Notes - Henrico County Public Schools

General Information
Curriculum
• Emphasizes rigorous academics
• Provides practical applications
• Encourages higher-level thinking
• Meets or exceeds graduation requirements
• Conveys information developed through educational partnerships with
businesses, universities and community organizations
Instruction
• Delivered by highly-trained teachers
• Conveyed through advanced technology
• Enriched by visiting professionals
• Developed through real-world experiences with practicing experts
• Enhanced by innovative strategies that promote active learning
Enrollment
• Requires application process (check with center for specific process)
• Requires student commitment
• Open to rising ninth-graders
• Enhances program choice
• Extends beyond the normal geographic attendance zones
Transportation
Transportation is arranged from the neighborhood bus stop, using the student’s home
address, and provided to each center. In order to receive transportation students must
complete the Pupil Transportation Student Registration Form. This form is mailed to
new students and distributed to existing students during the spring. Registration forms
are to be completed and returned prior to the last day of school.
Contents
The following pages contain information about each specialty center. Centers are
listed in alphabetical order. If you have further questions, contact the Department
of Secondary Education at 652-3766.
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