High School Life
This person oversees and coordinates extracurricular activities for students within a school, including sports, clubs, and events.
Athletic Director or Activity Director (AD for short)
A program, in partnership with Reynolds, that allows high school students to earn college credit, sometimes even an associate's degree, while simultaneously working towards their high school diploma.
Early College Academy
What do the three E's stand for?
Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment
A prestigious club where artistic students all around the school contribute their talents to exciting events and beautiful murals. Every year we set up thrilling artistic opportunities such as the Art Market.
National Art Honors Society
What age group does the Boys & Girls Club serve?
Rising 6th - rising 12th grade youth (Middle & High School students)
This is required before any student is accepted as a team member or is allowed to engage in tryouts or practice.
This type of learning connects what you do in school with real-world jobs through things like internships, externships, job shadowing, and school-based projects—helping you build skills for your future career.
Work Based Learning
A numerical representation of a student's academic performance, calculated by averaging the numerical value of letter grades earned in courses.
GPA - Grade Point Average
This student organization promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. It's focused on things like family, careers, and making a difference in your community. Members develop skills like creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
How much does it cost to attend the Club?
It's free to attend the club
This place at school is your go-to spot for help with college applications, career planning, scholarships, job searches, and figuring out what’s next after high school.
Future Center
An undergraduate academic degree typically earned after four years of study at a college or university
Bachelor's Degree
A form that students complete to apply for financial aid to help pay for college or career school. This aid can come from federal, state, and school sources, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.
FASFA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This student organization provides rich experiences in the areas of workplace readiness, advocacy, leadership, marketing, business partnerships, community engagement, financial management, and competitive events.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
What kinds of activities can you participate in at the Club?
Any type of program that interests you! Ex. Career Exploration, Workforce Development (Stipend based programs), STEM programs, Arts Programs, Mentoring, Character and Leadership, and more.
Name one course that is offered at the Richmond Technical Center
This type of occupation is a job that is experiencing a large number of openings due to various factors like industry growth, technological advancements, or changing demographics
High Demand Occupation
A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. The most common time for students to take this assessment is during their junior year, typically in the spring and again in the fall of their senior year. However, students can take them as early as their sophomore year or even earlier.
SAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test or ACT- American College Testing
The purpose of the this society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in RPS students. A cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher is required to join.
National Honors Society
How many Clubs does Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond have?
Seven (7): Lucille Brown Middle School, MLK Middle School, River City Middle School, Northside Club, Southside Teen Center (Bainbridge St.), Teen & Community Center (Creighton Rd.), Petersburg Club
These classes let you earn real college credit while still in high school—because you’re actually taking a college course, sometimes even on a college campus.
Dual Enrollment
This is the largest employer in the world
United States Military
A multiple-choice test used by the U.S. military to assess a person's aptitude for various military jobs.
AZVAP - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
If you're interested in joining a school club or activity and want more info, this is the best person to ask—they're usually a teacher or staff member who helps run the club.
Club Sponsor
Which RPS schools have Boys & Girls Clubs located in them?
Lucille Brown Middle School, MLK Middle School, River City Middle School