineering and Technology on alternate days while completing their other coursework at their home high school. An application for admission to the Academy of Engineering and Technology is required for enrollment.

Loudoun Academy of Science The mission of the Loudoun Academy of Science is to provide an academic environment where students are encouraged to develop creative scientific endeavors of their own design, while having the opportunity to pursue a rich, well-rounded high school experience.

The integration of the physical sciences of physics, earth science, and chemistry in ninth and 10th grades provides the foundation for work in biology and further study in the physical sciences in 11th and 12th grades. Students begin independent research during their sophomore year. Their research continues as scientific techniques and methodologies are enhanced in their junior and senior years. The math program is designed to enhance scientific patterns of thought as well as to provide students opportunities to progress through AP calculus, multivariable calculus, or other higher mathematics.

Students will attend the Academy of Science on alternate days while pursuing their interests in the humanities and other electives at their home high school. An application for admission to the Academy of Science is required for enrollment.

NJROTC Loudoun County High School is home to the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) unit. Established in 2009, it is the first and only NJROTC program in Loudoun County, this unit is open to all LCPS high school students.Those interested in NJROTC should contact Commander Jeremy W. Gillespie, United States Navy, Retired at Jeremy.Gillespie@lcps.org.

CAMPUS Program CAMPUS is an academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) students who are prospective first-generation college students in attaining higher post-secondary education.

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Instruction An LCPS school counseling initiative, CAMPUS began in the spring of 2002.The program now serves approximately 500 students in grades 9 through 12. CAMPUS seeks to provide support and encouragement to students who demonstrate the ability to achieve academic success and college admission.

Admission to and graduation from college are among the goals of the program. Students must commit to attending mandatory CAMPUS meetings and/or classes during the school day and participate in activities throughout the school year.

Parents are an integral part of CAMPUS and its success. Parents are encouraged to participate in CAMPUS initiatives and to support their students in the college search and application process.

Students may apply to the program in the spring of their 8th grade year, or if space allows, during the beginning of the first quarter of the school year in grades 9 through 11. Application packets can be found on the LCPS website or from the CAMPUS facilitator or counselor. Students must submit a completed application, which includes two teacher recommendations.

More information about CAMPUS is available on the LCPS website under “School Counseling�.

English Language Learner Program (ELL) The English Language Learner (ELL) program is an instructional program for students whose dominant language is not English.The purpose of the ELL program is to increase the English language proficiency of eligible students to ensure that they can participate meaningfully and equally in the same educational programs and services as their native-English speaking peers. ELL services are available to all eligible students at their home school. Additional information on ELL services is available online or by contacting the ELL Office at (571) 2521390.

Career and Technical Education Career and technical education offers a variety of programs that serve to prepare students for 21st century careers and life in a global economy. Students in grades 6-12 may explore career options and develop occupational skills through career and technical offerings at their home schools and at Monroe Technology Center. Career and technical education focuses on seven major program areas: Agriculture Education, Business & Information Technology, Health & Medical Sciences, Family Consumer Sciences, Marketing,Technology Education, and Trade & Industrial Education. Career and technical education is a springboard to immediate employment for many high school students and helps students prepare for college and other postsecondary education.These programs are designed to prepare students to be well-trained and industry-certified professionals.

Additional information is available from the Career and Technical Education Office at (571) 252-1070.

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Alternative Education Program The Alternative Education Program at Douglass School in Leesburg serves middle and high school students, who are overwhelmed and/or distracted in a traditional school setting and are experiencing inconsistent success or a decline in performance. Students who are at risk are supported and provided varied learning pathways in earning their high school diploma and preparing for post-secondary experiences to make meaningful contributions to the world. Students complete the same requirements for promotion and/or graduation as do other LCPS students. Additional information is available from the Douglass School at (571) 252-2060.

Adult Education LCPS Adult Education Program provides life-long educational opportunities and support services at low cost to all adults 18 years and older.The Adult Education programs address the unique and evolving needs of individuals and communities by providing adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as productive citizens, workers, and family members.

The major program areas are: Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED), English for English Language Learners (ELL), Adult High School Preparation, and a selection of general interest classes. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and English language competency.

Adult Education programs also help adult learners gain the knowledge and skills they need to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. For additional information, please contact the Adult Education Office at (571) 252-1393.

Family Life Education Curriculum The LCPS Family Life Curriculum has among its primary goals the following: teaching that all human beings have worth and dignity; the family is the primary structure of our society; parents are and should be the primary family life educators for their children.There is a form, called the “Opt-Out Form,” through which parents may request that their child be excused from all or part of the Family Life Curriculum. An Opt-Out form must be completed and returned to the school within the first eight days of the school year. Curriculum guides and materials used in Family Life classes are open for review each year during the “Parent Preview”. More information is available from the Family Life Education Supervisor at (571) 252-1430.

Educational Technology Technology Resource Teachers provide support and coaching in the implementation of One to the World.

Technology Resource Teachers support One to the World in schools by (1) finding innovative solutions to instructional needs, (2) providing resources to teachers that are grade-level and content appropriate, (3) conducting needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology-related professional learning programs that result in a positive impact on student

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Library Media School libraries provide and manage the circulation of more than 1.5 million copies of print and digital materials in dynamic social learning spaces - high touch environments in a hightech world - with production, presentation and teaching areas.

Certified school librarians co-teach information literacy and reading, consult with teachers and students, and more in order to make the library a learning space that embraces and promotes One to the World.

Summer School According to the level of funding, summer school offers multiple learning opportunities for students to remediate and expand academic skills. The summer school program in Grades 1-5 provides remedial instruction in reading and math using the framework of STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Grades 6-12 provide a selection of courses in core academics and driver education for new and repeat credit.

There is no tuition charged for elementary or middle school summer school and bus transportation from central locations may be provided at no cost, as well. More information is available from school principals, guidance counselors, and the LCPS website.

Virtual Loudoun Virtual Loudoun offers online courses through LCPS VISION using content that is aligned to the Standards of Learning (SOLs) to offer new educational opportunities to students.These courses present educational material and credit courses at the high school level to students using online delivery. LCPS also uses other online vendors to offer courses to students. For more information, contact Stacie Ahrens-Mininberg at (571) 252-1854.

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• Technology Support: Responsible for decentralized user, hardware and software support, connectivity troubleshooting and image and software deployments.

• Service Desk: Responsible for centralized and decentralized service desk support for user hardware and software, overseeing the service desk functions and providing a single point of contact for LCPS technology support.

• Audio Visual: Responsible for providing support, maintenance, and repair of school intercom systems, public address systems and all audio visual equipment.

2. Technology Systems and Applications • Technology Systems & Infrastructure: Responsible for support of core enterprise systems and infrastructure to ensure effective transmission of secure data and services.

• Applications & Development: Responsible for development, testing, support of internal and purchased applications, software deployment and workstation image development.

3. Information Management and Data Security • Information Management: Responsible for the Phoenix student information system, grade book, parent and student portals, enterprise application support, data management, state and federal reporting, and records management.

• Information Security: Responsible for protecting information assets and ensuring a safe and secure computing environment for the students, faculty, and staff.

This department oversees the purchase, implementation, licensing, maintenance, security, and support of the school division’s technology. This infrastructure includes desktops, laptops, printers, audio visual devices, video conferencing, intercoms, interactive white boards, scanners, servers, software and contractual services that support the students, teachers, parents and staff. The department supports the Microsoft Server and Office 365 environment, instructional and business software, internet content filtering, the Phoenix student information system; student records archival services, e-mail, data backup, technology management tools, application hosting and maintenance.

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Policies and Regulations

Policies and Regulations Loudoun school policies are published in the School Board Policy Manual,“Loudoun County Public Schools Policies and Regulations,” have been posted to our website, www.lcps.org, as mandated by the Code of Virginia. Printed copies of the policies are available as needed to citizens who do not have online access. The “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” which explains policies and rules for school conduct, has also been posted on our website.

This guide and directory is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all the rules and regulations governing Loudoun County Public Schools.This is merely an abbreviated compilation of some of the policies that are most often asked about.

Minute of Silence The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that each school day begin with a minute of silence. During the minute of silence, students shall remain seated and make no distracting displays.

Pledge of Allegiance The Commonwealth of Virginia requires the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. It provides that no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge if the student or the parent or guardian objects on religious, philosophical, or other grounds to the student’s participating in this exercise. It further provides that students who are exempt from recitation of the Pledge shall remain quietly standing or sitting at their desk while others recite the Pledge and shall make no display that disrupts or distracts others.

Excused Absences School principals excuse student absences for such reasons as medical appointments, court appearances, religious holidays and personal illness. Students who need to be dismissed for part of the day on a regular basis must obtain a waiver from the Superintendent. Students absent for an extended period because of illness, may be eligible for temporary instruction at home, Policy §8-17.

School-Based Dress Codes The dress code for LCPS students is defined by Policy §8-33 of the School Board Policy Manual.This policy reads in part: “The primary responsibility for the proper dress and grooming of students rests with the parent or guardian of each student.”

Physical education uniforms are required for middle and high school students. Students are required to take two credits of physical education in order to graduate. Athletic directors have allowed those female students who can not wear shorts because of religious beliefs to wear long pants during physical education.

Long-sleeved shirts may be worn under the T-shirts issued as part of a physical education uniform. Head coverings may be worn during physical education classes and students may be excused from some activities because of the safety issues this may present.

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Why Loudoun County Public Schools Doesn’t Have Snow Days

1. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that schools

provide a minimum 990 hours of instructional time each school year with each school day being at least 5.5 hours in length.

2. School divisions are required to have a plan for making up a total of 15 days missed because of bad weather or other emergencies. For 2016-2017, Loudoun County Public Schools will operate on a 180-day instructional calendar.

Because the length of the instructional day in LCPS exceeds the 5.5 hour minimum, the 15 required “make-up days” are covered in the established school calendar.

3. Loudoun County has had this policy governing the “fixed calendar” since 1990.

4. The fixed calendar means that days missed for inclement weather will not cause truncated vacations, Saturday classes, lengthened school days, or changes in graduation dates.

Families are able to set their calendars a full year ahead around the fixed dates.

Dances Loudoun County Public Schools reserves the right to deny entrance to a school dance if the rules, guidelines and expectations of School Board policy are not followed. In addition, students will be asked to leave a dance if their behavior is not acceptable. Students will be expected to abide by any other rules deemed appropriate by the administration and sponsor of the individual school.

Rules and expectations for students and their guests at LCPS dances include: • School rules are in force for dances held at the schools or off campus.

• Students must adhere to the School Board Alcohol Policy §8-35.

• Students must adhere to the School Board Drug Policy §836.

• Students must adhere to the School Board Weapons Policy §8-32.

• No tobacco products are permitted Policy §8-37.

• No use of inappropriate language.

• No fighting or harassing behavior.

• No inappropriate dancing.

• Those attending dances are expected to wear appropriate attire.

It is the responsibility of LCPS students to ensure that their guests understand and adhere to these rules and expectations.

Drugs and Alcohol It is prohibited by law for students to possess, distribute, use, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while under school authority, on school property, or at a school-sponsored activity. Students who violate this law will be subject to criminal prosecution as well as school punishment.

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Policies and Regulations Students at all grade levels receive appropriate instruction about the hazards of drug and alcohol abuse through health, science and social studies curricula. The Student Assistance Programs, Substance Abuse Prevention Services, promotes positive alternatives to drugs and alcohol and healthy coping skills at all grade levels through classroom presentations.

Students violating the LCPS Drugs and Alcohol Policy are assigned to the 3-day Insight Program for early intervention services. A variety of educational and small group programs are available for students at-risk for alcohol and drug problems.

Assessment, consultation and referral services are provided

by LCPS Student Assistance Specialists. More information is available from the Student Assistance Supervisor at (571) 2521014.

Medication in School All medicine should be administered to students at home if at all possible per School Board Policy §8-53. If a student must take prescription medicine at school, the medication will be administered by the school nurse, health clinic specialist, the principal or the principal’s designee. Non-prescription medicine may be taken by students only under the supervision of the school nurse, health clinic specialist, principal or the principal’s designee.

All medicine must be brought to school by the parent/guardian, except for emergency medicine which a student has a Physician’s Order to carry and/or self-administer. Medicine must be in the original, labeled container.

Child Abuse and Neglect Virginia law requires school employees to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services.This law provides immunity from civil or criminal liability in connection with these reports, unless malicious intent is proved.

Rights of 18-Year-Olds Since students 18 or older have many of the legal rights and responsibilities of adults, these students may act in place of their parents in some instances where parental permission is required of younger students; 18-year-olds may provide their own excuses for school absences and do not need permission for school trips.

Procedures for School Lockdown When a Loudoun County school is locked down, it means there is an intruder in the building or that police have asked that the building be sealed when there is a crime in the community.

When a school goes into lockdown, all exterior doors are locked; students are sheltered in their classrooms or other areas of the building; and no one is allowed in or out. If a school goes into lockdown, you will be contacted through the BlackboardConnect phone message and e-mail system and the Loudoun Alert system if you have signed up for it. These messages will be updated when the lockdown is lifted.

If you are informed that your child’s school has gone into lockdown, please do not attempt to come to the school. Law enforcement and emergency authorities will be in charge of the

campus and you will not be allowed into the building.

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Finance

LCPS operates on an annual budget adopted by the School Board. Local revenue appropriated by the Board of Supervisors provides the major source of funding. School operating budgets are planned with input from parents and the general public.

2016-2017 School Operating Budget Instruction Administration, Attendance & Health Pupil Transportation Facilities Operation & Maintenance Technology Total

$847,027,531 36,619,011 60,047,442 3,135,401 79,160,341 25,365,271 $1,051,354,996

Resources Focused on Instruction

Instruction 80.7%

Technology 2.4% Operation & Maintenance 7.5% Facilities .3% Pupil Transportation 5.3% Administration, Attendance & Health 3.5%

Cost Per Pupil

The cost per pupil to educate students in LCPS is estimated to be $13,121 for the 2016-2017 school year.This figure includes $10,576 for instruction, $459 for administration, attendance and health, $748 for pupil transportation, $39 for facilities, $984 for operation and maintenance, and $315 for technology.

School Bond Vote on November 8, 2016

Bond funding for school construction will be up for voter approval in the November 8, 2016, election.

On the referendum this year are three schools: ES-28 (a Dulles South elementary school co-located on the site of John Champe High School that is scheduled to open in 2018); MS-7 (a Dulles South middle school located near the intersection of Lightridge Farm Road and Braddock Road that is scheduled to open in 2018); HS-9 (a Dulles South high school, scheduled to open in 2021); and three-classroom additions to six elementary schools (Arcola, Rosa Lee Carter, Creighton’s Corner, Legacy, Liberty and Pinebrook).The maximum amount in capital improvement bonds this referendum would authorize is $233,070,000.This money would be used to finance the cost to design, construct and equip these schools and additions.

LCPS’ enrollment is expected to continue increasing annually by nearly two percent with an enrollment of 78,665 students expected by the start of the 2016-2017 school year and 80,700 by the start of the 2017-2018 school year.

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Student Records

Student Records In compliance with federal laws, the rights of parents of students up to 18 years of age (hereafter called parents) and the rights of students 18 years or older (hereafter called eligible students) concerning student records are listed below.Types of records, their location, custodians and policies for disposition are shown on page 33.

Disclosure of Records Parents and eligible students may inspect their records by requesting access and identifying themselves to the custodian of records. Students under 18 may inspect their records only with the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.This does not preclude the school from giving students data from the records. School personnel with legitimate educational interest in a student or responsibility for the record system have access to records. Certain non-school personnel by law have access to records or information from them. Records are transferred, upon request, to a school in which a student seeks to enroll.

No other disclosure of information from a student’s record is permitted without written consent of the parent or eligible student.

Copies of Records Parents and eligible students may obtain copies of records upon payment of reproduction costs.

Release of Directory Information The following information may be released without prior consent: names and addresses of students and parents, telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, and grade levels, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, awards and honors received, and other similar information specified by administrative regulation. Parents and eligible students have the right to refuse disclosure of such data by writing the school.

School Board policy on directory information conveys no rights to non-school organizations, agencies, or persons to copies of the information.

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Amendment of Records A parent or eligible student may seek amendment of information in the student’s record if it is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. Such requests should be made to the custodian of the records, who shall decide within 15 working days whether or not to amend the record as requested. If differences cannot be reconciled by informal means, a hearing before the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services may be requested to decide the matter.

Complaint Procedure Allegations of failure of LCPS to comply with federal law (Title 20, U.S. Code, 1232g) concerning student records may be filed in writing to: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-8520

Types and Location of Records

A scholastic record is maintained on every student enrolled in LCPS. At a minimum, the student scholastic record

contains directory information, grades, health and physical education records, discipline records, if any, and the results of standardized group testing. Any individual special evaluations (psychological, medical, psycho-educational or social history) as well as official records relating to the special education or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and records relating to the gifted program,Title I, Head Start and other special programs also may be found in the scholastic record.

The student scholastic record is kept at the school currently attended by the student. Files for students who have left the system are kept for five years at the last school attended.

After five years, the student file is archived by the Records Management Division. The principal is the custodian of the scholastic record. A portion of some students’ files may be kept in the central office; the scholastic record will specify location.

Student scholastic records are not retained permanently.

Parents or eligible students have a right to a copy of any information that will be destroyed. A record of the student’s name, birth date, address, telephone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade-level and year completed is kept for 75 years.

LCPS will maintain a cumulative student record until five years after a student has graduated or left the school system. After that time, only state-required data will be maintained and the balance of the records may be destroyed.The special education portions of student records are destroyed five years from the date of graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from the school system. Upon request, a copy of the special education portions of students’ file may be accessed prior to their destruction. Inquiries concerning archived student records should be directed to the Records Manager at (540) 751-2594.

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ACADEMIES OF LOUDOUN..(OPENS 2018)...(571)252-1980 Dr.Tinell L. Priddy, Principal 42075 Loudoun Academy Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175 ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY......................... (571) 252-1970 Tuscarora High School 801 N. King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 ALDIE ELEMENTARY................................ (703) 957-4380 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4381 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-9898 Tracy L. Stephens, Principal 23269 Meetinghouse Lane, Aldie, VA 20105 ALGONKIAN ELEMENTARY...................... (571) 434-3240 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3241 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-1917 Brian J. Blubaugh, Principal Karen A. Shields, Assistant Principal 20196 Carter Court, Sterling, VA 20165 ARCOLA ELEMENTARY............................ (703) 957-4390 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4391 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-7801 Dr. Clark E. Bowers, Principal Andrew Y. Stevens, Assistant Principal 41740 Tall Cedars Parkway, Aldie, VA 20105 ASHBURN ELEMENTARY.......................... (571) 252-2350 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2351 Fax...................................................................... (571) 223-2656 Michelle A. Walthour, Principal Abby L. Sacco, Assistant Principal 44062 Fincastle Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 BALL’S BLUFF ELEMENTARY.................... (571) 252-2880 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2881 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8804 Dr. Melinda D. Carper, Principal Anabel Trinidad, Assistant Principal 821 Battlefield Parkway, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 BANNEKER ELEMENTARY....................... (540) 751-2480 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2481 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6782 Robert L. Carter, Principal 35231 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 BELMONT RIDGE MIDDLE ..................... (571) 252-2220 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2222 Fax...................................................................... (703) 669-1455 Dr. Ryan P. Hitchman, Principal David J. McKenzie, Assistant Principal Michael A. Surma, Assistant Principal 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA 20176

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BELMONT STATION ELEMENTARY........... (571) 252-2240 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2242 Fax...................................................................... (571) 223-3805 Lori A. Mercer, Principal Hollie K. Wilee, Assistant Principal 20235 Nightwatch Street, Ashburn, VA 20147

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BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE.............................. (540) 751-2520 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2522 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-6823 Brion E. Bell, Principal Matthew A. Bolen, Assistant Principal Nancy C. Griffith-Cochran, Assistant Principal 551 East A Street, Purcellville, VA 20132 BRAMBLETON MIDDLE (OPENS 2017).... (703) 957-4450 Renée M. Dawson, Principal 23070 Learning Circle, Ashburn, VA 20148

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BRIAR WOODS HIGH............................... (703) 957-4400 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4409 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-5923 Christopher P. O’Rourke, Principal Martha B. Belote, Assistant Principal Dr.Tammy K. Brock, Assistant Principal Dr. Drew Pendleton, Assistant Principal David L. Royhab, Counseling Director................ (703) 957-4402 Gerald A. Carter, Athletic Director....................... (703) 957-4408 22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148 BROAD RUN HIGH................................... (571) 252-2300 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2302 Fax...................................................................... (571) 252-2301 David A. Spage, Principal Jennifer L. Hvozdovic, Assistant Principal Nicole D. Kezmarsky, Assistant Principal Melissa A. Sargeant, Assistant Principal Casey A. Sarafinas, Counseling Director.............. (571) 252-2314 John W. Kirby, Athletic Director.......................... (571) 252-2310 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 BUFFALO TRAIL ELEMENTARY................ (703) 722-2780 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 722-2781 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-2340 Alisa A. Rogaliner, Principal Elise S. Donaldson, Assistant Principal 42190 Seven Hills Drive, Aldie, VA 20105 CARDINAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY ............ (571) 367-4020 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 367-4021 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-6302 Dr. Ricardy Anderson, Principal Molly E.Tinsman, Assistant Principal 26155 Bullrun Postoffice Road, Centreville, VA 20120 ROSA LEE CARTER ELEMENTARY............ (703) 957-4490 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4491 Fax...................................................................... (703) 661-8313 Ann Y. Hines, Principal Ryan J. Mouw, Assistant Principal 43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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CATOCTIN ELEMENTARY......................... (571) 252-2940 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2941 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6773 Janet A. Platenberg, Principal Benjamin J. Chiet, Assistant Principal 311 Catoctin Circle, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 CEDAR LANE ELEMENTARY..................... (571) 252-2120 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2121 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6521 Robert L. Marple, Principal Jonathan K.Tracey, Assistant Principal 43700 Tolamac Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 JOHN CHAMPE HIGH .............................. (703) 722-2680 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 722-2682 Fax...................................................................... (703) 722-2681 John G. Gabriel, Principal Sara J. Genetin-Pilawa, Assistant Principal Jeffrey A. Rounsley, Assistant Principal Jennifer P.Traina, Assistant Principal Christi B. Campbell, Counseling Director........... (703) 722-2687 Joseph E. Breinig Jr., Athletic Director................ (703) 722-2690 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, VA 20105 COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY................... (571) 252-2890 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2891 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6764 Christopher J. Cadwell, Principal Maria J. Carreras, Assistant Principal 501 Tavistock Drive, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY.................. (571) 434-3250 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3251 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-8055 Richard L. Rudnick, Principal Jennifer R. Zecher, Assistant Principal 20624 Countryside Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20165 CREIGHTON’S CORNER ELEMENTARY..... (703) 957-4480 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4481 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-4164 Christopher L. Knott, Principal Ruth M. Masella, Assistant Principal 23171 Minerva Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 KENNETH W. CULBERT ELEMENTARY...... (540) 751-2540 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2541 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-3108 Jacquelyn L. Brownell, Principal Monica A. Kissel, Assistant Principal 38180 W. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158 DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY....................... (571) 252-2370 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2371 Fax...................................................................... (703) 858-7032 Christopher S. Painter, Principal Lisa T. Waldbaum, Assistant Principal 44020 Grace Bridge Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147

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DOMINION HIGH.................................... (571) 434-4400 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4404 Fax...................................................................... (571) 434-4401 Dr. John Brewer, Principal Jamie M. Braxton-Brandt, Assistant Principal Angela Estrada Rhine, Assistant Principal Jon Signorelli, Assistant Principal Jaclyn E. Smith, Counseling Director.................. (571) 434-4412 Joseph C. Fleming, Athletic Director................... (571) 434-4410 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling, VA 20164

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DOMINION TRAIL ELEMENTARY............. (571) 252-2340 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2342 Fax...................................................................... (703) 858-0978 Jeffrey M. Joseph, Principal Janet A. Lewis, Assistant Principal 44045 Bruceton Mills Circle, Ashburn, VA 20147

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DOUGLASS SCHOOL................................ (571) 252-2060 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2062 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6555 Marianne Turner, Principal Sherri J. Simmons, Assistant Principal 407 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY.... (571) 252-1920 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-1921 Fax...................................................................... (571) 258-0595 Melissa R. Logan, Principal Diane L. Herndon-Wilson, Assistant Principal 510 Principal Drummond Way, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE............................ (571) 252-2140 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2142 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8977 Scott F. Phillips, Principal Jarrod D. Dungan, Assistant Principal Christina M.Thompson, Assistant Principal 42901 Waxpool Road, Ashburn, VA 20148 EMERICK ELEMENTARY........................... (540) 751-2440 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2441 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-6876 Dawn E. Haddock, Principal David J. Cramer, Assistant Principal 440 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132 EVERGREEN MILL ELEMENTARY............. (571) 252-2900 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2901 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8837 Michael A. Pellegrino, Principal Daniel W. Lani Jr., Assistant Principal 491 Evergreen Mill Road, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 FARMWELL STATION MIDDLE................. (571) 252-2320 Absentee Phone Line......................................... (571) 252-2322 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6495 Sherryl D. Loya, Principal Tonya J. Edwards, Assistant Principal Jesse R. Encapera, Assistant Principal 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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FOREST GROVE ELEMENTARY................. (571) 434-4560 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4561 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7598 Shontel D. Simon, Principal Shaniqua D. Medley, Assistant Principal 46245 Forest Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 FREEDOM HIGH..................................... (703) 957-4300 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4309 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-2086 Douglas B. Fulton, Principal Neelum S. Chaudhry, Assistant Principal Joseph A. Gabalski, Assistant Principal William F. LeMaster Jr., Assistant Principal Kenneth L. Christopher, Counseling Director.... (703) 957-4307 Brent T. Miller, Athletic Director.......................... (703) 957-4308 25450 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA 20152 GUILFORD ELEMENTARY......................... (571) 434-4550 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4551 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7424 Lauren J. Sprowls, Principal Rhonda J. Lopez, Assistant Principal 600 W. Poplar Road, Sterling, VA 20164 HAMILTON ELEMENTARY........................ (540) 751-2570 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2571 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-6882 Kelly M. Meisenzahl, Principal 54 S. Kerr Street, Hamilton, VA 20158 HARMONY MIDDLE................................. (540) 751-2500 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2502 Fax...................................................................... (540) 751-2501 Eric L. Stewart, Principal James A. Hepner, Assistant Principal Patrick D. White, Assistant Principal 38174 W. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158 HARPER PARK MIDDLE........................... (571) 252-2820 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2822 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8867 Elizabeth A. Robinson, Principal Katie J. Johnson, Assistant Principal Mary Beth Woodford, Assistant Principal 701 Potomac Station Drive, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 HERITAGE HIGH...................................... (571) 252-2800 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2802 Fax...................................................................... (571) 252-2801 Jeffrey R. Adam, Principal Ross S. Armstrong, Assistant Principal Adrian E. Powell, Assistant Principal Kimberly R.Turner, Assistant Principal Suzanne L. Eicholtz, Counseling Director........... (571) 252-2816 Ryan J. Rogers, Athletic Director......................... (571) 252-2810 520 Evergreen Mill Road, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

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HILLSBORO CHARTER ACADEMY............ (540) 751-2560 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2561 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6732 Trisha Ann Ybarra-Peters, Principal 37110 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132

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HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY.......................... (571) 252-2170 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2171 Fax...................................................................... (703) 858-0504 Chris A. Mills, Principal Brian J. Peppiatt, Assistant Principal 43000 Ellzey Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 HORIZON ELEMENTARY.......................... (571) 434-3260 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3261 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7418 Jennifer N.S. Ewing, Principal Stephanie M. Baran, Assistant Principal 46665 Broadmore Drive, Sterling, VA 20165

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HUTCHISON FARM ELEMENTARY............ (703) 957-4350 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4351 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-8020 Heidi E. Smith, Principal Carlene L. Lydic, Assistant Principal 42819 Center Street, South Riding, VA 20152 LEESBURG ELEMENTARY......................... (571) 252-2860 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2861 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6725 Angela D. Robinson, Principal Robert W. Mainhart Jr., Assistant Principal 323 Plaza Street, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 LEGACY ELEMENTARY............................. (703) 957-4425 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4432 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-7193 Matthew T. Dickersheid, Principal Brandy M. Crowley, Assistant Principal 22995 Minerva Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY............................ (703) 957-4370 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4371 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-5118 Paul A. Pack, Principal Diane R. Insari, Assistant Principal 25491 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA 20152 LINCOLN ELEMENTARY........................... (540) 751-2430 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2431 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-6862 David D. Michener, Principal 18048 Lincoln Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY.................... (703) 957-4360 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4361 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-4855 Julie A. Gross, Principal Kevin C. Murphy, Assistant Principal 43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, VA 20152

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LOUDOUN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE........... (571) 434-4470 George J. Wolfe, Science Academy Director Jayne C. Fonash, Counseling Director Dominion High School 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH....................... (571) 252-2000 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2002 Fax...................................................................... (571) 252-2001 Dr. Michelle L. Luttrell, Principal Albert B. Brown, Assistant Principal Muriel A. Heanue, Assistant Principal Mark D. Patterson, Assistant Principal Daniel S. Croyle, Counseling Director................ (571) 252-2012 Bruce A. Sheppard, Athletic Director.................. (571) 252-2010 415 Dry Mill Road, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 LOUDOUN VALLEY HIGH......................... (540) 751-2400 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2402 Fax...................................................................... (540) 751-2401 Susan A. Ross, Principal Samuel C. Gross, Assistant Principal Nicole K. Herndon, Assistant Principal TBA, Assistant Principal Jeannine G. Cummings, Counseling Director..... (540) 751-2407 Kristopher K. Kelican, Athletic Director............. (540) 751-2410 340 N. Maple Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132 LOVETTSVILLE ELEMENTARY.................. (540) 751-2470 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2471 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6703 Dennis V. Racke, Principal Ashley D. Barkley, Assistant Principal 49 S. Loudoun Street, Lovettsville, VA 20180 LOWES ISLAND ELEMENTARY................. (571) 434-4450 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4451 Fax...................................................................... (703) 430-6355 Bruce W. Shafferman, Principal Karis J. McDonald-Brooks, Assistant Principal 20755 Whitewater Drive, Sterling, VA 20165 LUCKETTS ELEMENTARY......................... (571) 252-2070 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2071 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6692 Carolyn F. Clement, Principal 14550 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, VA 20176 J. MICHAEL LUNSFORD MIDDLE.............. (703) 722-2660 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 722-2662 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-2420 Carrie A. Simms, Principal Jennifer L. Brooks, Assistant Principal Christopher D. Johnston, Assistant Principal 26020 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA 20152 MADISON’S TRUST ELEMENTARY............ (703) 957-4470 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4471 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-9196 David W. Stewart, Principal Laura P. Ganley, Assistant Principal 42380 Creighton Road, Ashburn VA, 20148 40

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MEADOWLAND ELEMENTARY................. (571) 434-4440 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4441 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7435 Herman S. Mizell, Principal Anna E. Slepetz Purdy, Assistant Principal 729 Sugarland Run Drive, Sterling, VA 20164

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MERCER MIDDLE..................................... (703) 957-4340 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4342 Fax...................................................................... (703) 327-2719 Robert J. Phillips, Principal Nicholas Cottone, Assistant Principal Heather M. Ichimura, Assistant Principal Chad W. O’Brien, Assistant Principal 42149 Greenstone Drive, Aldie, VA 20105

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MERCER ANNEX @ JOHN CHAMPE HIGH........................... (703) 722-2691 MIDDLEBURG COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL................................. .(540) 687-5048 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 687-5048 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-1257 David Larson, Principal 101 N. Madison Street, Middleburg, VA 20117 MILL RUN ELEMENTARY.......................... (571) 252-2160 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2162 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8932 John T. Cornely, Principal Tricia D. Ulbrich, Assistant Principal 42940 Ridgeway Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 MONROE TECHNOLOGY CENTER............ (571) 252-2080 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2081 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6563 Timothy J. Flynn, Principal Walter J. Strathdee, Assistant Principal Kim M.Yeager, Placement Coordinator Michelle L.Trudel, School Counselor.................. (571) 252-2086 715 Childrens Center Road, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 MOOREFIELD STATION ELEMENTARY..... (571) 252-2380 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2381 Fax...................................................................... (703) 729-6404 Karen D. Roche, Principal Colleen M. Flaherty, Assistant Principal 22325 Mooreview Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20148 MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY ............. (540) 751-2550 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2551 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-0821 Jill D. Broaddus, Principal Bradford A.Toohill, Assistant Principal 36803 Allder School Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 NEWTON-LEE ELEMENTARY.................... (571) 252-1535 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-1539 Fax...................................................................... (571) 223-0793 Shawn M. Lyons, Principal Elizabeth M. Cipriano, Assistant Principal 43335 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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PARK VIEW HIGH.................................... (571) 434-4500 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4502 Fax...................................................................... (571) 434-4501 Kirk A. Dolson, Principal Jennifer L. Piccolomini, Assistant Principal Jeanene E. Sims, Assistant Principal Troy S. Washington, Assistant Principal Joanne M. Nagurny, Counseling Director............ (571) 434-4507 Jason S.Testerman, Athletic Director.................. (571) 434-4510 400 W. Laurel Avenue, Sterling, VA 20164 PINEBROOK ELEMENTARY...................... (703) 957-4325 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4330 Fax...................................................................... (703) 542-7178 Paul G.Thiessen Jr., Principal Daryl A. Rodgers, Assistant Principal 25480 Mindful Court, Aldie, VA 20105 POTOMAC FALLS HIGH............................ (571) 434-3200 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3202 Fax...................................................................... (571) 434-3201 Dr. Elizabeth A. Noto, Principal Mari C.H. Albright-Estrada, Assistant Principal Kelly G. Hayes, Assistant Principal Jarvis O. Weeks, Assistant Principal Rae Ann M. Paolozzi, Counseling Director.......... (571) 434-3204 Michael I. Sipe, Athletic Director........................ (571) 434-3210 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls, VA 20165 POTOWMACK ELEMENTARY.................... (571) 434-3270 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3271 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7526 Jennifer M. Rule, Principal Nahid Z. Haidari, Assistant Principal 46465 Esterbrook Circle, Sterling, VA 20165 FRANCES HAZEL REID ELEMENTARY...... (571) 252-2050 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2051 Fax...................................................................... (703) 669-1469 Brenda G. Jochems, Principal Ellen M. McGraw, Assistant Principal 800 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 RIVER BEND MIDDLE.............................. (571) 434-3220 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-3222 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7578 David E. Shaffer, Principal Nikisha A. Diehl, Assistant Principal Eric J. Fritz, Assistant Principal 46240 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling, VA 20165 RIVERSIDE HIGH..................................... (703) 554-8900 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 554-8902 Fax...................................................................... (703) 858-7910 Douglas A. Anderson, Principal Frank “Tripp” DiNicola, Assistant Principal Rose M. Fraze, Assistant Principal Fitzroy R. Frew, Assistant Principal Robert M.Yarborough, Counseling Director....... (703) 554-8907 Matthew D. Oblas, Athletic Director................... (703) 554-8910 19019 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA 20176 42

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ROCK RIDGE HIGH ................................ (703) 996-2100 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 996-2102 Fax...................................................................... (703) 996-2101 John M. Duellman, Principal Jennifer M. Cavanaugh, Assistant Principal Dawn H. Dickerson, Assistant Principal Michael M. Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Kevin A.Terry, Counseling Director.................... (703) 996-2107 Patrick A. McNanley II, Athletic Director............ (703) 996-2110 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148

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ROLLING RIDGE ELEMENTARY............... (571) 434-4540 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4541 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7442 Lottie M. Spurlock, Principal John T.Tuck, Assistant Principal 500 E. Frederick Drive, Sterling, VA 20164

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ROUND HILL ELEMENTARY..................... (540) 751-2450 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2451 Fax...................................................................... (540) 338-6834 Andrew J. Davis, Principal Kirsten L. O’Hara, Assistant Principal 17115 Evening Star Drive, Round Hill, VA 20141 SANDERS CORNER ELEMENTARY............ (571) 252-2250 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2252 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6614 Michael J. Jacques, Principal Andrea F. Cho, Assistant Principal 43100 Ashburn Farm Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 SELDENS LANDING ELEMENTARY........... (571) 252-2260 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2262 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8953 Garett E. Brazina, Principal Judy E. Reitz, Assistant Principal 43345 Coton Commons Drive, Leesburg, VA 20176 SENECA RIDGE MIDDLE.......................... (571) 434-4420 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4422 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7567 Kathryn M. Garvey, Principal Brenda S. Patton, Assistant Principal Mitchell S. Seipt, Assistant Principal 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 J.L. SIMPSON MIDDLE.............................. (571) 252-2840 Absentee Phone Line......................................... (571) 252-2842 Fax..................................................................... (703) 771-6643 Chad D. Runfola, Principal Katrina S. Smith, Assistant Principal Tina M.Todd, Assistant Principal 490 Evergreen Mill Road, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

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SMART’S MILL MIDDLE............................ (571) 252-2030 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2032 Fax...................................................................... (703) 669-1485 William Y. Waldman, Principal Cynthia B. Lewis, Assistant Principal Kathleen A. Luckett, Assistant Principal 850 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 STERLING ELEMENTARY.......................... (571) 434-4580 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4581 Fax...................................................................... (703) 450-1583 Jennifer L. Meres, Principal Jeffrey A. Fletcher, Assistant Principal 200 W. Church Road, Sterling, VA 20164 STERLING MIDDLE.................................. (571) 434-4520 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4522 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7492 Gus D. Martinez, Principal Elena M. Barham, Assistant Principal Joseph A. Guinther, Assistant Principal 201 W. Holly Avenue, Sterling, VA 20164 STONE BRIDGE HIGH.............................. (571) 252-2200 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2202 Fax...................................................................... (571) 252-2201 Matthew R. Wilburn, Principal Sheila R. Alzate, Assistant Principal Stacee L. Huffer, Assistant Principal Kevin D.Tyson, Assistant Principal Robert (Tim) Lucas, Counseling Director........... (571) 252-2214 David J. Hembach, Athletic Director................... (571) 252-2210 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 STONE HILL MIDDLE............................... (703) 957-4420 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (703) 957-4422 Fax...................................................................... (571) 223-0585 Kathryn A. Clark, Principal Edward Chi, Assistant Principal Shena I. Brown, Assistant Principal William R. Gulgert, Assistant Principal 23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 STONE HILL ANNEX @ ROCK RIDGE HIGH.............................. (703) 996-2190 SUGARLAND ELEMENTARY..................... (571) 434-4460 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4461 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7463 Gail D. Brady, Principal Timothy R. Sparbanie, Assistant Principal 65 Sugarland Run Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 SULLY ELEMENTARY................................ (571) 434-4570 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 434-4571 Fax...................................................................... (703) 444-7473 Colleen M. O’Neill, Principal Mark K. Hayden, Assistant Principal 300 Circle Drive, Sterling, VA 20164

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SYCOLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY................ (571) 252-2910 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2911 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-9616 Derek A. Racino, Principal Linda M.Textoris, Assistant Principal 21100 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA 20175

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JOHN W. TOLBERT JR. ELEMENTARY........ (571) 252-2870 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2871 Fax...................................................................... (703) 779-8989 Susan M. Ward, Principal Nicholas A. Zapadka, Assistant Principal 691 Potomac Station Drive, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 TRAILSIDE MIDDLE ................................ (571) 252-2280 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2282 Fax...................................................................... (703) 724-1086 Bridget M. Beichler, Principal Patricia A. O’Connell, Assistant Principal Dr.Tara L. Woolever, Assistant Principal 20325 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147

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TUSCARORA HIGH.................................. (571) 252-1900 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-1902 Fax...................................................................... (571) 252-1901 Pamela Croft, Principal Denise A. Coon, Assistant Principal Justin K. Martin, Assistant Principal Richard B. Rovang Jr., Assistant Principal Jennifer L. Reed, Counseling Director................. (571) 252-1907 Derek W. Farrey, Athletic Director....................... (571) 252-1910 801 N. King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 WATERFORD ELEMENTARY..................... (540) 751-2460 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2461 Fax...................................................................... (703) 771-6662 Andrew C. Heironimus, Principal 15513 Loyalty Road, Waterford, VA 20197 STEUART W. WELLER ELEMENTARY......... (571) 252-2360 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (571) 252-2361 Fax...................................................................... (571) 223-2282 Julia E. Burton, Principal Elizabeth E.Timothy, Assistant Principal 20700 Marblehead Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 WOODGROVE HIGH................................ (540) 751-2600 Absentee Phone Line.......................................... (540) 751-2602 Fax...................................................................... (540) 751-2601 William S. Shipp, Principal Daryl P. Cummings, Assistant Principal Donald J. Keener Jr, Assistant Principal Timothy G. Panagos, Assistant Principal Geri M. Fiore, Counseling Director..................... (540) 751-2607 Theodore R. Lowery, Athletic Director............... (540) 751-2610 36811 Allder School Road, Purcellville, VA 20132

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School Support Directory ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (571) 252-1000 Metro.............................................................(703) 689-1600 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148 SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE Dr. Eric S. Williams, Superintendent Stephen L. DeVita, Division Counsel

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Chief of Staff...................................... (571) 252-1030 Dr. Michael G. Richards Public Information Office................... (571) 252-1040 Wayde B. Byard, Public Information Officer Stephanie P. Knott, Public Information Coordinator W. Bent Ferrell, Internet Content Manager Denver A. Peschken, Internet Content & Video Production Assistant INSTRUCTION (571) 252-1300 Cynthia B. Ambrose, Assistant Superintendent Adult Education.................................. (571) 252-1393 Carolyn Ortega, Coordinator Art...................................................... (571) 252-1580 Melissa A. Pagano-Kumpf, Supervisor Athletics.............................................. (571) 252-1451 Kenneth A. Wright, Supervisor Career And Technical Education......... (571) 252-1070 Lhe S. Smith, Supervisor Content, Competencies, and Community Connections............. (571) 252-6513 Beth D. Doyle, Supervisor

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Educational Technology...................... (571) 252-1470 Adina Popa, Supervisor Tara M. Helkowski,Technology Resource Specialist Michael T. Henrickson,Digital Integration Specialist TBA, Digital Integration Specialist Elementary Education (K-5)............... (571) 252-1290 Dr. W. Michael Martin, Director Teri L. Finn, Supervisor Elaine M. Layman, Supervisor English/Reading-Secondary................ (571) 252-1330 Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, Supervisor David L. Arbogast, Specialist English Language Learners (ELL) ...... (571) 252-1390 Teresa A. Vignaroli, Supervisor Julie M. Baye, Specialist Charisse Rosario,Welcome Center Coordinator.(571) 252-1680 Gifted Education................................. (571) 252-1440 Wendy S. King, Supervisor TBA, Coordinator Family Life Ed, Health, PE, & Driver Ed..(571) 252-1430 Sheila J. Jones, Supervisor High School Education (9-12)............ (571) 252-1160 Nereida C. Gonzalez-Sales, Director Instructional Facilitators.................... (571) 252-1623 Tina M. Lane, Supervisor Instructional Facilitators.................................. (571) 252-1002

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Instructional Programs...................... (571) 252-1060 Dr. Ashley F. Ellis, Director Suyi Chuang, Project Management Supervisor.(571) 252-1340 Library Media Services....................... (571) 252-1619 Elissa S. Moritz, Supervisor Math................................................... (571) 252-1898 Raymond D. Singletary, Supervisor Middle School Education (6-8)........... (571) 252-1090 Neil C. Slevin, Director Music.................................................. (571) 252-1592 Michael E. Pierson, Supervisor Elaine P. Stanford, Specialist...........................(571) 252-1420 Outreach Programs............................ (571) 252-1460 Wendall T. Fisher, Supervisor Interpreters, Parent Liaisons Pre-School Programs - Head Start & STEP...(571) 252-2110 Alexis L. Duffin, Supervisor Jocelyn M. Rubeck, Coordinator of Family Community Partnership Staff Training Center

Professional Learning......................... (571) 252-1459 John P. O’Connor, Supervisor

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Reading & Writing – Elem.................. (571) 252-1468 Evelyn K. Hickman, Supervisor

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Research............................................. (571) 252-1310 Dr. Ryan L.Tyler, Supervisor

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School Administration........................ (571) 252-1570 Dr. Virginia Patterson, Director School Improvement......................... (571) 252-1080 Evonne C. DeNome, Supervisor Scott W. Meisenzahl, Specialist Science................................................ (571) 252-1360 Odette D. Scovel, Supervisor Jennifer Hodges Chang, Specialist

Staff Training Center.......................... (571) 252-2100 43711 Partlow Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 Teaching & Learning.......................... (571) 252-1320 James E. Dallas, Director Michelle L. Laycock, STEM Project Manager Specialist......................................(571) 252-1497 Virtual Loudoun Education................ (571) 252-1854 Stacie M. Ahrens-Mininberg, Supervisor Michael C. Speidel, Coordinator....................(571) 252-1622 TBA, Counselor World Languages And Cultures.......... (571) 252-1410 Suzette F. Wyhs, Supervisor Angelica L. Goetz, Specialist DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (571) 252-2135 Dr. Rich A. Contartesi, Assistant Superintendent DTS Service Desk............................... (571) 252-2112 Information Management & Data Security.(571) 252-1018 Rachel E. Johnson, Supervisor Technology Operations & Support..... (571) 252-2105 Justin R. Donovan, Director Technology Systems & Applications... (571) 252-1230 Aaron M. Smith, Director HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT (571) 252-1100 Dr. Kimberly L. Hough, Assistant Superintendent Christopher G. Bennett, Director of HRTD, Elementary & Support Services Dr. Asia R. Jones, Director of HRTD, Secondary & Special Education Alix E. Smith, HRTD Supervisor, Elementary Sophie D. Burke, HRTD Specialist, Elementary Kathleen S. Stitzel, HRTD Specialist, Elementary TBA, HRTD Specialist, Elementary Kristi L. Hurd, HRTD Supervisor, Secondary 48

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Steven R. Walter, HRTD Specialist, Middle Angela M. Wiley, HRTD Specialist, High Bonnie M. Robertson, HRTD Specialist, Special Education Lisa M. Boland, HRTD Supervisor, Support Services Nicole D. Davis, HRTD Specialist, Support Services Sharon L. Bean, HRTD Supervisor,Transportation Alisa S. Daniel, HRTD Specialist, Sub-Central Eunice B. Bourque, HRMS Supervisor Lori A. Merryweather, HRMS Specialist Katherine E. Kutch, Auditing and Analytics Specialist Ashleigh L. Stocks, Auditing and Analytics Specialist Lena M. Cohen, Recruiter Laura M. Collins, Recruiter

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Paula M. Huffman, Leadership Development Supervisor Ginger U. Kave, Mentoring, Coaching & Evaluation Supervisor TBA, Mentoring & Coaching Specialist Elementary & Support........................ (571) Secondary........................................... (571) Sub-Central......................................... (571) Teacher Mentoring............................. (571) Leadership Development.................... (571)

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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES (571) 252-1400 E. Leigh Burden, Assistant Superintendent Budget................................................ (571) 252-1250 Sharon V. Willoughby, Director Employee Benefits And Retirement & Disability Gabrielle L. Cotman, Director

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Michele D. Kovach, Health, Wellness & Benefits Supervisor....................................(571) 252-1810 Jeanette Evans, Retirement & Disability Supervisor..................................(571) 252-1690 Financial Services............................... (571) 252-1190 Thomas C.Yetter, Director Robert K. Frye, Accounting Supervisor..........(571) 252-1220 Christine A. Quann, FAST Supervisor.............(571) 252-1400 Susan E. Casale, Payroll Supervisor................(571) 252-1260 Procurement Services/Risk Management...(571) 252-1270 Andrea L. Philyaw, Director

DEPARTMENT OF PUPIL SERVICES (571) 252-1200 Dr. Mary V. Kealy, Assistant Superintendent..... (571) 252-1022 Special Permission, Home Instruction, Religious and Kindergarten Exemption............. (571) 252-1021 Tamara L. Christman, Pupil Services Coordinator Assessment Services........................... (540) 751-2590 Leigh A. Bennett, Supervisor Brandie D. Millar, Specialist Round Hill Center Assistive Technology........................... (571) 252-2111 Mark E. Nichols, Supervisor Autism Services.................................. (571) 252-1011 Jamilah T. Anderson, Specialist Dr. Joy Engstrom, Specialist 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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Behavior Support Services................. (571) 252-1011 Stefanie D. LaPolla, Coordinator Alison C. Lyons, Specialist Michelle L. Post, Specialist Child Find Services............................. (571) 252-2180 Dawn M. Harvey, Child Find Supervisor 20 Union Street, NW, Leesburg, 20176 Deaf And Hard Of Hearing................. (571) 252-1011 Dr. Eileen F. McCartin, Specialist Diagnostic and Prevention Services... (571) 252-1013 John J. Lody, Director Dr. Heather R. Applegate, Supervisor Kristin H. McGraw, Early Intervening Coordinator Educational Diagnosticians, Psychologists Early Childhood Special Education.... (571) 252-1011 Lori A. Padgett, Supervisor Eligibility Services.............................. (571) 252-1016 Homebound Services.......................... (571) 252-1015 TBA, Coordinator IEP...................................................... (571) 252-1011 Diane R. Newcomer, Specialist Medicaid............................................. (571) 252-1045 Heather A. Swanson, Specialist Parent Resource Services................... (571) 252-1011 Dr. Karin H. Spencer,Teacher 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, 20148 Related Services.................................. (571) 252-1011 Tammy L. Davis, Supervisor TBA, Speech-Language Specialist School Counseling Services................ (571) 252-1017 Anthony A. Bauer, Supervisor TBA, Specialist Christopher D. Clarke, CAMPUS Program Manager Special Education Procedural Support.(571) 252-1011 Donna M. Smith, Supervisor Dr. Susan Wheeler, Coordinator Special Education Services................. (571) 252-1011 Dr. Suzanne M. Jimenez, Director Supervisors, Coordinators, Specialists Student Assistance Services................ (571) 252-1015 Jennifer L. Wall, Supervisor, Student Assistance Services Attendance Officers, School Social Workers, Student Assistance Specialists Student Health Services..................... (571) 252-1017 Jeannie E. Kloman, Supervisor TBA, Specialist Resource Nurses Student Services ................................ (571) 252-1012 TBA, Director

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Student Support Services................... (571) 252-1014 Suzanne B. Peterson, Supervisor School Social Workers

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Transition Services............................. (571) 252-1011 Janet S. Clarke, Specialist Mary V.Young, Specialist SUPPORT SERVICES (571) 252-1385 Kevin L. Lewis, PE, Assistant Superintendent Office of Support Services.................. (571) 252-1385 Brian J. Stocks, Support Services Supervisor Brenda L. Allen, Administration Building Coordinator................................................(571) 252-1130 Kenneth W. Peebles, Distribution Center Coordinator................................................(571) 252-2980 1002-A Sycolin Road, SE, Leesburg, 20175 Construction Services......................... (571) 252-1161 Gary P. Van Alstyne, PE, Director TBA, Construction Supervisor David J. Scarangella, Construction Coordinator Christopher D. Glassmoyer, Civil Engineer William L. Boyd, Architect Facilities Services............................... (571) 252-2960 Edward D.“Don”Treanor V, Director Brian L. Hoover, Custodial Services Supervisor Michael J. Barancewicz, Energy Education Specialist John R. Lord, Energy Education Specialist Ken L. Miller, Facilities Operations Supervisor Martin Nowakowski, Facilities Services Supervisor TBA, Facility Support Contract Manager Cristina M. Windover, Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Coordinator 1002-C Sycolin Road, SE, Leesburg, 20175 Online Auction.................................... (571) 252-1800 1002-A Sycolin Road, SE, Leesburg, 20175 Planning Services............................... (571) 252-1050 Dr. Sam C. Adamo, Executive Director Sara Howard-O’Brien, Land Management Supervisor Beverly I.Tate, Planning Supervisor Susan N. Hembach, Supervisor GIS Planning Vicki N. Keegan, Planning Analyst Donna M.Torraca, Planning Assistant Safety & Security................................ (571) 252-1740 Suzanne G. Devlin, Supervisor Doug W. Murphy, Coordinator Judith Lukens-Torian, Coordinator 42000 Loudoun Center Place, SE, Leesburg, 20175 School Nutrition Services................... (571) 252-1010 Dr. Becky Domokos-Bays, RD SNS, Supervisor Stefanie L. Dove, Marketing Specialist Transportation Services...................... (571) 252-1700 Michael L. Brown, Director TBA, Assistant Director

Tisha N. Austin, Supervisor 42000 Loudoun Center Place, SE, Leesburg, 20175

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Bell Schedule

Loudoun County Public Schools 2016-2017 Student School Hours Academy of Engineering & Technology Aldie ES Algonkian ES Arcola ES Ashburn ES Ball’s Bluff ES Banneker ES Belmont Ridge MS Belmont Station ES Blue Ridge MS Briar Woods HS Broad Run HS Buffalo Trail ES Cardinal Ridge ES Rosa Lee Carter ES Catoctin ES Cedar Lane ES John Champe HS Cool Spring ES Countryside ES Creighton’s Corner ES Kenneth W. Culbert ES Discovery ES Dominion HS Dominion Trail ES Douglass School Frederick Douglass ES Eagle Ridge MS Emerick ES Evergreen Mill ES Farmwell Station MS Forest Grove ES Freedom HS Guilford ES Hamilton ES Harmony MS Harper Park MS Heritage HS Hillsboro Charter Academy Hillside ES Horizon ES Hutchison Farm ES Leesburg ES Legacy ES Liberty ES Lincoln ES Little River ES Loudoun Academy of Science Loudoun County HS Loudoun Valley HS Lovettsville ES Lowes Island ES Lucketts ES J. Michael Lunsford MS 52

A.M. P.M. Classes Start Dismissal 9:40 2:55 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:15 3:00 7:50 2:35 8:30 3:18 7:50 2:35 8:35 3:23 9:00 3:48 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 9:00 3.48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 9:25 3:15 7:50 2:35 8:35 3:23 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:30 3:18 7:50 2:35 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:35 3:23 8:30 3:18 9:00 3:48 7:50 3:05 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:15 3:00 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 9:30 3:00 9:00 3:48 8:55 3:43 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:40 3:28

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Madison’s Trust ES Meadowland ES Mercer MS Middleburg Charter School Mill Run ES Monroe Technology Moorefield Station ES Mountain View ES Newton-Lee ES Park View HS Pinebrook ES Potomac Falls HS Potowmack ES Frances Hazel Reid ES River Bend MS Riverside HS Rock Ridge HS Rolling Ridge ES Round Hill ES Sanders Corner ES Seldens Landing ES Seneca Ridge MS J. Lupton Simpson MS Smart’s Mill MS Sterling ES Sterling MS Stone Bridge HS Stone Hill MS Sugarland ES Sully ES Sycolin Creek ES John W.Tolbert Jr. ES Trailside MS Tuscarora HS Waterford ES Steuart W. Weller ES Woodgrove HS

A.M. P.M. Classes Start Dismissal 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:40 3:28 8:15 3:00 7:50 2:35 9:25 3:10 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:30 3:18 9:00 3:48 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:30 3:18 8:04 3:28 8:40 3:28 7:50 2:35 8:30 3:18 9:00 3:48 8:35 3:23 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:35 3:23 9:00 3:48 7:50 2:35 7:50 2:35 8:55 3:43

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2016-2017 School Calendar

2016-2017 School Calendar August 29................................... First Day of School for Students Sept. 5............................................................ Holiday (Labor Day) Oct. 10....................................................Holiday (Columbus Day) Nov. 4.........................................................End of Grading Period Nov. 7-8. Student Holiday (Planning/Records/Conference Days) Nov. 23-25................................................Holiday (Thanksgiving) Dec. 22–Jan.2..........(Classes Resume Jan. 3).....WINTER BREAK Jan. 16..................................Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Jan. 26.........................................................End of Grading Period Jan. 27 ............................................ *MOVEABLE Student Holiday Feb. 20...................................................Holiday (Presidents’ Day) April 6........................................................End of Grading Period April 7.....Student Holiday (Planning/Records/Conference Day) April 10-14........................................................... SPRING BREAK May 29.....................................................Holiday (Memorial Day) June 9....Last Day of School for Students/End of Grading Period * Date of moveable student holiday/teacher workday between first and second semesters may change, if the school calendar changes due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Parents with childcare or other scheduling concerns should be prepared.

Emergency Closings When conditions require school closings or early dismissal of students, announcements will be given to the following radio and TV stations and the LCPS website, www.lcps.org: WTOP 103.5 FM/103.9 FM WINC 92.5 FM WMAL 630 AM WTOP 1500 AM News Channel 8

WRC TV 4 WTTG TV 5 WJLA TV 7 WUSA TV 9

For early dismissals, parents will be informed using the BlackboardConnect phone and e-mail system and the Loudoun Alert e-mail system if they have signed up for it.

LCPS will be using an alert system offered by Loudoun County. Parents can register to receive automatic e-mail updates through the LCPS website at www.lcps.org for upto-the-minute school status regarding closings, delays, early dismissals, and special circumstances.

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Graduation Ceremonies June 8, 7:00 p.m. Monroe Technology Center Graduation at Tuscarora High School June 9, 7:30 p.m. Loudoun Academy of Science Graduation at School Administration Building June 11, 2:00 p.m. Dominion High School Graduation at Dominion High School June 11, 2:00 p.m. Freedom High School Graduation at George Mason University EagleBank Arena June 11, 5:00 p.m. Rock Ridge High School Graduation at Rock Ridge High School June 11, 7:00 p.m. Broad Run High School Graduation at George Mason University EagleBank Arena June 11, 7:30 p.m. Heritage High School Graduation at Heritage High School June 12, 8:00 a.m. Loudoun County High School Graduation Front Lawn, Loudoun County High School June 12, 9:00 a.m. Loudoun Valley High School Graduation Leonard Stadium, Loudoun Valley High School June 12, 9:30 a.m. Briar Woods High School Graduation at George Mason University EagleBank Arena June 12, 10:00 a.m. Riverside High School Graduation at Riverside High School June 12, 2:00 p.m. Stone Bridge High School Graduation at George Mason University EagleBank Arena June 12, 7:00 p.m. Park View High School Graduation at George Mason University EagleBank Arena June 13, 8:00 a.m. Tuscarora High School Graduation at Tuscarora High School Stadium June 13, 8:00 a.m. Woodgrove High School Graduation at Woodgrove High School Stadium June 13, 9:00 a.m. Potomac Falls High School Graduation at Potomac Falls High School Stadium June 13, 10:00 a.m. John Champe High School Graduation at John Champe High School Stadium 2016 – 2017 Guide & Directory • www.lcps.org

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