by : Over the past 19 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to more than 2,625 middle and high school students across Virginia for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through many other volunteer activities. These awards, presented nationwide by Prudential Financial, Inc., …
October 2014 archive
Oct 23
2014-15 Leadership Directory
by : The Communications and Public Relations department is pleased to be working on a brand new Leadership Directory! For those who are relatively new to HCPS, this will be an electronic “booklet” with names, head shots, and school/office locations for all individuals in HCPS Leadership. “Leadership” (school-based) is defined as principals, associate principals, and …
Oct 20
Secondary HAT writing results
by : Principals, If your school participated in the fall HAT writing testing for grades 8 and 10, student results have just been posted to your school’s R&P web site under “Henrico Assessments”. Follow the prompts to your school and click on 2014 Fall Location. Student results and teacher averages are available in PDF format. …
Oct 20
Proposal for Eliminated SOL Assessments
by : Principals, As you know, several SOL assessments have been eliminated from the state testing program, but each school division is still required to teach and assess these content areas. Attached is a draft plan, along with background information, for how we would accomplish these requirements for 2014-15. As you review this information, you …
Oct 16
Junior Achievement’s Empowered through Ethics
by : Omega Wilson Junior Achievement’s Empowered through Ethics, now in its 10th year, is bigger than ever – and the deadline for teachers to sign up is Friday, October 17. Last year, over 5,300 students from 34 Central Virginia high schools and technical centers participated. Empowered through Ethics brings key community and business leaders …
Oct 16
Residency Compliance Office Change
by : Effective immediately, Lori McConnell and the Office of Residency Compliance will report to Chris Bailor in the Office of School Safety and Emergency Management as opposed to Finance. In addition to supervising the program, Ms. Bailor will also be the appeals officer for any residency appeals. We are giving the Office of Residency Compliance …
Oct 16
November Principal Meetings
by : Good afternoon, The November Principal meetings have been moved to November 19th immediately after the quarterly meeting. Middle school principals will meet at Fairfield and high school principals will meet at Highland Springs from 1pm – 4:30pm. Lunch will be provided! I have attached an updated 2014 – 2015 meeting schedule for your …
Oct 16
HS Opportunity – Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
by : Principals, Please take a moment and review the information from Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. They are offering a free program for students from area high schools. There are opportunities for 10, 11, and 12th grade students and staff. The program takes place at University of Richmond and has been attended by a …
Oct 16
SEAC Meeting Dates and Agenda
Exceptional Ed-Gifted by : In order to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, it is vital that schools and families work together. The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is one forum in which parents can communicate openly with HCPS and collaborate to provide input on improving special education services. I invite you to post the …
Oct 10
Teacher Discipline Referral Process via the Grade Book
by : Wendy Martin Good Afternoon: Power Teacher Discipline Referral Process Is Now Available! The feature in the Power Teacher Grade book that allows a teacher to create an entry regarding a student’s behavior is now available for schools to begin using. All teachers have access to this feature as long as they have a …
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