Specialty Programs

An Achievable Dream

An Achievable Dream Academy (Grades K-5)
Catina Bullard-Clark , Principal
726 16th Street, Newport News, VA 23607
Telephone 757-928-6827
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An Achievable Dream Middle & High School
Marylin Sinclair-White , Principal
5720 Marshall Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Telephone 757-283-7820
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An Achievable Dream Academy is a partnership between Newport News Public Schools, the City of Newport News, and the community to help children start on the path toward college.

Distinctive Features

• year-round school (210 student days)
• extended day and student uniforms
• enrichment through field trips and extra-curricular programs
• fully accredited by state of Virginia and met or exceeded federal standards for Adequate Yearly Progress
• comprehensive character education program
• tennis instruction available for all students
• required parental involvement and extensive parent program
• tutoring program with college students
• Family Night School, GED, technology classes

Admission Requirements. Families of students who meet admission requirements will be contacted by the school division.
  

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program - Warwick High School
Dr. Rory Stapleton , Principal
Patty Chaney, IB Program Director
51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, VA 23601
Telephone 757-591-4700
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program - Passage Middle School
Janelle Spitz , Principal
400 Atkinson Way, Newport News, VA 23608
Telephone 757-886-7600
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program - Dutrow Elementary School
Marguerite A. Pittman , Principal
60 Curtis Tignor Road, Newport News, VA 23608
Telephone 757-886-7760
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The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) was founded in Switzerland in 1968. The IB program has three fundamentals: effective communications in more than one language, interdisciplinary learning, and an appreciation for global cultures.

The high-school IB program at Warwick High is two years in duration and offers pre-IB and IB classes. Students have to apply to attend the program, and there are prerequisites: successful completion of algebra, a year of a foreign language, and an advanced integrated language arts class – all with grades of B or better. Students have to have teacher recommendations and at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applications (and requests for transfers, if the student’s zoned school is different) are due in January for the following school year. For more information about the Warwick program, call 591-4700, ext. 1000, or Warwick's IB Web site.

The Middle Years Program at Passage Middle School requires students to take classes in eight subject areas: English literature, a foreign language, social studies, science, math, arts, health and physical education, and technology. The program is designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.

Dutrow Elementary was designated an IB World school in 2006. All students at Dutrow are enrolled in the IB Primary Years Program. The school’s open "pod" layout lends itself to the IB program’s interdisciplinary approach. A global outlook is reflected in Dutrow’s language program, whose goal is to help every student read, write, and speak Spanish fluently by the end of the fifth grade.
 

Point Option

Michael Bonfiglio , Director
606 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23608
Telephone 757-591-7408
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This nontraditional program serves students who are capable of completing high school but who, in a regular high school, do not work up to their potential and who need a different environment to succeed in school.

Distinctive Features

• nontraditional setting
• small and supportive program
• emphasis on attitudes as well as academics

Admission Requirements. Students must complete an application and interview with the director. Students are admitted quarterly as space is available.