We are thrilled that you are interested in attending the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center!
Read the directions and timeline below to get your ACE Center application started! If at any time you need assistance, please contact any of the ACE Centers for assistance. (Contact numbers are listed below.)
Click here to see what classes are offered at our ACE Centers then return here to complete your application!
STEP 1: Students will select the appropriate application or selection form based on their grade level and status with the ACE Center and use their HCPS credentials to complete their application:
Middle School Applicants | |
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Middle School Applicants | Opening 9/30/24 Application Closes 11/15/24 |
Accepted ACE Centers Students | |
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Selection Form for 10th grade ACE students | Opening 11/13/23 |
*NEW* Selection Form for 9th grade ACE students | Opening 11/13/23 |
*NOTE: Early admittance in 10th grade is based on availability and requirements by program. Not available for all programs.
High School Applicants | |
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High School Applicants | Opening 9/30/24 Application Closes 11/15/24 |
Alternative HS Applications by Language | Spanish: Click here Arabic: Click here |
*NOTE: Students accepted in 8th grade should use one of the selection forms shown
STEP 2: Once you are ready to begin, click on the application link above that matches your grade level. Be sure that you are logged into your HCPS Google account. NOTE: If you were accepted as an 8th grade student to the ACE Center there is no need to reapply. Students previously accepted will designate a program selection for the upcoming school year directly to ACE Center Counselors in October 2024.
STEP 3. Complete your personal contact information and school information. Take your time and double-check your email address and contact phone numbers for accuracy. Your notification letter will be sent to the email address you entered. Students should use their HCPS email for contact.
STEP 4. Select the program you want to apply for on the next page.
STEP 5. In the last section of this application, you will answer a series of questions that are intended to communicate your interests and goals.
STEP 6. Once you are satisfied with your responses, you will submit your application. Remember, there is only ONE submission per student.
STEP 7. Congratulations, you have now officially applied to the ACE Center! Be sure to check your email for a copy of your application.
ACE Centers use a lottery selection process where all eligible students will be randomly selected to fill all our program openings. Eligible students are students who have successfully passed 5 or more courses the year prior to advancing to the next grade level. Current 10th or 11th grade students are accepted in their 8th grade year and Allied Health Speciality Center students are prioritized for placement into the program of their choice. In a two-year program, juniors have priority for open seats. High Tech, Practical Nursing, and Teacher Apprentice will follow their separate admissions process as required by the accrediting outside organization.
September 30th – The application is available online on the Specialty Center and CTE websites
October 2024 - Previously accepted 8th grade students will make selections for program placement with ACE Center Counselors.
October 25th - 31st - High school visits to the ACE Centers during the school day
November 12th - Open House for all ACE Centers (Hosted by the ACE Center at Hermitage, 6-7pm)
November 15th – Application deadline for both 8th grade applicants AND high school applicants
November 22nd – Application re-opens. All applications submitted on or after this date will be placed on a waiting list and will be reviewed/notified on a rolling basis as openings become available after January 27th. Students who have already applied do NOT need to reapply; they should contact their home school counselor to learn about which programs have openings. First-time applicants should apply for consideration to the open programs.
December 2nd - Practical Nursing Application closes and both the ACE application and St. Mary’s Application must be submitted.
January 9th – High school students and middle school students notified via email of acceptance status. Practical Nursing students will be notified in January 2025 (exact date TBD)
January 9th – High school students and middle school students are notified via email of acceptance status
February 12th – Middle school students are notified via email of acceptance status
February 21st - Eighth-grade students submit acceptance notifications to ACE Centers. Details of how to do so are explained in the acceptance email letter. High school students (10th or 11th grade) must notify their home school counselor of their intent to attend the ACE Center next school year.
January 27 - May 31- Students who applied after December 1st will be considered for openings on a rolling basis as they become available. During this time period, priority for remaining openings is given to students who applied by the initial deadline who were originally not selected.
NOTE: New applications will NOT be accepted after the first week of the school year. Students enrolling after the first week have typically missed the equivalent to 15 class periods of a standard course and have a difficult time catching up.
ACE Center at Hermitage – 804.756.3020
Russell Lewis, Counseling Director – rwlewis@henrico.k12.va.us
ACE Center at Highland Springs – 804.328.4075
Paula Harris, Counseling Director – pmharris@henrico.k12.va.us
ACE Center at Virginia Randolph – 804.261.5090
Mike Fennessey, Associate Principal – mffennessey@henrico.k12.va.us
