SHENANDOAH VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME

Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
110 Montgomery Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
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School Overview
The **Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home (SVJDH)**, located in Staunton, Virginia, serves as a secure residential facility designed to provide temporary custody and care for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or disposition. Unlike a traditional school, the facility operates under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system, focusing on public safety while ensuring that residents remain engaged in educational and behavioral programming during their stay.

The facility’s educational component is managed in partnership with local school divisions to ensure continuity of learning. The curriculum is typically individualized to meet the specific academic needs of each student, providing core subjects and credit-recovery opportunities to prevent residents from falling behind while they are removed from their home schools. Beyond academics, the program integrates structured supervision, clinical support, and rehabilitative services, all aimed at fostering personal accountability and a successful transition back into the community upon release.
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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: (540)886-6241
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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