Alternative and Nontraditional School Programs

Learn more about nontraditional and alternative programs

Alternative High Schools

Serving students in grades 9-12 (ages 17-22) whose life circumstances could result, or have resulted, in an interruption of their education or in their dropping out of school; or students who may need a smaller school environment to thrive.

Interagency Alternative School (IAS) Programs

This cooperative effort meets the needs of the whole learner. Each program is designed to meet the needs of a specific student population including those who have exhibited truancy, serious delinquency, poor school performance, substance abuse, criminal behavior, abuse and neglect, depression…

AIM Program (Achievement, Integrity, and Maturity)

Serving students who have been referred by the Division Superintendent due to serious violations of the code of conduct outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet.

State Operated Programs

Educational programs supervised and fully funded by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Out-of-School Support

Educational services for students who are unable to attend school due to illness or disciplinary action.

Fairfax County Adult High School

Earn your high school credential through the Fairfax County Adult High School. Residents of Fairfax County who are 18 years of age and older are eligible to enroll.

Fairfax County Adult High School

Dream Catchers is a George Mason University partnership to support college attendance for at-hope youth.

Dream Catchers

Related Pages

Interagency Alternative School (IAS) Programs

This cooperative effort meets the needs of the whole learner. Each program is designed to meet the needs of a specific student population including those who have exhibited truancy, serious delinquency, poor school performance, substance abuse, criminal behavior, abuse and neglect, depression…

AIM Program (Achievement, Integrity, and Maturity)

Serving students who have been referred by the Division Superintendent due to serious violations of the code of conduct outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

Expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment.

Alternative High Schools

Serving students in grades 9-12 (ages 17-22) whose life circumstances could result, or have resulted, in an interruption of their education or in their dropping out of school; or students who may need a smaller school environment to thrive.

Out-of-School Support

Educational services for students who are unable to attend school due to illness or disciplinary action.

2023 General Assembly Session

During the General Assembly Session, this page will be updated frequently with information about education-related legislation that has been introduced during the Session.