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Joy and learning through curiosity and investigation.

Progressive Schools, traditional schools, boarding schools, day schools, college-prep schools, parochial schools, public schools, private schools, magnet schools and home schools…the choices are many! Making the right choice for your child can be a bit daunting for parents. As a Head of an independent school, I get to answer the question, “What’s so special about your school?” and “What does it mean that Virginia Chance School is a progressive school?”

No Bad Weather Here!

Thanksgiving is the time when we all pause to count our blessings, to give thanks, be with family and friends, and be grateful. While it is always good to stop and focus on gratitude at this time, it is even better to continue this attitude of gratitude all year long if we are to experience the benefits.

Happy New Year! As families think about having a great school year, it could be helpful to consider borrowing from some of our teachers and implementing these strategies at home, too. Here is a Top 10 list for Setting Up for A Successful School Year!

Why read?
As a child, I hated to read.  My school experience was that teachers would put us into reading groups - red birds, blue birds, yellow birds and we all knew what that meant! Some of us were good at reading, some weren’t, and the colors ensured everyone knew too.  Then, in the 5th grade, I discovered the book Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. Caddie was an adventurous girl with unruly locks - she was my kind of gal.  I learned that books could help us travel to new places, make new friends, learn about others’ experiences and understand the world around us.  It took some time, but I eventually became quite the bookworm and a lifelong learner.

Allowing children to feel capable, significant, and have influence is the essence of our work at Virginia Chance School.

Visit any classroom at Virginia Chance School, and you will see two highly qualified teachers.

Dear Families and Friends of Virginia Chance School,

As a school, we are dedicated to providing a culture of mutual respect. We invite each other to understand and value multiple perspectives, identify and reject stereotypes and biases, and work for equity and peace within the school and beyond. We all have a role to play, as educators, parents, and community members. Here are some resources that were sent out to faculty and staff that we've found helpful: