Open Arms Day School is a private day school for exceptional students.  The school is a positive alternative to the traditional public school setting.  The small atmosphere encourages individuality, special attention and an unconventional approach to education for students experiencing social, academic and cognitive challenges.  Open Arms Day School teaches a curriculum in alignment with the Virginia State Standards and utilizes the Total Exposure Program to teach character education, vocational skills and academics with a meaningful presentation for challenged students.  

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Open Arms Day School is to be the recognized
leader in private education for exceptional education students.

VISION STATEMENT: Open Arms Day School assists displaced students to reach their fullest academic potential and ultimately return to community school settings. Our vision is accomplished through a Total Exposure Program curriculum that focuses on academics, behavior, socialization, cultural diversity and citizen participation.

VALUE STATEMENT: Open Arms Day School shall respect diversity, value education, and foster student-centered decision making; Treat students with respect and courtesy; Provide a structured private learning environment that is safe and clean; Support students in making positive behavioral changes; Promote individual learning initiative; Affirm rights of students to be safe and protected.

Our private exceptional education day school for males and females consists of grades six, seven, eight, and nine.  Various courses and program offerings are designed to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students to help them develop to their fullest.

Students are referred from their home school based on several identified challenges (ie: behavior, academic deficits, truancy issues, etc.).  Our school functions in a small group setting.  We only accommodate 20 students per quarter to ensure that individualized attention is provided for all students.  Many of our students have active IEPs to assist with completion of appropriate study areas and to accommodate the special needs of our students.  Our students remain in our program until it is determined by our team in collaboration with the student's zoned school/district.