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For the high school in DeKalb County, Georgia, see Tucker High School.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Address
Map
2910 North Parham Road

Henrico
,
Virginia
23294

United States
Information
School typePublic, High School
Founded1962
School districtHenrico County Public Schools
SuperintendentAmy E. Cashwell
PrincipalArt Raymond
Staff108.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,916 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.74[1]
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)    Orange and blue
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
AAA Central Region
AAA Colonial District
MascotTiger
RivalDeep Run High School
Glen Allen High School
Hermitage High School
PublicationThe Hearing
NewspaperThe Gavel
YearbookThe Witness

John Randolph Tucker High School is a public high school in the West End of Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is named after lawyer and judge John Randolph Tucker.[2] Its students and faculty often refer to themselves as “Tigers," and locals often refer to the school as "Tucker." The school had approximately 1,900 students and more than 105 classroom teachers during the 2022-23 school year. The school attracts students from across Henrico County to participate in its International Baccalaureate Programme, Advance College Academy, and Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (Immersion).[3] A new J.R. Tucker High School, similar to Glen Allen High School, was built on the location of the former athletic fields and opened for the 2021-22 school year. The old school buildings were demolished and athletic fields built in their place.[4]

Specialty centers

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Sunset at J.R. Tucker High School

Of the nine comprehensive high schools in Henrico County, Tucker is the only one to host three speciality centers: Advanced College Academy, International Baccalaureate, and Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (commonly known as Immersion).[5]

The Advance College Academy is designed for students within the program to earn an associate degree in social sciences from J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) in addition to an advanced high school diploma from J. R. Tucker. The students are simultaneously enrolled in both institutions without cost. The program is founded on the standards of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. The 60 college credits earned through the program are earned in the last two years of high school.[6] The students beginning learning the college level material starting their junior year.[7][better source needed]

The I.B Program at J.R. Tucker was first authorized in the 2008-09 school year for the first class of ninth grade IB Middle Years Programme students and, two years later, expanded to include the diploma programs.[8][9] Tucker's I.B. program is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of IB World Schools. Students at Tucker have to complete Creativity, Action, and Service projects throughout all four years of high school to explore their community and identity, a personal project in the summer after ninth grade to engage in creating a final product of the student's interests, and an extended essay — a university level paper under 4,000 words with a topic of choice — during 11th grade.[10][11] The middle years certificate is awarded based on CAS projects in the ninth and 10th grade, meeting certain International Baccalaureate assessment scores in classes, and the personal project score. The International Baccalaureate Diploma requires doing well in CAS projects, International Baccalaureate assessments, and an extended essay.[12]

The Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship was founded in the 1993-94 school year. Most immersion students have already had one year of study of Spanish. To apply, students should be prepared to take an entrance exam in addition to submitting their transcript and application essay.[13] The program consists of continuing Spanish in immersive classes through high school, taking at least one year of a supplemental language, and opportunities such as studying abroad for credit, gaining entrance with guest speakers, field trips, and cultural events.[14] The students take approximately two-to-three center classes in a seven block schedule, focusing on oral and written Spanish as well as the culture, literature and art of Spanish-speaking countries.[15] Once the program is completed, a special seal is placed onto the graduating student's diploma.

After the Patrick Henry game at the old Wells Stadium in 2009, fans and players celebrate on the field.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Tucker High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  2. ^ RVA, Urban Views (2019-04-23). "J.R. Tucker Alumni Celebrate School's History". Urban Views RVA: RVA's Urban Internet Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-07-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ Vrabel, Mike (September 20, 2018). "Henrico County to replace two high schools by 2021". WRIC News. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "Specialty Centers & Programs". Henrico County Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25.
  6. ^ "Overview". ACA.
  7. ^ a student in the program
  8. ^ "Homepage". Harper's Highlights: J. R. Tucker.
  9. ^ "Program Overview". Harper's Highlights: J. R. Tucker.
  10. ^ "Extended Essay". Harper's Highlights: J. R. Tucker.
  11. ^ "CAS". Harper's Highlights: J. R. Tucker.
  12. ^ "Mainpage". International Baccalaureate Program.
  13. ^ "Prospective Students". Center for World Languages.
  14. ^ "Overview". Center for World Languages.
  15. ^ "About Us". Center for World Languages.
  16. ^ "Jim Gilmore". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  17. ^ O'Connor, John (April 21, 2012). "Ex-Tucker star Legler returns to Richmond as AAU hoops coach". Richmond Times-Dipatch. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  18. ^ "Debbie Matenopoulos Biography @ Reality TV World". Reality TV World.
  19. ^ "Kingsport Times-News".
  20. ^ "Loading..." www.whoislog.info.
  21. ^ "Amir Sadollah UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  22. ^ Costello, Rory. "Mac Scarce – Society for American Baseball Research". sabr.org.
  23. ^ John Koblin (August 10, 2009). "Meet Michael Schmidt, the Young Times Writer Who Exposes Baseball's Worst". The New York Observer. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  24. ^ Burns, Jake. "Friends say Rep. Abigail Spanberger has changed what a politician should look like". 6 News Richmond. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  25. ^ "Who is Rick Wagoner?". WardsAuto. 2006-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  26. ^ Reid, Zachary. "Richmond Symphony player tutors movie star". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
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