Charlottesville City Schools

At Charlottesville City Schools, we believe that strong partnerships with families help every student thrive. This Hub is your one-stop shop for the resources, tools, and information you need to stay connected and support your child’s journey from Pre-K through graduation.

We’ve gathered the most helpful links and updates in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time engaging with your child’s education. Explore the sections below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your school or the district office if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Parents and guardians are extremely important to the educational success of students. All parents/guardians are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational program of students in Charlottesville City Schools. The Commonwealth of Virginia has recognized the importance of parents/guardians and has developed the Parent Responsibility Law (Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 22.1-279.3) Included in the law are several provisions designed to assist with the success of students:

1. Principals may request parents to meet with the principal or designee to review the Code of Student Conduct and the parents’ responsibility to participate with the student’s discipline and behavior, school attendance or educational progress.
2. Principals may notify parents of students who violate School Board policy or compulsory attendance requirements when the violation could result in a student’s suspension or removal from an activity. The notification must follow discipline procedures of the school division as detailed in the Code of Student Conduct
3. No suspended students shall be readmitted to school without the parent discussing improvement of the child’s behavior unless the principal determines that the readmission without the parent is appropriate.
4. When principals request parental action and parents do not comply, the principal may file a petition with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The procedure and consequences for noncompliance are outlined in the Parent Responsibility Law.

Parent Responsibility Law

Questions about the Parent Responsibility Law should be directed to the principal or the Director of Student Services at 434-245-2400.