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Specialty Centers
Do you have a special interest or talent you'd like to explore more deeply?
Henrico County Public Schools offers specialty centers at each high school and six middle schools. These centers give students the chance to focus their learning around specific subjects, skills or career goals.
In addition to the strong academic programs already available at every HCPS school, specialty centers provide advanced courses and unique opportunities. By joining a center, you can dive into an area you’re passionate about while also challenging yourself with engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
As you think about your future, an HCPS specialty center can help you strengthen your skills, discover new interests and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
For upcoming information sessions and individual specialty center open houses follow the links below
High School Specialty Programs and Regional High Schools Charts
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Program Apply ***Program Duration Prerequisites **Location Primary Contact High Tech Academy 8th, 10th, 11th 2 years noted on back of chart ACE Highland Springs Allison Buschy *ACE 1 or 2 Year Program 8th-11th 1-2 years noted on back of chart ACE at Hermitage, Highland Springs, or VA Randolph Paula Harris, Korey Lamb, & Russell Lewis
**JROTC 8th Grade 4 years Deep Run HS, Henrico HS, Hermitage HS, Highland Springs HS, Tucker HS, or Varina HS School Counselor CodeRVA 8th Grade 4 years CodeRVA, Richmond, VA info@coderva.org Maggie Walker Regional HS 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & B Average GPA Maggie Walker, Richmond, VA Dr. Jessica Harris Center for Engineering 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & 3.0 GPA Highland Springs HS Robert Thompson ACA-Business Administration 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & 3.0 GPA Highland Springs HS Chevon Artis-Ablack ACA - Social Sciences 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & 3.0 GPA Tucker HS Sheralyne Tierserson Spanish Lang. & Global Citizenship 8th Grade 4 years Spanish I Tucker HS Suzie Hester International Baccalaureate 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & Spanish 1 or French 1 Tucker HS & Henrico HS Katherine Snow & Nicole Satchell
IB Career-related Programme 10th Grade 2 years Henrico HS Nicole Satchell Center for the Arts 8th Grade 4 years Henrico HS Dr. Stephanie Poxon Center for Cybersecurity 8th Grade 4 years Henrico HS Kristina Green Env. Science & Sustainability 8th Grade 4 years Varina HS Jill Rich Comm. & Media Relations 8th Grade 4 years Varina HS Aaron Willoughby Leadership, Gov. & Global Econ. 8th Grade 4 years Freeman HS Rob Peck Education & Human Dev. 8th Grade 4 years Glen Allen HS Ryan Conway Medical Sciences 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & 3.0 GPA Godwin HS Kelly Ostrom Information Technology 8th Grade 4 years Algebra & 3.0 GPA Deep Run HS Lynne Norris Allied Health & Human Services 8th Grade 4 years Hermitage HS Crystal Ruiz de Velasco Humanities & Civic Engagement 8th Grade 4 years Hermitage HS Bruce Marr
**program assignment based on proximity to zoned school location
** program location subject to change
**Transportation is provided to all locations
***4 year programs & IB-Career related program students will attend school at the program location and participate in sports and clubs at the program location
***families and students are responsible for reaching out to the Activities Director to get more information on sports and clubs at 4 year programs
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Program Offerings 1-Year 2-Year Dual Enrollment Option ACE @ Virginia Randolph ACE @ Hermitage ACE @ Highland Springs Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Plumbing X X Auto Body Repair X X Automotive Technology X X X X Baking & Pastry Specialization (prerequisite: Culinary Arts I) X X X Carpentry X X Commercial Photography X X Computer Aided Drafting X X X Cosmetology X X X X Criminal Justice X X X X Culinary Arts X X X X Cybersecurity Systems Technology X X X Diesel Technology X X X Early Childhood Education X X X Electricity & Cabling X X Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing X X Emergency Medical Technician X X X Event Planning & Tourism Marketing X X Fire Science X X Game Design & Web Development X X X Graphic Communications X X High Tech Academy X X X Horticulture (Landscaping & Plant Science) X X X Horticulture (Floriculture & Greenhouse Mgmt.) X X X Legal Systems Administration X X Masonry X X X Master Barbering X X X Medical Systems Administration X X X Motorsports X X Nurse Aide X X Pharmacy Technician X X Physical/Occupational Therapy I X X Plumbing & Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitting X X Practical Nursing (18-month program) X X Precision Machine Technology X X Radio Broadcasting & Journalism X X Sports Medicine I X X Teachers Apprentice Program X X X TV Media Production X X Welding X X Veterinary Science X X NEW - Energy & Power X X NEW - Geospatial & Uncrewed Aircraft Tech. X X NEW - Heavy Equipment Operation X X NEW - Sr. Home & Mental Health Assistance X X NEW - Mechatronics X X
