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Other Ways to Learn
Other Ways to Learn
Alternative Education Programs and Learning Centers
CATEC (Charlottesville-Area Technical Education Center)
CATEC provides career and technical education for high schoolers and adults.
Career and Technical Education classes are also offered at CMS and CHS.
An alternative learning center for Charlottesville students in grades 9-12
An alternative learning center for Charlottesville students in grades 9-12 with classes that take place in the afternoon and evening, Monday-Thursdays.
New Pathways Academy
A smaller setting for CCS 7th and 8th graders to achieve academically, socially, emotionally, and / or behaviorally, meeting at the Cherry Avenue Boys and Girls Club.
A regional organization providing special education services for qualifying students
Nontraditional learning atmosphere to assist students at Charlottesville High School
For CCS students with medical needs, both physical and psychological, through arrangements made with a physician’s authorization
Home-based and Tutorial Assistance
For CCS students for non-medical reasons, through arrangements made with administrative permission
Hospital Education at UVA Children’s Hospital
School services for infants, preschoolers, and school-aged students who are hospitalized throughout the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital
(Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education)
GED, ESL, career-readiness and other adult education programs
Summer Opportunities & Academies
Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) maintains a listing of summer opportunities run by the schools, the City, or our program partners, with activities that are free, financially accessible, or offer scholarships.
Visit our 2025 Summer Opportunities Post on ParentSquare. This post will be updated throughout the winter and spring.
Elementary
CCS partners with the YMCA to provide a summer academy to serve rising 1st-6th grade students.
Middle School
Buford offers summer remediation and enrichment courses in reading and math.
In addition, students in grades 5-8 can also apply for the two-week Reflections Governor’s Art School (hosted by Charlottesville City Schools) for students gifted in the visual arts.
High School
Over the summer, CHS offers economics/personal finance, health/PE, and credit recovery.
In addition, CHS annually sends students to the highly competitive Governor’s Schools in a variety of disciplines.
To Learn More:
Speak with your teacher, school counselor, or principal.