Short Pump Schools- Henrico County Redistricting Update

Well, the new redistricting maps for proposed Henrico County school districts have already been posted on the Henrico county website and there seems to be some significant changes from the original alternatives.

Apparently, these updated maps take into account “feeder” patterns which I believe has to do with keeping as many kids together as they go from elementary to middle to high school.  There is also a grandfathering plan which gives options for certain current students who may be affected by changes.

Many short pump neighborhoods are affected. Here are some key links

http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/boundaries/redistricting.html

Feeder pattern tables:

http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/boundaries/RedistrictingFiles/HighSchool2010/FebruaryPairing%201%20and%202%20Feeder%20Pattern%20Analysis%20Tables%20090212.pdf

There seem to be two maps being considered at this juncture: pairing 1 and pairing 2 http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/boundaries/RedistrictingFiles/HighSchool2010/February/Pairings%201%20and%202%2011%20X%2017%20Overlay%20090211.pdf

I know that the two options make a big difference for certain neighborhoods such as the Twin Hickory neighborhoods that are east of Nuckols.  Those may be removed from Deep Run under one option.

Another interesting change is the Colonies neighborhood which traditionally goes to Pocohantas.  Under both plans, those children will go to Short Pump Middle but the high school is still up in the air with one plan having them going to Godwin and the other Deep Run.

It is important you review these and provide comments on the two options if you have helpful thoughts and opinions.Comments can be sent to chairs of each committee:

Elementary – J. LEE HIGGINBOTHAM, JR. jlhigginbotham@henrico.k12.va.us

Middle School – DIANNE B. SEARGENTdbseargent@henrico.k12.va.us

High School – Jeff Franz  jfranz@henrico.k12.va.us