Each fall, Chesterfield County Public Schools eighth graders explore their options for high school and decide whether or not to apply to a specialty center, governor’s school or regional technology school. This video gives an overview of how those schools provide unique opportunities to explore special interests. Here are ways to find out what’s available to your student:
Informational fairs: All specialty centers and regional schools will participate in two fairs where students and families can browse tables to get information:
6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Bird High (10301 Courthouse Road)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Monacan High (11501 Smoketree Drive)
Virtual session for parents: Middle school parents are invited to learn about the specialty center process during a virtual gathering 6:30-7 p.m. Sept. 25. This is the first session in Middle Management, a new program designed to support middle school families. Register at this link for the Sept. 25 session and all other Middle Management topics that interest you.
Open houses: Starting Oct. 14, open houses are scheduled at every specialty center and regional school. A complete calendar of open houses is available online.
Website: Full details about high school options are online at bit.ly/CCPSoptions. That includes the online application form, details about open houses, links to specialty center websites and more. Here are important dates to keep in mind:
Online application opens Oct. 1 and closes Dec. 5 for specialty centers and governor’s schools.
Online application opens Jan. 5 and closes Feb. 20 for CodeRVA.
Acceptance offers will be made Feb. 27 for CodeRVA and March 4 for specialty centers and governor’s schools.
March 16 is the deadline for students to accept offers from specialty centers and governor’s schools. March 17 is the deadline for students to accept offers from CodeRVA.