These schools offer programs designed to help students in grades 9-12 (ages 17-22) whose life circumstances could result, or have resulted, in an interruption of their education or in their dropping out of school.

The alternative learning centers (ALC) provide educational services for students, grades K-10, who are experiencing behavioral challenges, academic difficulties, or who simply require a nontraditional learning environment.

These alternative school programs offer an education program for promising youth in grades 9-12 who have not been successful in traditional school settings.

FCPS provides staff, materials, and program direction to school programs located at various sites that are administered and funded by other public agencies.

The AIM program serves students in grades 7-12 who have been referred by the Division Superintendent due to serious violations of the code of conduct outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R).

Educational programs in specialized children’s hospitals, mental health facilities, and regional and local juvenile detention homes. These programs are supervised by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Homebound or home-based instruction provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and home, the health care facility, or other situation, for a student who is unable to attend school because of illness or disciplinary action.