Lynchburg City Schools

What is the Amelia Pride Center?

The Amelia Pride Center is an alternative education environment which offers programs for students in grades 8-12.

How are students placed at the Amelia Pride Center?

High school students may request an alternative education placement by contacting the high school principal. Referrals will be reviewed by the director for alternative education.

Placement for disciplinary reasons will be determined on an individual basis by the school division superintendent.

Eighth grade student referrals will be considered each six weeks by a committee including guidance counselors, principals, director for student services, and director for alternative education. Students and parents will be notified by the home-base school principal. Placement by the school division superintendent will be determined on an individual basis.

What is the curriculum at the Amelia Pride Center?

The Amelia Pride Center curriculum is based on Compass Learning Software, textbooks and written instructional packets, which are correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning and designed to meet the needs of students at all levels of ability. Eighth grade students receive direct instruction in all classes. Service learning activities are also required in the eighth grade program. Local agencies assist by providing space, resources and opportunities for the eighth grade students.

Grade 8 Program

Uniforms and ID’s are provided. Breakfast is provided.

• Student hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Service learning: 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

Grades 9-12

ID’s are provided. Students attend 3 hours per day (Monday – Thursday). Three time slots available:

• 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Hours of Operation

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Full-Time Staff Teachers

• Coordinator for Alternative Education: Linda Akers
• English: Brian Triplett
• Reading: Tina Cooley
• Social Studies: Lewis Davis
• Special Education: Donna Bennett
• 8th Grade: Ray Pate
• Science: Mike Myrsten
• Tutor: Krista Rawls
• Secretary: Marjorie Paris
• Secretary: Jenna Landis
• Custodian: Harry Bateman
• Transition Specialist: Brenda Colinger

Part-Time Staff Teachers

• Evening Coordinator: Julie Clark
• 8th Grade Math: Joshua Rockey
• Science: Lil Jones
• Math: Sandy Lawler
• 8th Grade English: Kay Vaughan

Transition for Return to Home-Base School

Students are reviewed for return to home-base schools.

Transportation

Transportation must be provided by parent or guardian.

Security

Metal detector and police officer utilized to screen all individuals entering the building.