Frequently Asked Questions

Students currently in grade 5 who reside in Henrico County and are zoned to attend Holman, Hungary Creek, Pocahontas, Quiocassin, Short Pump or Tuckahoe middle schools are eligible to attend. All other Henrico middle schools are zoned for the Center for Innovation at John Rolfe.

Yes, students who are home-schooled are eligible for the lottery; they are not required to enroll until accepted to the center.

Fifty seats are currently projected for incoming sixth graders.  Academics are factored into the decision only with the requirement that students have successfully completed course requirements for the current year. Beyond course requirements, selections are based on the lottery.

The Center for Innovation is a new center/program option for students currently in grade 5, with a specialized curriculum and approach to teaching and learning. Eligible students can apply to multiple centers/programs, but can only select one to attend.

The Center for Innovation at Quiocassin Middle School will be aligned similarly to all HCPS middle schools. Students enrolled at any HCPS middle school have access to all prerequisite courses that may be required to apply to a high school specialty center.

If selected, students will secure a place at the Center for Innovation, provided all necessary criteria for advancing to the next grade level is met. Upon being chosen through the lottery, students will receive an acceptance notification on School Mint to confirm attendance at the Center for Innovation. Additionally, there will be a registration procedure for enrolling at Quiocassin Middle School.

Students interested in a platform where they can unleash their creativity, engage in hands-on projects and explore exciting career paths in business and STEM should consider applying to the Center for Innovation.

Transportation for students not currently zoned for Quiocassin Middle School will be provided through HCPS' hub system and is arranged from a neighborhood bus stop using the student’s home address. Transportation for students currently zoned for Quiocassin Middle School will use their assigned bus stop location. Transportation will be consistent with the same bus stop location for zoned school students. New students will complete a transportation registration form provided by the specialty center or program coordinator. Detailed information can be found at Bus Route Design.

The Center for Innovation is specific to the middle school level. However, there are course offerings and programs available in both comprehensive high schools and specialty centers that enable students to continue following their passions and pursue their academic and career goals.

Yes, Quiocassin will become the students' home school.

While courses specific to the Center for Innovation — math, reading, history and science — will be available in designated spaces throughout Quiocassin Middle School,  all other courses, general school day activities, extracurriculars and athletics will take place as part of the Quiocassin Middle School community.

HCPS is committed to systematic evaluation of all programs to meet the needs and demands of the students.

No, students are not required to reapply each year, but students must remain in good standing academically and in accord with the HCPS Code of Conduct.