Home of the 1st RPS Governor’s Career and Technical

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Academy

Endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education

Richmond Technical Center FACTS

RTC: Two buildingslocated on

Richmond’s North Side

RTC North

RTC South

2015 Seddon Way

202 Westwood Ave

RICHMOND TECHNICAL CENTER

9th thru 12 Grade Students8th Pilot Program

Students Enrollment Areas

Richmond City Counties:

Charles CityKing & Queen King William

West Point

RTC CLUSTERS

CLUSTERS

STEM

Student Services

Construction Services

Medical Services

Business & Personal Services

Communications & Technology

Transportation & Manufacturing

Performance Learning Center(PLC)

2011-12High School Programs

• Business Information and Technology• Design Multimedia and Web Technologies• Entrepreneurship• Medical Systems Administration• Sports Business Management 

• Career Connection• Career Investigations• Careers in Teaching• Construction Careers • Green Technology Careers• Health Careers Interpretation• Robotics I Career Investigation• Robotics II Careers Interpretations

• Health & Medical Services• Dental Assistant I • Dental Assistant II • EMT I, II,& III• Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences• Nurse Assistant I & II• Pharmacy Tech I & II • Sports Medicine I & II

• Family & Consumer Services• Culinary Arts for Business • Culinary Arts I &II

• Technology Education• Technical Drawing & Design• Architectural Drawing & Design • Computer Systems Technology

• STEM Engineering• Digital Electronics• Digital Visualization• Introduction to Engineering Design• Principles of Engineering

 • STEM Therapeutic Services • Human Anatomy & Physiology• Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences• Nutrition & Wellness

2011-12High School Programs

Trade & Industry• Automotive Body Technology I & II• Automotive Technology I& II• Barbering I, II & III• Basic Small Engine Repair• Beauty Salon Assistant• Building Management I & II• Carpentry I & II• Cosmetology I & II• Electricity & Cabling I & II• Electronics Technology I & II• Graphic Imaging Design I & II• Greenhouse Management• Horticultural Sciences

• HVAC I& II• Landscaping Development• Masonry I & II• Physics of Technology I• Physics of Technology II• Precision Machining II• Small Engine Repair Technology I & II• Technology Foundations• Television Production I& II• Welding I & II

Successfully Preparing forYour Future Work Environments• Job Shadowing

• Mentors

• Internships

• Community Service

• Pre Apprenticeships

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

Student Leadership Organizations

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America

(FCCLA)

Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA)

Robotics

Skills USA

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Leadership Student Organization Competition Events

Virginia State Fair Student Competitors

RTC’s Partnerships or Volunteers

RTC Annual School-Wide Activities• Entrepreneurship Sessions• Workplace Readiness Sessions• Cluster Projects • Dress for Success Day• Financial Aid Seminars• Horticulture Flower Sales• OSHA Training & Testing • Dual Enrollment Testing• Student Organization Competition Events• Student Organization Officer’s Ceremony• PRE and POST Mock Job Interviews• Community Service • College/University Day• Parent Open House• Seniors” Citizen Beauty Day• CTE Month Activities• Career Fair• NTHS Induction Ceremony• Business Open House• Credential Training and Testing• On line School Store • Academic Extended Day• Awards/Recognition Night

RPS/RTC Highlights 2010-11Governor’s Academy for STEM

RTC Student Outcomes RTC Student Outcomes

InteractiveInteractive

ProjectsProjects

CollegeCollege

CreditsCredits

Workplace Workplace

ReadinessReadiness

SkillsSkills

Post-Post-

SecondarySecondary

NetworkingNetworking

VisitVisit

Colleges &Colleges &

Business Business

SitesSites

CredentialsCredentials ClinicalClinical

AndAnd

ResearchResearch

CareersCareers

ExplorationsExplorations

OSHAOSHA

CertificationCertification

& Internet & Internet

SafetySafety

ScholarshipsScholarships

AndAnd

AwardsAwards

LeadershipLeadership

Self-DirectedSelf-Directed

AndAnd

Responsibility SkillsResponsibility Skills

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers

EMT/ParamedicsEMT/Paramedics EngineersEngineers DoctorsDoctors

ArchitectsArchitects Physical TherapistsPhysical Therapists NutritionistsNutritionists

College Credits with STEM

Engineering & Technology Pathway - 14 college credits

Therapeutic Services Pathway - 18 college credits

Therapeutic ServicesTherapeutic Services (2009-2012)(2009-2012)

RPS Courses and Credits Dual Enrollment Credits (18)

9th Grade 2009

Intro to Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology (3) VUU

10th Grade 2010

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Human Anatomy & Physiology ( 8-pending)

Medical Terminology (8)- VUU

11th Grade 2011

Emergency Medical Technician I & II

Emergency Medical Technician III

Emergency Technician Basic (6)

EMT Clinic(1) (Summer) JSRCC

2012

12th Grade (Even Days)

Sports Medicine I & II

Summer Academic Enrichment Programs

Therapeutic Services

• Leadership Camp (8th Grade) RTC

• Jump Scope Stethoscope (K-12 Grades)

• VCU Middle Center Junior Project Health Careers

(8th -12th Grades) VCU

• VCU Physical Therapist Camp (10th-12th Grades)-VCU

• Youth Health Service Corps (10th-12th Grades)-VCU

• Mathematics Science Investigators

( 6th-11th Grades) UR

• Medical Explorers (9th-11th Grades) Richmond Community Hospital

• Junior Volunteers

(9th-12th Grades)Retreat Hospital

Summer Academic Enrichment Programs

Engineering and Technology

• RTC Leadership Camp-RTC

• Mathematics Science Investigators( 6th-11th Grades) UR

• RAPME (8th-11th Grades) VCU,VSU

• IGNITE” Camp (9th-11th Grades) VCU

• Advanced Math (6th-8th Grades) RPS

• Accelerated Math (6th-8th Grades) RPS

• Algebra Readiness (7th Grade) RPS

Engineering and Technology

9th Grade 2009

Introduction to Engineering (2 Groups) and Digital Visualization

10th Grade 2010

Principles of Engineering (2 groups) and Architectural Drawing & Design I

11th Grade 2011

Digital Electronics

Advance ADD II Computer-Aided Drafting I (3)

Computer-Aided Drafting II(3)

12th Grade 2012

Engineering Design & Development

Engineering Graphics (3)

Introduction to Engineering (2)

Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Methods (3)

RPS Courses and Credits Dual Enrollment (14)

Summer Programs

23

OUTCOMES OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE STEM ACADEMYSTEM ACADEMY

Realistic Career Experiences

Honor and College Credits

Workplace Credentials

Career & Technical Education Seal

Technical Diplomaor

Advanced Technical Diploma

Post-Secondary Opportunities

Future CTE Career Paths

Teaching Academy Geospatial Technology Programming Game Design Veterinarian Assistant Criminal Justice Medical Laboratory Technology Internet Marketing

100+ RTC Business Partners• Advanced Technology Institute Greyhound Bus Lines Richmond Ford• Aireco Supply Inc. Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown Richmond Public Schools TV Channel 99• Allen Mechanical Habitat for Humanity in Richmond Richmond Residential Services• Alstom Cooperation HCYU & Associates Consulting Engineers RMD Products• Ambassadors for Print & Graphics Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Excellence Ronald A. Williams, LTD• Arcet Welding Supplies ITT Technical Institute Rotary Club in Richmond• Astrya Corporation J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Royal Chevrolet• Auto Youth Educational System James Madison University RPS Information Communication & Technology Services• Black Data Processing Associates John Tyler Community College Sally Beauty Supply• Boswick Laboratories Johnson Controls, Inc. Science Museum of Virginia• Bryant & Stratton College Cool Smiles Dentistry Service Machine• Chesterfield Fire & EMS Lewis Günter Botanical Gardens Shea Management• City of Richmond Lincoln College of Technology Superior Tire & Auto• Comcast Company Liphart Steel The Hermitage Nursing Home• Community College Workforce Alliance Long John Silvers Timmons Group, Inc.• Cuisine’s Catering Lowe’s Home Improvement Ultra-Aire• Cushing Manufacturing MathScience Innovation Center United States Marine Corps• Daily Planet MathScience Investigators Universal Ford• Davidson Media Group NBC 12/WWBT U-turn Sports Performance Academy• Dominion Chevrolet Northern Tooland Equipment Virginia Air National Guard• Dominion Resources Services Oilfield Pipe & Supply Virginia Commonwealth University• Dr. Horsey & Dr. Byrd, DDS Old Dominion University Virginia Cooperative Extension• Dr. Sam English, DDS & Associates Page Auto Group Virginia Department of Transportation• Dr. Tabatha Grantham, DDS Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Virginia State University• Doubletree Downtown Richmond Pearson Jeep Virginia Air National Guard• Dunlap and Partners Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center Wachovia Bank• Dupont Inc. Quastar, LLC Walgreens Pharmacies• ECPI College of Technology R. E. Michel Co. Wal-Mart Brook Run• Electronic and Technology Resources Retreat Hospital Weinstein JCC• Farmer Machine Company Richmond Ambulance Authority Weinstein Properties• FedEx Ground RAPME Wiley & Wilson Company• Flinn’s Restaurant Richmond City Garage William Byrd Community House• First Market Bank Richmond Electricians’ JATC West Engineering

An innovative project supported by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation

$100,000.00

Educational Lab for Culinary Arts Program

Most Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I get to the RTC?

• How do I get home from RTC?

• How can I get college credit?

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RPS 2010 School BoardRPS 2010 School Board

Mrs. Kimberly M. Bridges, ChairMrs. Kimberly M. Bridges, ChairMrs. Dawn C. Page, Vice ChairMrs. Dawn C. Page, Vice Chair

Mr. Donald L. ColemanMr. Donald L. ColemanMrs. Kimberly B. GrayMrs. Kimberly B. Gray

Mr. Maurice A. HendersonMr. Maurice A. HendersonDr. Norma H. Murdoch-KittDr. Norma H. Murdoch-KittMrs. Adria A. Graham ScottMrs. Adria A. Graham Scott

Mrs. Chandra H. SmithMrs. Chandra H. SmithMrs. Evette L. WilsonMrs. Evette L. Wilson

Dr. Yvonne Brandon, SuperintendentDr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent