PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE

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School Overview

Piedmont Alternative School, located in Jetersville, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Amelia County Public Schools division. As an alternative learning environment, the school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique behavioral, social, and academic needs of students who have struggled in a conventional classroom environment or require a different pace of instruction to succeed.

The curriculum at Piedmont Alternative focuses on core academic requirements while emphasizing personal responsibility, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a more individualized approach, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, improve their attendance, and prepare for their post-secondary goals. Ultimately, the institution serves as a critical resource for the district, ensuring that all students have a pathway to earn their diplomas and thrive despite previous challenges.

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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:	PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Phone:	(434)645-7471
Grade Range:	N - N
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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.

Grades Taught

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