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School hours

Elementary 7:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
Middle 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
High 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
(Early bird classes start 7:30 a.m. for high schools)

School hours for half day dismissal times

Elementary Schools - 11:15 a.m.
Middle Schools - 12:00 noon
High Schools - 12:45 p.m.
* Times may vary between schools; check with your child's school for actual dismissal time.

Specialty Centers & Programs

Specialty Center Brochure

Specialty Center Calendar

Specialty Center Application

A Student Guide to MAP Testing 2011-2012 (pdf)

Attention: Henrico County will be using a new assessment this year as part of the Specialty Center application. The nationally normed math and reading NWEA MAP tests, which are being administered to all students in grades 3-8, will be used as part of the selection process to Henrico County Specialty Centers and Advance College Academy. All middle schools will be administering the NWEA MAP tests in the next few weeks. Please contact your child’s school if you have any additional questions about the MAP tests. You can also refer to the Specialty Center Brochure for more information about the specialty center application process.

Phone	Specialty Center/Program	School/Address	Principal/Center Chair
804-527-4600	Advance College Academy	Tucker High School 2910 Parham Rd. Henrico, 23294	Dr. Gwen E. Miller Sheralyne Tierseron
804-228-2718	Center for the Arts	Henrico High School 302 Azalea Ave Henrico, 23227	Ronald Rodriquez Dr. Stephanie L. Poxon
804-226-8700	Center for Communications	Varina High School 7053 Messer Rd Henrico, 23231	Tracie Q. Omohundro Beverley A. Lanier
804-360-0731	Center for Education and Human Development	Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Rd Glen Allen, 23060	Tracie A. Weston Ryan M. Conway
804-328-4000	Center for Engineering	Highland Springs High School 15 S. Oak Ave Highland Springs, 23075	Michael Wright Billy W. Batkins
804-756-3000	Center for the Humanities	Hermitage High School 8301 Hungary Spring Rd Henrico, 23228	Omega W. Wilson Bruce Marr
804-364-8000	Center for Information Technology	Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, 23059	Leonard Pritchard Lynne M. Norris
804-527-4600	Center for World Languages	Tucker High School 2910 Parham Rd. Henrico, 23294	Gwen E. Miller Anne G. Fano
804-328-4020 804-261-5015 804-673-3720	International Baccalaureate Program (Middle Years Program)	Fairfield Middle School Moody Middle School Tuckahoe Middle School	Dana Bost Arthur G. Raymond, III Marilyn H. Royal
804-228-2745 804-527-4600	International Baccalaureate Diploma Program	Henrico High School Tucker High School	Ronald Rodriquez Dr. Gwen E. Miller
804-673-3700	Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics	Douglas Freeman High School 8701 Three Chopt Rd Henrico, 23229	Anne Poates Robert F. Peck
804-750-2600	Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology	Godwin High School 2101 Pump Rd Henrico, 23238	Elizabeth K. Armbruster Denise Williams
Specialty Centers, located in each of the high schools and at three of the middle schools, offer Henrico County students choices to focus their learning experiences. The centers offer advanced courses to students who have clear interests and specific educational and/or career goals. The curriculum provides practical applications, encourages higher-level thinking and conveys information developed through educational partnerships with businesses, universities and community organizations. Attending a specialty center is an opportunity to concentrate on a specialized interest while completing a rigorous college-preparatory program. Rising ninth-graders may apply to the specialty center of their choice. Each specialty center has specific requirements and testing as part of the admissions process. Transportation is arranged from the neighborhood bus stop and provided to each center. Students must complete the Pupil Transportation Student Registration Form which is mailed to new students and distributed to existing students during the spring. Informational sessions are held each fall for the following school year. To find out more about each specialty center, click on the school of your choice. You may also contact the counselor at your school or School Counseling Services at 804-343-6510.