Williamsburg-James City County School District

This Program of Study details the comprehensive academic and career pathways available to middle and high school students within Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. It outlines graduation requirements for standard and advanced diplomas, provides guidance on individual academic and professional planning (ACP), and lists detailed course descriptions across all disciplines including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, World Languages, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education. The guide aims to support students and families in making informed decisions about their educational journey and future career readiness.

This document details a joint meeting involving the Williamsburg-James City County School Board, the Board of Supervisors, and the City Council. Key discussion topics included the Superintendent's report covering staff and student engagement, including updates on a documentary location and the kindergarten transition program. The primary focus was the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, presented as a budget of need, not want. Discussions around the budget touched upon teacher turnover rates, healthcare cost-effectiveness, the New Horizons contribution funding mechanism, and metrics for demonstrating investment returns and student achievement. There was also discussion concerning lobbying efforts at the state level regarding potential collective bargaining costs and state funding impacts. Separately, the School Board adjourned at 9:57 a.m., while the Board of Supervisors and City Council adjourned shortly thereafter.

This report provides a ten-year student population forecast for Williamsburg-James City County Schools, covering the 2025/26 through 2035/36 school years. The primary objective is to inform the division about demographic trends and their potential impact on future student populations, aiding in facility planning and adjustments. Key areas analyzed include a slowly declining resident K-12 population, fluctuating birth rates, stable student mobility, and significant planned residential developments. The report details the methodology, data sources, and factors influencing these forecasts across elementary, middle, and high school attendance areas.

This document provides a detailed forecast of student population, including resident and non-resident students, categorized by grade configurations (K-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-12). It presents historic, current, and forecasted student numbers, along with annual net changes, spanning from 2022 to 2035. The data processing date for this forecast is October 13, 2025.

This Superintendent's Transition Plan outlines priority action steps from November 2025 to June 2027, aimed at strengthening teaching and learning, enhancing student experiences, and improving support systems within the school division. Rooted in the 'Elevate '28' strategic plan, it focuses on academic achievement, college and career readiness, educational equity, safety and security, human capital and positive culture, communications and engagement, and organizational efficiency and effectiveness.