Charlottesville City Schools

Psychologists are available to enhance the educational performance of students by addressing issues related to learning, emotional well-being, and social competence. This goal is accomplished through psychological evaluation for special education and/or intervention when appropriate, multidisciplinary team problem-solving in the RtI process through the Early Intervention Team (EIT), short term counseling, collaboration with the mental health community, and consultation with staff.

Learn more about how our counselors teach important skills and help students plan and prepare for life after graduation.

• Social Emotional Learning
• Career Counseling and Exploration

If you or a family member are struggling with mental health or substance use issues, remember that help is available. CareSolace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Charlottesville City Schools, is available 24/7/365 to help you find mental health care or substance use treatment providers. Call 888-515-0595 for multilingual support or visit www.caresolace.com/charlottesville to search for providers on your own or receive assistance through video chat, email, or phone.

CCS's CareSolace Site

Need immediate help?

If you need to reach someone immediately for crisis support for your child and it is after-school hours or you do not get an immediate response from school staff, here are a list of community-based crisis supports:

• Region Ten Emergency Services: 434-972-1800 (24 hr)            
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (24 hr)
• Region 1 Mobile Crisis Line: 1-800-970-5897 (M–F 12–7:30pm)
• ReadyKids: 434-972-7233 (24 hour hotline)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24 hr)
• LGBTQ+ Youth Support Line/Side by Side: 1-888-644-4390 (Ages 14–20)

For an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the hospital

Every student deserves to feel safe, accepted, and included in school, and a strong and positive community is a cornerstone of Charlottesville City Schools. To promote this culture and to help all students succeed, Charlottesville City Schools has implemented a program of positive supports. School staff and students work together to establish a common understanding and common language about positive behavior.

• Student Rights and Responsibilities definition of bullying
• School Board policy prohibiting bullying

The school division recognizes that issues related to the legal and physical custody of students are complicated and can impact the student’s educational experience. Parents and guardians are encouraged to maintain their ParentSquare, PowerSchool, and Canvas accounts and contact information so that they can check student grades and keep up-to-date. Official notices and report cards will be sent to the parent or legal guardian with primary physical custody of the student during the school year. If the non-custodial parent wishes to receive a duplicate copy, submit a request in writing to the school. The non-custodial parent may need to document that they have rights to the records.

Unless a court order decrees otherwise, either parent or a legal guardian may view education records and attend school functions or school meetings regarding the student. It is the responsibility of the parent or legal custodian with primary physical custody to provide current copies of court orders to the school.

The school division will assume no responsibility for enforcing visitation or custody orders and reserves the right to prohibit parents or legal guardians from entering school property if their conduct becomes disruptive to the school environment.

Concerns regarding custody and visitation should be directed to the school principal. Anyone other than the natural parent of a child otherwise eligible to attend Charlottesville City Schools must provide legal guardianship papers before the child may be enrolled in school. Guardianship is granted only by the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.