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

January 24, 2025

Jan 28, 2025 | Raptor Rundown

Good afternoon, CodeRVA Families-

What a week!  Thank you for your patience with this week’s inclement weather situation.  Although our school is about as modern as they come in many ways, we still rely on old-fashioned phone calls and texts from our partner divisions to come to a consensus when making a decision to close.  Having our third largest school partner cancel school just before 8 AM on Wednesday was an unusual situation, and we responded as quickly as possible.  However, it seems there was a glitch with our messaging system on Wednesday though as some families received the email, phone call, and text that were sent, but some only received the email or just the email and phone call.  As a reminder, if at any point our automated messages are blocked either on purpose or on accident, we will no longer contact you via that method.  On Fridays all families should receive The Raptor Rundown via their MAIN email and phone number for their student and an alert text.  If you are not receiving these communications, please let us know at info@coderva.org and we will research your individual situation.

As a follow up from last week, we wanted to share the slide that was reviewed with all students on January 21 when we returned to school, and we have continued to remind students of our new cell phone expectations as we settle into Marking Period 4.  Please continue to reinforce these expectations with your student, and do not hesitate to contact your student’s individual teachers if you have questions about specific guidelines for their classroom.

Here is another reminder from last week about an important event happening next week!

  • On Tuesday, January 28, please join our school counseling team for a virtual event: Getting Ready for Life After High School. The content of this presentation is geared toward families and students in 11th grade, but it is relevant to all grade levels. All are welcome! The event will begin at 6:30 PM and can be accessed using the following directions:

  • Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87612053589?pwd=NWbgZZVpkazVwagv0lqg7JGU8ICrDN.1

  • Meeting ID: 876 1205 3589; Passcode: KNqj9K

Now we have several future events you’ll want to mark on your calendar!

  • Check out what our School Counseling Department has planned for this upcoming Flex Day: Our School Counselors will be conducting a PSAT score overview presentation with 10th and 11th-grade students.

  • In two weeks, all students taking a Humanities class at CodeRVA will complete their second and final NWEA MAP Growth test for the year to measure growth in reading and English language proficiency. Testing will occur during their Humanities class. Please note, if your student is an 11th or 12th grader enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes, they will not complete a NWEA MAP Growth test. Testing will occur on 2/5 and 2/6 with make-ups scheduled for 2/7.

  • Attention Families of the Class of 2025!  Save The Date! The Class of 2025 will be participating in their Commencement Ceremony on Friday May 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Please note that doors will open 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Please see the GRCC Website for details about parking, accessibility, directions etc. You will receive a follow up message in the future with more information, including the number of guest tickets available and instructions on how to request additional tickets. Stay tuned!

  • Attention Families of the Class of 2025 whose students will be graduating with an Associate Degree!  J. Sargeant Reynolds’ Graduation is planned for May 13 at 2 PM.  Check out this link for more information!

Here is a message from our awesome PTSA you’ll want to check out.  Our staff will need to seriously consider a 5K after the wonderful National Pie Day treat the PTSA dropped off on Thursday.  It was delicious!  Thank you!

  • Looking for a Co-Chair for the Raptor Run!

  • The Raptor Run is coming up on March 15th at Deep Run Park in Henrico, and we’re searching for a parent to co-chair this exciting event! This role involves helping coordinate the event this year while learning the ropes to take over as chair for next year’s run.

  • If you’re organized, enthusiastic, and love supporting our school community, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and make a lasting impact. You’ll work alongside an amazing team to ensure this year’s event is a success.

  • Interested or want more details? Please reach out codervaptsa@gmail.com—we’d love to have you on board!  Let’s make this year’s Raptor Run unforgettable while setting up for an amazing event next year!

Last but not least today, here are two community events you may want to consider:

That is quite enough for one email, Raptors!  It looks like our weather is becoming a bit more seasonable in the week ahead, and I am ready for it!  I hope you have a great weekend, and we are looking forward to a full 5 days of school next week!

#WeAreCodeRVA

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Previous Raptor Rundown Reminders

Attention CodeRVA Regional High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors and their families! 

  • Herff Jones representatives will be at CodeRVA Regional High School on Friday, January 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to take cap and gown and Senior orders, Sophomore and Junior class ring orders and achievement jacket orders. Students and parents can view all products or place an order by going to hjvirgina.com or scanning the QR codes on the forms located here.

Attention Class of 2025!  Please see this note from our partners at Capital One!

  • GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.), in partnership with Capital One and the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), is hosting a series of free FAFSA workshops to assist students in completing their financial aid applications. These workshops will be held at the Capital One Cafe in Carytown (Richmond) and FAFSA participants have a chance to win an IPAD mini:

  •  Carytown Capital One Cafe (2933 W Cary St, Richmond, 23221); all sessions are on Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM

    • January 18; 25

    • February 8; 22

    • March 8; 22

  • No appointments necessary!

  • GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.) is a non-profit, college and career access organization, headquartered in Richmond.  GRASP’s goal is to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity for continuing education after high school, regardless of financial or social circumstances.  More information about GRASP is available at the website, www.grasp4va.org.

  • The FAFSA® form allows students to request federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, all in one application and is the basis for determining a student’s financial aid package.

Here is an update our RISING Junior and Senior families will want to check out:

  • We are sharing the following scheduling updates so that families can plan ahead.  Please mark your calendars now and stay tuned for updates.

  • All 11th grade students on the Associate Degree pathway will no longer have any gaps in their schedules during the school year as previous cohorts experienced. These students should plan to attend all marking periods of the 2025-26 school year and plan to attend for two weeks during Summer 2025 to complete two Dual Enrollment courses.  The dates for Summer Session are June 9 – July 17, 2025 (Monday-Thursday; 8:50 AM-2:56 PM).  Students will be assigned their specific two weeks within this window no later than February 28.  As a reminder, fees for these students’ Dual Enrollment courses are $15 per credit hour.

  • All 11th grade students taking Dual Enrollment classes through J. Sargeant Reynolds that are not on the Associate Degree pathway should plan to attend in person during all marking periods as well.  These students will no longer have any gaps in their schedules during the school year as previous cohorts experienced. These students should also plan to attend for two weeks during Summer 2025 to complete two Dual Enrollment courses. The dates for Summer Session are June 9 – July 17, 2025 (Monday-Thursday; 8:50 AM-2:56 PM).  Students will be assigned their specific two weeks within this window no later than February 28. As a reminder, fees for these students’ Dual Enrollment courses are $15 per credit hour.

  • All 11th grade students not enrolled in any Dual Enrollment courses should also plan to attend in person through Friday, May 29, 2026.

  • All 12th grade students on the Associate Degree pathway should plan to attend in person all marking periods through the end of Marking Period 5 (4/15/26). At the conclusion of MP5, students on the Associate Degree will have completed all requirements for their high school diploma and Associate Degree (unless they are completing a world language course during their 12th grade year). These students should not plan to attend classes after MP5 concludes.  These students should plan to attend for two weeks during Summer 2025 to complete two Dual Enrollment courses. The dates for Summer Session are June 9 – July 17, 2025 (Monday-Thursday; 8:50 AM-2:56 PM).  Students will be assigned their specific two weeks within this window no later than February 28. As a reminder, fees for these students’ Dual Enrollment courses are $15 per credit hour.

  • All 12th grade students taking Dual Enrollment classes through J. Sargeant Reynolds who are not on the Associate Degree pathway should plan to attend in person through Friday, May 8, 2026. Following the conclusion of their Dual Enrollment courses on April 15, 2026, there may be an option to arrive late or leave early if they have transportation available. More details will be shared during the spring about this possible option. As a reminder, fees for these students’ Dual Enrollment courses are $15 per credit hour.

  • All 12th grade students on the Web Design pathway should plan to attend in person through Friday, May 8. Following the conclusion of their Web Design courses on April 15, students will be given the option to arrive at the beginning of Rotation 3 if they have transportation available. More details will be shared during the spring about the late arrival option. Students that do not arrive late during this time will be assigned to a specific location to complete work.  As a reminder, fees for these students’ Dual Enrollment courses are $15 per credit hour.

  • All 12th grade students not enrolled in any Dual Enrollment courses should plan to attend in person through Friday, May 8, 2026.