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HALIFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
http://www.halifax.k12.va.us

APPROXIMATE ENROLLMENT 6,200
BUDGET $38.9 MILLION
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 17 STUDENTS
STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE 95.6%
TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS 512
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 816

HALIFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Proposes to upgrade school facilities
Works closely with Mentor/Role Model Program
Has provided computer labs in every school
Has piloted the LIGHTSPAN Curriculum, allowing
Children to take interactive computer equipment
To their homes for personal use
Uses the Foundations of Reading Program
Provides additional help in reading and math through Title I
Provides alternative programs such as Project HOPE 
and Project YES
Has approximately 61% of its graduates continuing education after high school
Provides a School-to-Work program
Offers JROTC for high school students
Participates in the Regional Governor’s School for Global Economics and Technology
Provides gifted and talented instructional programs such as Project IDEA and PGT
Incorporates the Accelerated Reader Program into school media centers
Fields 30 teams in various junior varsity and varsity sports for young men and women

Halifax Christian School, 3000 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592
434-575-1325 established in 1995. It is a ministry of the South Boston Church
of God. The school guidelines come from the Bible, Church of God, I.R.S. codes, School of Tomorrow, South Boston Church of God and the school committee. Registration fee if $80.00. Tuition (10 month payment plan) is $200.00 each month. Grades K through 12, Office hours: 8:30 am. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact the school directly.

The Fuqua School, 605 Fuqua Drive, P. O. Drawer 328, Farmville, VA 23901 Telephone 434 392-4131 or 1 800 214-3460. www.fuqua.pvt.k12.va.us Regional college preparatory, pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, independent day school enrolling and transporting students from 13 counties in south-central Virginia. "Strong comprehensive curriculum and student-centered instruction ensure the highest quality education and foster individual development and self worth." 60 acre campus. Please contact the school directly or visit their web site for more information.

Important goals of the school division are to help prepare students for responsible adult citizenship, self-fulfillment, the achievement of uniqueness and understanding of our representative form of government. Students are assisted in developing positive attitudes and acquiring the interpersonal skills that will enable them to work cooperatively and be successful in a complex society.