TIDEWATER JUVENILE DETENTION HOME - CHESAPEAKE

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
420 Albemarle Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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School Overview
The Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home (TJDH), located at 420 Albemarle Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. Operated under the oversight of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility is tasked with balancing public safety with the specific rehabilitative needs of minors. Its primary function is to house juveniles in a structured, high-security environment while ensuring they remain under legal supervision throughout the duration of their time within the judicial system.

Beyond its custodial responsibilities, the facility integrates educational and support services intended to maintain a degree of stability in the residents' lives. Because youth in detention must continue their schooling, the facility coordinates with local educational resources to provide academic instruction, ensuring that students do not fall behind while in custody. The environment is heavily regulated to prioritize the safety of both the staff and the youth, and it operates with a focus on administrative accountability and adherence to state standards for juvenile justice and child welfare.
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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: (757)382-6788
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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