HIGHLANDS JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
2105 Shakesville Road
Bristol, VA 24203
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School Overview
The Highlands Juvenile Detention Home, located in Bristol, Virginia, is a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. As a juvenile detention center, its primary objective is to maintain public safety while ensuring the constitutional and legal rights of the residents. The facility operates under the oversight of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, adhering to state-mandated standards regarding the health, safety, and supervision of juveniles in custody.

The facility focuses on a structured environment that emphasizes accountability, education, and behavioral health. During their stay, youth are provided with educational programming to ensure continuity in their schooling, as well as access to counseling services and life-skills training aimed at rehabilitation. The ultimate goal of the Highlands Juvenile Detention Home is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive setting that mitigates the risks posed by delinquent behavior while preparing residents for successful reintegration into their homes and communities.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Phone: (276)466-7817
Grade Range: N - N
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NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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