Reynolds Advance College Academy

reynolds.edu/aca | (804) 523-5606

Reynolds ACA graduating classes:

34 students in 2015 (left) 125 students in 2018 (right)

Reynolds Advance College Academy (ACA) provides outstanding high school students the opportunity to earn an associate degree while completing the requirements for their high school diploma. We have carefully selected and sequenced the college course work in the program so that you can satisfy the requirements of the high school diploma and associate degree, at the same time.

Visit our website www.reynolds.edu/aca, where you’ll find detailed information about:

Colleges and Universities

• Acceptances for all graduating classes since 2015

• Data on transferring college credits earned through the Reynolds ACA

Reynolds ACA Career Coaches

• The Reynolds ACA Career Coach Initiative providing ACA students counseling on career choices and successful transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout their four years in the program

Academic Programs

• ACA degree programs in six area high schools

• The “Habits of Mind” that form the foundation of the program: Creativity | Curiosity | Engagement | Flexibility | Metacognition (Thinking about Thinking) |

Openness | Persistence | Responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions

• Characteristics of successful ACA students

• Benefits of the program

• Communicating with faculty

• Summer Learning Community

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For more information about Reynolds ACA, visit our website at reynolds.edu/aca or contact:

Mr. Allen RiddleCoordinator of Dual EnrollmentReynolds Community College

wriddle@reynolds.edu(804) 523-5170

Ms. Karen Pettis-WaldenDirector of Admissions

Reynolds Community Collegekpettis-walden@reynolds.edu

(804) 523-5029

Ms. Elizabeth Roerink ACA Career Coach at HCPS HS

eroerink@reynolds.edu(804) 523-5140

Ms. Jennifer Crowder ACA Coordinator at Patrick Henry HS

jcrowder@hanover.k12.va.us (804) 365-8020

Ms. Caroline Fuller ACA Career Coach at Patrick Henry HS

cfuller@reynolds.edu(804) 523-5789

Ms. Catherine Sims ACA Cooridnator at HCPS HS

csims@hcps.us(804) 723-2201

WHERE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS GET STARTED

Reynolds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family medical history or genetic information, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor. Reynolds offers programs under its open admissions policy. Admission to select vocational programs is based on a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. For the full policy and a list of select programs, visit reynolds.edu.

The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Social Science DegreeOffered at Patrick Henry High School and HCPS High School

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 SUMMER SESSION GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Adv. English 9 Adv. English 10 Health 115 English 111 and English 112 English 244 and English 242

Adv. Modern Global Studies AP Euro History Student Development 100 History 121 and History 122 Political Science 211 and

Political Science 212

Advanced Biology Advanced Chemistry Math 167 and Math 245 **French 101 and French 102 orSpanish 201 and Spanish 202

9th Grade Health & PE 10th Grade Health & PE Psychology 200 and Psychology 230 Biology 101 and Biology 102

World Language World Language World Language AP Statistics or AP Calculus B/C

Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Precalculus Student Selected ScienceInformation Technology 115

and Approved Reynolds Elective

High School Elective High School Elective Econ & Personal Finance High School Elective

High School Elective High School Elective High School Elective High School Elective

Notes:• Courses in green-shaded cells are required and taken at the ACA high school location (all on either A-days or B-days).• Courses in pink-shaded cells are suggested and taken at the student’s zoned school (on the other school day).• Courses in the blue-shaded cell (ITE 115 and Approved Reynolds Elective) should be completed prior to spring of senior year.• Students who successfully take Econ & Personal Finance in the summer or online will have a second High School elective (or study block) in 11th Grade.• Students who successfully test out of ITE 115 and take the Reynolds elective online will have a third High School elective (or study block) in 12th Grade.• Curriculum is effective for the Class of 2025 and subject to change as circumstances warrant. ** Based on sufficient enrollment and staffing

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