Vision
Carver Academy Vision Statement
Empowering diverse learners to thrive by nurturing each student's unique potential in an inclusive community for life-long success.  

Mission
Carver Academy Mission Statement
At Carver Academy, we provide Chesterfield County Public School students with a choice of an alternative learning opportunity. Using small classes, we work to meet our students' unique learning needs in a highly supportive and consistent learning environment grounded in a growth mindset. Through this model, we prepare our students for a successful future based on their individual needs and goals.

Carver Academy Motto
#BetterEveryDay

Carver College & Career Academy is a proud member of the award-winning Chesterfield County School System.

Chesterfield County Public Schools is educating more than 58,000 students in 62 schools. Chesterfield County has 38 elementary schools (grades K-5), 12 middle schools (grades 6-8), 11 high schools (grades 9-12) and a technical center.

To find out if our school is the school your child should attend, use the school lookup feature.

For more information about our school district, visit the school division’s website (oneccps.org) which is full of information. Additional ways to stay current are Facebook (www.facebook.com/chesterfieldschools), Twitter (twitter.com/ccpsinfo) and School Notes digital newsletter (sign up for School Notes by clicking the envelope icon in the top right corner of oneccps.org). Look for Chesterfield EdTV on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28. The school system’s mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832, phone number is 804-748-1405, and email is ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net.

Our goal is to prepare every student for transition into post-secondary life whether that means higher education, the military or a good paying job.

We are the smallest high school in Chesterfield County. This means there’s a place for each of our students to stand out, whether that’s in academics, athletics or any other aspect of student life.

Students receive a personalized education plan that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, career and technical education and workplace readiness. We provide an education that’s relevant for you while we meet all graduation requirements for either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma, through:

• Small class sizes in all of our courses including honors and College-level dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses

• Unique electives only found at the Carver Academy

• A personalized learning plan based on your college and career interests

• Opportunities for job shadowing, internships or a college experience during your senior year

• Certifications that verify your competence and readiness for a career in demand by business and industry

• A faculty and staff that knows you and are dedicated to your success

History

Learn more about the history of African-American schools in Chesterfield County during the segregated era from the Chesterfield County Public Library. Here are some articles that have been written about our school:

Chesterfield Observer Feb. 13, 2019 https://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/before-desegregation-carver-principal-was-a-strong-man-among-men/