Jackson River Technical Center Program Application SY 2025-2026

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Equal educational opportunities shall be available for all students, without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, ancestry, or marital or parental status. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students. No student, on the basis of sex or gender, shall be denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege or advantage or be denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.

Before filling out and submitting this application, please read the following information:

ALL students interested in enrolling for the first time in a CTE program at Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC) are required to complete this application to be considered for initial acceptance into a program at the entry level course regardless of grade level or enrollment in previous JRTC courses.

JRTC program courses have limited availability and are capped at 20 students per course. All applications are reviewed by program instructors and administrator(s) and ranked based on application responses. Notice of acceptance will be given by your school counselor at the time of scheduling. Priority is given to students who are able to complete the full 3 year program in good academic standing.

JRTC programs require students to be in grade 10 with few exceptions. If you are applying for acceptance into a program as a 9th grader, special permission must be granted by the JRTC principal after consultation with your guidance counselor. The exceptions to this include Marketing and Technical Drawing and Design in which 9th graders are allowed to take. Additional information may be necessary before your application is considered, and you may be required to participate in an interview with the program instructor and/or JRTC principal. If you are an 8th grader completing this application to take courses as a 9th grader next year, the only programs available for you to select are Technical Drawing and Design and Marketing.

JRTC students are expected to attend all classes, participate fully in the instructional program AND follow all expectations outlined in the course syllabus including code of conduct. Successful candidates have a strong work ethic, an exceptional attendance record, are motivated to learn new skills and have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.

JRTC enforces rules for program advancement that apply to a student's attendance, academic performance and personal conduct. If accepted into a program at JRTC, advancement to the next level will depend on your commitment and performance in each of these areas.

Current or past JRTC students who do not meet the criteria to advance to the next level may complete an application for consideration into the entry level course within a different program.

An overview of all JRTC programs and requirements can be found in the 2025 edition of the JRTC Course Catalog and Career Pathways Guide under the Parents & Students tab at jrtc.ahps.k12.va.us or by clicking this link: JRTC Course Catalog and Career Pathways Guide 2025 Hard copies are available from your school counselor.

Directions for Completing this Application:

Only completed applications will be considered.
A separate application must be submitted for each program of interest.
Students should be prepared to answer all questions and provide the email address of a teacher, counselor or administrator who can attest to your work ethic and desire to learn.
Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Applications received after April 1 will be placed on a waiting list and will only be considered if space allows.
If you need assistance in completing the application process or have any questions, please see your school counselor.

Which program are you applying for in this application?

Select only one. If you are applying for acceptance into additional programs, you must complete a separate application for each program.

Programs with an asterisk * have specific clothing requirements needed for safety and students must complete and pass the OSHA 10 safety training modules within the first few weeks of the introductory course.

Nurse Aide is a very popular and competitive program. If you are applying for the Nurse Aide program, please carefully consider your commitment to completing the program at JRTC. Acceptance into our program and then transitioning to a competing program means that your participation has likely eliminated the opportunity for another committed candidate.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS FULL. NURSE AIDE IS NEARING CAPACITY.

Is this your FIRST or SECOND choice of program?

If you will be submitting an application for multiple JRTC programs, and this is not your first or second choice, select the third option "Other".

Last Name *

First Name *

Middle Name *

What is your CURRENT grade level?

If submitting an application after May 29, 2025, indicate the grade level you were in last year.

Date of Birth *

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In 75 words or less, explain the reasons why this program is of interest or important to you. *

Provide the school email address of a teacher, school counselor or school administrator who would serve as a good reference for you. Be sure to ask his/her permission before listing as a reference on this application. *

Have you been enrolled in another JRTC program before? *

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, in which program were you previously enrolled?

Please read and acknowledge the following statements: *

I understand that this is an application process and that not all students are accepted to Jackson River Technical Center. I also understand that I am not guaranteed acceptance into my first choice of programs.

I have read and understand the AHPS nondiscrimination statement at the top of this application. To view a current list of compliance officers and how they can be reached, visit the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools website at http://www.ahps.k12.va.us

By submitting this application, I understand that JRTC programs have special requirements for manner of dress, the use of technology including personal devices, professional activities and public interactions as appropriate to safety, workplace agreements, and/or current industry requirements.

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