4036 Rainbow Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Very little actual teaching of core subjects. Students sit behind their chromebooks and are taught their assignments using videos. There is a lot of bullying and nonstop fights in hallways. The hallways are severely overcrowded and violent, security is a constant presence as well police called to the school. Extremely stressful and harmful to social/emotional health. My chd had developed anxiety. Children are disruptive in classrooms with little intervention leaving the other students to struggle with the room environment, this is reported across the board. If your child has an IEP or 504 be on this school like glue checking often that it is followed because they fail to get all teachers on board with respecting these legal documents. Not only has our family had consistent problems with this issue but parents in support meetings are also attesting to this as becoming a regularity. Legitimate concerns are often ignored and it will take repetitive attempts to gain someone's attention. The staff does not communicate well with a parent or amongst themselves so be prepared to communicate with individual teachers by initiating email exchanges. Counselors and Assistant principles are useless in enforcing rules or talking with teachers who violate laws around IEPs and 504 Plans. They say they will and put on a good face in front of others but fail to follow through when no one is looking. This goes for case managers as well 100% useless and non-communicative. I have spoken with many, many parents concerning this schools strength and support for children and the stories aren't good. As a parent who has had one child go through this school and one entering 8th grade 2022-2023, i can attest to the negative perspectives of this school. If you can avoid it, place your child elsewhere.

I have a neurodivergent kiddo and this school is great. I cannot say enough great things about the teachers and experiences he has had!

They do the least amount possible, completed assignments go missing to where you have to send physical pictures to show proof of completed assignments, communication with many are non-exsistent, and a multitude of other factors. I would steer away from this school completely. Go to Salem High.