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Lynchburg City Schools

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Distinguishing Facts

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  • 8955 students, grades K-12
  • One early learning center
  • 11 elementary schools, grades K-5
  • 3 middle schools, grades 6-8
  • 2 high schools, grades 9-12
  • Technology infused in all curricula levels
  • Extra-curricular sports and activities
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Dual enrollment programs with Central Virginia Community College
  • After-school tutorial and enrichment opportunities
  • Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • Free Suzuki violin instruction (K-12)
  • Participant in regional programs/Central Virginia Governor’s School for Science and Technology/The LAUREL Regional School
  • GO (Gifted Opportunities) Center for academically gifted third, fourth, and fifth graders
  • Guidance counselors, and special education services at each school
  • Exceptional career-technical and technology education programs
  • Fiber optics network connects schools to each other, local government offices and the world
  • Art and music for all grade levels (K-12)
  • Accelerated Reader program for all elementary and middle schools
  • Recognized by School Match program and Expansion Management Magazine
  • Federal Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
  • Summer enrichment programs
  • Internationally recognized music and theatre programs
  • National Merit Scholars at both high schools
  • Nationally recognized Partners in Education program with over 145 business partners
  • Gifted enrichment for all grade levels
  • Both high schools consistently take top honors in regional athletic, academic, and state competitions
  • Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation
  • Extensive parent volunteer program
  • The Parent Center
  • The PTA/PTO Thrift Shop, Inc.
  • America’s Promise Partnership
  • Safe Schools Committee
  • Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council
  • Cablevision WLCS Channel 2