2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA 23220 804 968 1820 info@coderva.org

February 21, 2025

Feb 24, 2025 | Raptor Rundown

Good afternoon, CodeRVA Families-

We have had a lot of emails between us this week, so we will keep this one to the point with reminders.  Before we get started though, a huge Thank You to our CodeRVA PTSA and all the parents who provided a wonderful Baked Potato Bar on Tuesday.  It was a fantastic treat and we were so grateful!

First, here are two reminders you saw last week from our School Counseling team.

  • Attention All 11th Grade Families!  On Wednesday, March 5, all 11th grade students will have the opportunity to sit for the SAT. This will take place at CodeRVA and is free of charge.  

  • This day will be an asynchronous learning day for all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students should plan to work on their coursework from home on this day. 

    • 11th graders should plan to arrive as they normally do (between 8-8:50 AM) using their regular transportation.

    • Students will begin testing at 8:50 AM. The SAT exam generally takes between two and three hours, including breaks.

    • Lunch will be provided following the conclusion of the test, with snacks provided during breaks.

    • Students are allowed to leave following the conclusion of the test. Those that do not leave after testing will be provided lunch and a space to work quietly following testing.

    • If you have any additional questions, please contact your student’s School Counselor.

  • Attention Families of 9th grade students!

    • On Tuesday March 11th during rotations 1 and 2, ninth graders at CodeRVA Regional High School will sit for their Writing Performance Based Assessment. This is the first of three parts required to complete this assessment that happens in 9th grade, while the second and third parts are taken in tenth grade. For students who are absent on March 11, a make-up day is scheduled for March 13.

    • This assessment will be used as part of students’ writing portfolios that will serve as their End of Course (EOC) Writing SOL, and upon their successful completion, will result in a verified credit in writing, which is required for graduation.  Our students have been working hard over the past several weeks to prepare for this assessment, and we are confident that they will be successful! Go Raptors!

Next, here is another reminder from our School Counselors about our Flex Day next week:

  • School Counselors will be speaking with our 11th graders about what they need to know for our upcoming SAT School Day Test on Wednesday, March 5th.

  • Our Reynolds Career Coach, Carolyn Young, will be completing applications with half of our 10th graders who have declared for the Associate Degree and Applied with Dual Enrollment Pathways. (The other half of our 10th grade AD/DE cohort will complete their applications at another time).

Here are two items our friends at the Virginia Department of Education asked us to pass along:

Top 100 Professions and Top 10 Degree Programs to Support Student Academic and Career Planning  Questions?  Contact: William Hatch, Associate Director, Program Administration and Workforce Development, Office of Career and Technical Education, CTE@doe.virginia.gov

  • To help support student academic and career planning, the top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training, and skills required for each profession, and the top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by median pay of program graduates have been updated:

    • View the Top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training, and skills required for each such profession

    • View the Top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by median pay of program graduates

  • The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service in collaboration with the VDOE has researched and compiled this data for the 2024-25 school year. The information is based on occupational employment statistics and educational attainment data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well as longitudinal wage data produced by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

“After FAFSA: What Happens Next?” Webinar for Students and Families Questions? Contact: Brittany Everett, Postsecondary Access and Success Specialist, Brittany.Everett@doe.virginia.gov

  • High school students, parents, and guardians who are interested in learning about financial aid options for college are invited to attend one of the “After the FAFSA: What Happens Next?” webinars hosted by Level Up Virginia and Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

  • Topics covered include how to review your FAFSA, submission summary, what to expect from colleges, the verification process, how to interpret your award offer, and additional funding options.

  • Register today with the After FAFSA Webinar Registration Form to attend a session on February 27 from 6-7:15 p.m. Sessions are free.

That is it for this week, Raptors!  I look forward to getting into our normal routine next week.  We’re also anticipating some 60 degree days ahead.  Hooray!

#WeAreCodeRVA

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Previous Raptor Rundown Reminders

You can order your 2025 Yearbook now online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686). Yearbooks are $30. The last day to order is Friday, March 28, 2025.

  • All orders will need to be picked up from CodeRVA in May.

  • Seniors only! While ordering your yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 17686), families and friends can design a Senior Pride Ad. Personalize your ad with your favorite photos and an encouraging message to your graduate. All Senior pride ads must be created by Friday, March 14, 2025.

  • Questions? Please contact scott.ludlow@coderva.org or kelly.culbertson@coderva.org

Get Ready to Run! The Raptor Run (5k) is Back! 

  • Join us on March 15 at 10 AM at Deep Run Park in Henrico County for a fun-filled race supporting the PTSA!

  • Registration Fees:

    • $25 – Non-PTSA Members

    • $20 – PTSA Members

    • FREE – CodeRVA Students

  • Sign up by February 28 and get a FREE t-shirt!

  • All finishers will receive a medal!

  • After the run, stick around to hang out with the CodeRVA PTSA and enjoy some refreshments!

  • Don’t miss out—gather your friends, lace up your running shoes, and let’s make this event a success!

  • Register today! https://coderva.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

  • #RaptorRun #PTSA #RunForFun #DeepRunPark