If you have a current 5th grade student, believe it or not, it is time to think ahead to middle school! Henrico students can attend the zoned middle school for their home address, or they can apply to two different specialty programs for middle school. Applications for both specialty middle school programs are open September 12, 2024 to October 7, 2024.
One option is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. A ParentSquare message with the application link was sent to 5th grade families on September 12th. The application link can also be found in Schoology>Counselor's Corner>Grade 5. You can also directly access the application link here. Students who are zoned for Chamberlayne Elementary and are accepted to attend the IB program go to Fairfield Middle. There is an open house for prospective IB students and parents on September 19th from 4:30-5:30 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm (identical sessions) at Fairfield.
A second option is the Center for Innovation. Acceptance to this program is through a lottery system. Students who are zoned for Chamberlayne Elementary and are accepted to attend the Center for Innovation go to John Rolfe Middle. There is a parent info session about the Center for Innovation on September 17th from 6-7 pm at John Rolfe.
The deadline to apply for both programs is October 7th. Late applications are not accepted.
For all students, regardless of which middle school they will attend, 6th grade course enrollment information will be sent home in December or January. If you have questions, please reach out to your 5th grader's teacher or one of the school counselors.