Prior to admission, students participate in a screening activity run by the district's Center for Career Assessment Services. The student and a parent must attend a community orientation as well as a mandatory interview with the vocational instructor. Together, they develop a career plan. The staff at Virginia Randolph includes a principal, an assistant principal, an administrative aide, a guidance counselor and a guidance resource technician. The guidance technician provides students with assistance in applying for jobs, trade schools, colleges and scholarships.
Teachers divide each class into quarter units.
The time required to obtain a high school diploma or a vocational certificate varies for each student. Each student receives individual attention with a particular emphasis on regular attendance and preparation for the job market. Each of Henrico's eight comprehensive high schools has a center-based program devoted to a particular interest area. Learning opportunities are designed for each student and may involve schools and teachers throughout the county. Students from any Henrico County High School may apply to this center to complete the classes they need to meet graduation requirements.