ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Department of Education has revealed via press release on Wednesday that the territory’s public schools will open for the 2016-17 School Year on Tuesday, September 6.
Education Commissioner Sharon Ann McCollum looks forward to welcoming students, teachers and administrators back to school. She said the Department remains focused on the academic achievement of all Virgin Islands’s students, according to the release.
“Student achievement is the number one focus of the Department of Education and we all have a stake to play in it,” Ms. McCollum said. “Whether your profession is in the classroom, the lunchroom or the boardroom, we must all join forces to ensure our students are learning and thriving.”
“With our persistence and dedication, and with our hearts and hands united as one we will attain our goals of producing well-prepared students to meet 21st Century demands, generating higher test scores, and developing tomorrow’s leaders to their fullest potential,” she added.
Parents and students are reminded of the dress code, including that female students’ skirts must be long enough to touch their knees; over-sized pants should not be worn; belts must be worn with uniform pants; comfortable, flat shoes, or black or white sneakers may be worn with the uniform; female students may wear earrings not to exceed the size of a quarter; male students should not wear earrings on campus. Students should also adhere to dress codes pertaining to gym uniforms at their respective schools.
Additionally, cellphone usage is prohibited while on campus.
For more information pertaining to a specific school, parents should contact the school directly.
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