Henrico High School

This week’s schedule

• Mon 4/8- Day 1

• Tues 4/9- Day 2

• Wed 4/10- Staff and student holiday 

• Thur 4/11- Day 1

• Fri 4/12- Day 2

Calendar of events

Bell Schedule

April

• April  8-9, 11-12,  2024  TG SENIORS 1st att SOL testing, April  - 8 Reading, April 9 Math  April 11  Science April -12 History 

• April 10, 2024 student and teacher holiday- Eid al-Fitr

• April 11, 2024 - 6pm Senior Parent Information Night

• April 11-12, 15-16  Class Expectations Meetings, WT

• April 11-12, 2024 WISE POST TEST- all Econ classes

• April 11-15: DP teachers enter IA scores, PGs, and upload samples

• April 12, 2024 HCPS Senior Walk

• April 15-16, 2024 WISE Post Test make ups= students who were absent

• April 16: Poetry Celebration 12:00-1:00PM (Library)

• April 17, 2024 WORKKEYS BUSINESS WRITING JUNIORS- GOODEN-COMMUNITY ROOM

• April 18-19, 2024 Eng 10 performance writing task- Essay #1- in English classes

• April 15-19, 2024: CFA Musical Theatre Spring Showcase Tech Rehearsals Auditorium all day

• April 19-20, 2024: CFA Musical Theater Spring Showcase 7:00 p.m. Auditorium

• April 18 ECMC College Night- Auditorium, Gym 6 pm

• April 18 SENIORS - green, yellow, red assembly - Auditorium WT

• April 18 (Day 2) Qtr 3 Class Meetings

• Blk 2- Juniors

• Blk 4- Freshmen 

• April 19 (Day 1) Qtr 3 Class Meetings

• Blk 1- Seniors

• Blk 3- Sophomores

• April 20 Deadline for DP IA and PP Sample uploads 

• April 22-23, 25-26, 2024 NOCTI Testing- CTE- 

• April 24, 2024 Science and IRW READING SOL- whole school

• April 25-26, 2024 Science SOL and IRW Reading make-ups

• April 25-26, 2024 Eng 10 performance writing task Essay #2- in English classes

• April 26, 2024: CFA Senior Visual Arts Showcase @ 7:00 p.m. at ArtWorks (320 Hull Street)

• April 29-30, 2024 WISE 1st retakes

• April 29-30,2024 NOCTI POST TEST Makeups

• April 29-May 3, 2024: CFA Theatre Senior Showcase Tech Rehearsals Auditorium all day

Solar Eclipse
On April 8, areas of the United States will experience a rare astronomical event - a total solar eclipse during which the moon will move between the Earth and the sun, blocking out daylight. In Henrico, we will have a partial solar eclipse from 2-4:30 p.m., with peak coverage expected at 3:19 p.m. 

During the eclipse, schools will move physical education classes and other activities indoors.

Due to our open campus, we will be on restricted movement at Henrico HS during this time. This will limit the potential for students to look directly at the sun during the eclipse. Doing so is dangerous and can result in permanent eye damage. Regular sunglasses, swimming goggles and most camera filters are NOT safe for looking directly at the sun.

The following resources may be helpful to families who want to learn more about the solar eclipse, eye safety during an eclipse and local safe viewing opportunities:

• Henrico County Public Libraries will host special eclipse programs during the week of Spring Break (April 1-5). Visit the Henrico County Public Libraries calendar for details.

• NASA has several online resources, including 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, Eye Safety During a Solar Eclipse and a K-6 website, spaceplace.nasa.gov. 

Closed lunch update

As a reminder, students will be required to eat their lunches within designated cafeteria areas only. They will not have access to sidewalks or grassy areas outside during lunch breaks. Additionally, we would like to clarify that outside tables will now be reserved as a senior privilege only. Seniors will have the opportunity to sign up for these tables, and more information regarding senior seating sign-ups will be provided soon.

We kindly request that you discuss this change with your students in preparation for April 8th. The expectation is that all students are either at lunch in the cafeteria or at Warrior Time. If students need to be at a different Warrior Time location such as a club meeting or a library event, they must have a pass from the receiving staff member.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

HENRICO HS UPCOMING SOL LETTER

Click on the link to access the SOL letter. SOLs will be administered to students at Henrico High School April 18- May 22, 2024. 

📝A Message for 10th Grade Families:

Henrico County Public Schools continues to work on End-of-Course Writing Performance Portfolios during the 2023-24 school year.  During the fourth quarter, students will complete three writing tasks.  To prepare for the writing, students will be working through a booklet to analyze two texts in class.  Students will receive teacher guidance and support to work through analyzing the readings.  Students will use their reading booklets to complete the essay tasks.  Please note to graduate with a standard or advanced diploma, students need this verified credit in writing.  Essays will be scored by teacher teams over the summer and reported to families in the fall.  Please continue to speak with your child on the importance of doing their best in class and on this portfolio.  Please check in with your child’s teacher on your child’s progress.

End-of-Course Writing Performance Portfolios

Senior Info

Attention All SENIORS!! Please consider submitting your baby pictures for the yearbook. Use the link below!

Senior Baby Picture Form

Each spring, seniors complete a Senior Survey to provide data to meet school division state reporting requirements.  Students will complete the survey electronically in MajorClarity, HCPS’ student-driven online college and career readiness platform. The survey will be available for completion by seniors within the My Portfolio tab of their student accounts, beginning April 1st.  Student identifiable survey responses will be provided to the Virginia Department of Education.  If a student does not complete the survey, their data will reflect “No plans/none”.  If you have any questions or do not want your child to participate in this data collection, please contact your child’s school administrator. *Seniors will not be able to purchase prom tickets or receive graduation tickets until this survey is complete.

Senior Parents - Please plan to attend our Senior Parent Information Night on Thursday, April 11th @ 6pm in the Auditorium!

Attendance matters for Senior Exam Exemption

• See policy here

Parents of SENIORS:

Please continue to encourage your senior to apply for scholarships. Counselors do not work over Spring Break so any materials needed for scholarships due before the 9th of April need to be requested Monday or Tuesday of this week (3/25 and 3/26)

23-24 Scholarship Spreadsheet- also check major clarity

Click the March and April tabs at bottom 

***Also, remind your senior to provide school counseling copies of all financial award/scholarship letters (even if not going to the specific school awarding funds)

Email Mrs. Terry, esterry@henrico.k12.va.us if you have questions. 

Purchase a yearbook

Counseling Corner

Summer Academy Update: High School Summer Academy
June 10 – July 18, 2024 (Monday-Thursday)
No Classes on July 4, 2024
High School Credit Courses Make-up Day, Friday, July 12, 2024 (Virtual Instruction)
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Summer Academy Graduation, July 31st, 10:00 a.m. at Henrico HS

High School Tuition: 

• Henrico Resident One Course $300 | Henrico Resident Two Courses $450

• Non-Henrico Residents One Course $600 | Non-Henrico Residents Two Courses $950

• Henrico Resident Drivers Education $150 | Non-Resident $390

REGISTRATION LINK FOR HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

Henrico High School Summer CREDIT RECOVERY REGISTRATION 2024

Below are the Summer Academy core academic classes that will be offered at each site. Please know that classes are only available to students who need to repeat the course/credit recovery. These classes are not an option for students taking the class for initial credit (i.e., first time or for a higher grade).  Initial Credit/Acceleration option will be provided by Virtual Virginia, Longwood, etc.

HENRICO COUNTY SUMMER DRIVER’S EDUCATION

HCPS DRIVER Education - Course 7040 (1/2 Credit) 

Tuition: $150.00 (This class is only open to HCPS Students) 

Session 1 

June 10 - June 27, 2024 

Monday – Thursday (No classes on Friday ) 

Godwin, Hermitage, Varina 

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Session 2 

July 1 - July 18, 2024 

Monday -Thursday (No classes on Fridays, No class on July 4; make-up day July 12, 2024 - Virtual Instruction) 

Godwin, Hermitage, Varina 

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Valid Virginia learner’s permit required on the first day of class. The course schedule includes classroom instruction, simulation, and range driving. Students are required to attend the last day of class. Upon course completion, teachers will coordinate the Behind-The-Wheel (BTW) component (3-7 sessions). HCPS currently offers the BTW component at $125; however, this portion may be completed through private vendors. 

2024 Henrico County Driver's Education Registration

SUMMER Online acceleration courses through Virtual Virginia

HCPS students have the option of enrolling in either Virtual Virginia Summer Cohort.  Students may take a maximum of two courses during the summer.  These courses can be taken one course per cohort/term.

Summer Cohort 1

• Registration window: March 1-June 4, 2024

• Instruction: June 3-July 12, 2024

Summer Cohort 2

• Registration window: March 1-June 18, 2024

• Instruction: June 17-July 26, 2024

Enrollment Fee: $375 per person, per course.

Students taking initial credit Virtual Virginia classes must be motivated and independent learners.

Henrico HS 2024 Summer Acceleration INITIAL CREDIT COURSES VIRTUAL VIRGINIA Registration

Longwood University’s Summer 2024 Dual Enrollment Economics and Personal Finance course 

This course is scheduled to run from June 24 to July 27. Registration for the summer course will open at the end of March and will close on June 7; cost is $50. 

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

• Because it’s completely online, this course gives you the flexibility to do the work when and where it’s most convenient for you. (Just be sure to turn in assignments by the posted deadlines.)

• Take the express route. Successful completion usually takes about 120 hours of reading, studying and completing assignments.

• Condensed, 4-week option 

• You’ll fulfill your high-school graduation requirement for Economics and Personal Finance AND earn 3 hours of college credit that should transfer to other four-year colleges and universities, including Virginia’s other public universities.

• For more details, including upcoming registration periods and course dates, visit go.longwood.edu/EPF or contact us at cfr@longwood.edu or 434.395.2546 (talk only)

Warrior Recovery Workshops

Things to remember:

• For every three (3) hours of additional seat time (done through attending Warrior Recovery Workshops), students can earn up to one (1) day back.

• Students who attend Warrior Recovery Workshops can potentially be removed from the chronic absenteeism list, earn Good Standing, be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities (Prom, athletic events, field trips), and complete recovery packets to improve their grades in classes, and earn community service hours. 

• Students cannot use Warrior Recovery Workshops to earn exam exemption or increase grades in a class to over 65%.

• Yes.  Students can receive SOL remediation!

• Transportation will be available from feeder elementary schools (Laburnum ES, Glen Lea ES, Ratcliff ES, Chamberlyn ES). 

Bus Schedules:

Feeder pattern schedule

Chamberlayne- 7:45am

Harvie- 8:15am

Ratcliffe- 8:20am

Glen Lea- 8:30am

Laburnum- 8:40am

Arrive at HHS 8:45-8:50

*We will have snacks during the 10:30 break

Warrior Recovery Program After School

Students can now take advantage of earning Attendance days and grades back by attending tutoring after school! Tutoring hours Monday through Thursday! 

SOL Tutoring during school!!

If your student is currently enrolled in an SOL class, they can start reviewing for SOLs now! See the tutoring calendars attached. Any questions about tutoring can be directed to their content teachers.

Biology 1

English 10 Writing and 11 Reading`

Algebra 1

Spring is here- A reminder about the HCPS Dress code!

The HCPS dress code policy permits any student to wear any religiously, ethnically, or culturally specific or significant head covering or hairstyle, including hijabs, yarmulkes, headwraps, braids, locs, and cornrows. All students will be subjected to the same set of expectations regardless of gender, gender identity, or gender expression. These expectations should also carry to clubs, and extracurricular activities. Staff are prohibited from applying the dress code by direct physical contact with a student or a student’s attire and from requiring a student to undress in front of any other individual. This policy complies with the Code of Virginia. The administration of every school ’as the authority to notify students and parents/guardians of modifications to the dress code for spirit days and other school celebrations, as particular items pose a disruption, or as other circumstances warrant. Students may not wear the following items unless otherwise stated: 

• Hoods (on heads), hats, or face masks (that covers more than the mouth and nose) inside school buildings, during regular school hours, unless required for religious or medical reasons. 

• Sunglasses (worn indoors), unless prescribed by a physician. 

• Clothing must reach the tip of the thumb when hands placed at the sides (arms straight with palms flat). 

• Messages on clothing, chains, jewelry, and personal belongings that pertain to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, gangs, vulgarity, or messages that negatively represent a religion, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, or people, or that could cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment. 

• Spiked jewelry, chains, and items which could cause student injury. 

• Beachwear (which includes bathing suits and trunks) and sleepwear. 

• Clothing that reveals undergarments.

• Cut-off jeans, cut-off sweatpants, or torn, ripped, or slashed clothing that reveals undergarments or body parts excluded by other parts of this code. 

• Clothing that is see-through, revealing the midriff (while sitting or standing), or resembles undergarments. 

• Bedroom slippers or shoes with wheels, also known as “Heelys.” The administrative team in each school shall have discretion regarding code decisions. Parents/guardians of students who violate the dress code may be contacted to provide appropriate clothing for their child(ren), if necessary.