Department of Student Services
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The Department of Student Services supports student performance by providing leadership, management, and accountability for special education, school counseling, student registration, student health, social work, student assistance, attendance, homebound, home instruction, religious exemptions, tuition requests, assessment, diagnostic, psychological, and parent resource services.
The Executive Director of Student Services oversees the following:
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Athletics
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Attendance
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Discipline
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Division Law Enforcement Liaison
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Equity
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ESOL/Federal Programs
The Department of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) supports its mission by:
providing English Learners (ELs) access to core content and instruction while supporting their language acquisition process. Providing content-embedded support and English Language Development structures, ELs are able to be successful in their academic endeavors, promoting an ESOL program in MCPS which is differentiated to meet the needs of all students, Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Grants
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Identification
- Staffing & Training
- Monitoring & Support
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Field Trips
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Hearing Officer
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Home Instruction
In accordance with Section 22.1-254.1 of the Code of Virginia, any parent may elect to provide home instruction for his or her school-age child in lieu of school attendance.
When a parent elects to provide home instruction for their school-year-aged child, it is up to the parent to develop and deliver the curriculum in any matter they choose. Manassas City Public Schools does not provide curriculum and/or educational resources for home-instructed students. If you choose to home instruct your child, please notify MCPS of your intent by submitting a 2023-2024 Notice of Intent to Homeschool to CJones@mcpsva.org.
Qualification by Parent or Guardian (one of four required)
- The parent or guardian holds a high school diploma or higher credential
- The parent or guardian is a teacher of qualifications prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education.
- The parent or guardian provides a study or curriculum, which may be delivered through a correspondence course, distance learning program, or any other way.
- The parent or guardian provides evidence that he or she is able to provide an adequate education for the child.
If you need additional information or intend to apply for homeschooling through MCPS, please contact Coni Jones with the department of Student Services at 571-377-6082. Please visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
Additional Information found on the VDOE Home Instruction website includes:
- Home Instruction Handbook for parents
- Useful links and resources for students and parents
- Compulsory Attendance and Home Instruction Related Statutes
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Homebound Instruction
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Homebound Instruction may be provided for Manassas City Public Schools students who are physically or emotionally unable to attend school as certified by a physician, or in the case of psychological/emotional illness, a psychiatrist or licensed clinical psychologist.
Homebound Instruction will be provided only in cases which are reimbursable by the state. Any exceptions must be approved by the Superintendent/designee. Homebound Instruction is intended to be temporary in nature and should not be used to replace classroom instruction.
For additional information regarding Homebound Instruction, please contact Dr. Monique Cowell, Student Support Coordinator, at 571-377-6096.
Related forms and information:
Certification of Need for Homebound Instruction (FORM)
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Other Areas
- Athletics
- Attendance
- Discipline
- Secondary Principals- Osbourn H.S, Metz M.S, Mayfield I.S, Baldwin I.S
- Emergency Management
- Equity
- Field Trips
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
- Risk Management
- RTI (Response to Intervention)
- Safe & Healthy Schools Advisory Group
- Safety
- School Counseling
- School Resource Officers
- Special Programs
- Student Records
- Title IX Compliance
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PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
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Registrars
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Registration
School:
School Registrar:
Email:
Phone Number:
Weems
Jessica Gloesslein
571.377.6501
Round
Chana Richitt
571.377.6402
Haydon
Alicia Navarro
571.377.6205
Baldwin ES
Michelle Friend
571.377.6103
Dean
Candice Francis
571.377.6304
Baldwin IS
Teresa Bryson
571.377.8003
Mayfield IS
Candace Hunley
CHunley@mcpsva.org
571.377.6601
Metz MS
Mayra Balbuena
MBalbuena@mcpsva.org
571.377.6824
Osbourn HS
Michele Edwards
MEdwardss@mcpsva.org
571.377.7033
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RTI (Response to Intervention)
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Dr. Chevese Thomas
Executive Director
Student Services
Phone: 571-377-6082
Fax: 703-257-8805
CThomas@mcpsva.orgConi Jones
Administrative Associate
Phone: 571-377-6082
Fax: 703-257-8805
CJones@mcpsva.org