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Academies of Loudoun A STEM center for innovation, exploration, research, and collaboration “What you know is far less important than what you can do with what you know”, Tony Wagner Agenda • Learn about the Academies of Loudoun Programs • Review Admission Criteria • Question and Answer
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Academies of LoudounA STEM center for innovation, exploration, research, and collaboration
“What you know is far less important than what you can do with what you know”, Tony Wagner
Agenda• Learn about the Academies of
Loudoun Programs • Review Admission Criteria • Question and Answer
of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET)
• Academy of Science (AOS)
• Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA)
Academy of Engineering & Technology• Apply in the fall of 8th grade• 3 pathways
Academy of Science• Apply in the fall of 8th grade• 1 pathway
Advanced Academy of Engineering & Technology• Apply in the winter of 10th Grade• 2 pathways
MATA• Apply in the winter of 9th, 10th or 11th grades• 27 pathways
General Information
All Academy students are concurrently enrolled as full-time students in Loudoun County Public Schools, attending the Academies of Loudoun and their home high school on alternating days.
Transportation is provided to the Academies of Loudoun.(LCPS Transportation Office)
Academy of Engineering &
Technology (AET)
Students apply in 8th grade
The Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) curriculum strives to provide advanced academic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathways for students to engage in the study of
• Engineering • Entrepreneurship • Information Technology
All AET courses are honors level or above. Courses are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP, Dual Enrollment and Multivariable Calculus courses are weighted at 1.0
AET Pathways
AET EngineeringDesigned for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET Engineering students will be required to complete multiple engineering research projects while attending the AET.
AET EntrepreneurshipDesigned for students who are interested in STEM fields and wish to engage in an intensive study of developing, marketing and managing STEM related businesses. All AET Entrepreneurship students will be required to develop multiple, STEM focused business and marketing plans.
AET Information Technology (IT)Designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of computer science and information technologies. All AET IT students will be required to design, develop and conduct multiple research projects while attending the AET.
AET Engineering
4-year program
9th 10th 11th 12th
AET Integrated Math I AET Integrated Math II(verified math credit)
AET AP Calculus (AB or BC)
AET AP Statistics (math credit)orAP Calculus BC or MultivariableCalculus
AET Integrated Science I AET Integrated Science II(verified science credit)
AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science)
AET Engineering I(CTE credit)
AET Engineering II(CTE credit)
AET Engineering III -Junior Research (science elective credit)
AET Engineering Senior Research*(science elective credit)
*AET Engineering Senior Research topics may include chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, robotics, aerospace, or applied engineering research
*All AET courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP, Dual Enrollment, and Multivariable Calculus courses are weighted at 1.0
*** AET Course Descriptions
AET Information Technology
4-year program
9th 10th 11th 12th
AET Integrated Math I AET Integrated Math II(verified math credit)
AET AP Calculus (AB or BC)
AET AP Statistics (math credit)orAP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus
AET Physics AET Research Chemistry(verified science credit)
AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science)
AET Information Technology and Computer Science(CTE credit)
AET AP Advanced Computer Science (science credit)
AET Junior Research –CS Investigations(science elective credit)
AET ITCS Senior Research*(science elective credit)
*AET IT Senior Research topics may include software, computer systems, internet of things, virtual reality, or mobile/web application development research
*All AET courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP, Dual Enrollment, and Multivariable Calculus courses are weighted at 1.0
*** AET Course Descriptions
AET Entrepreneurship4-year program
*All AET courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP, Dual Enrollment, and Multivariable Calculus courses are weighted at 1.0
** AET Course Descriptions
Academy of Science (AOS)
(Students apply in 8th grade)
The Academy of Science (AOS) curriculum strives to provide students the opportunity to deeply engage in mathematics, science, and research and to promote creativity and innovation through problem solving and collaboration.
All AOS courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AOS AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
AOS is a 4-year program
AOS 4-year
program
9th 10th 11th 12th
AOS Integrated Science I & II(Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics)
200 min period
AOS Integrated Science III (2 verified credits - Earth Science & Chemistry)
AOS Sophomore Science Research
200 min period
AOS Biology AP Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science)
AOS Junior Science Research AOS Senior Science Research
AOS Math Analysis and Computational Modeling I (verified math credit)
AOS Math Analysis and Computational Modeling II with Statistics
AOS AP Calculus ABor
AOS AP Calculus BC
AOS AP Calculus BCor
AOS Multivariable Calculus DE
**All AOS courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AOS AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
AOS Course Descriptions
AET and Home HS
Scheduling (Engineering)
AET Engineering PathwayAET Courses-9th Grade Home HS CoursesMATH: AET Integrated Mathematics I(Algebra II/Trig and Math Analysis)
EnglishSocial ScienceHealth & Physical EducationWorld LanguageSCI: AET Integrated Science I
(Physics and Chemistry)
CTE: AET Engineering Studies I
AET Courses-10th Grade Home HS CoursesMATH: AET Integrated Mathematics II(Algebra II/Trig and Math Analysis)
EnglishSocial ScienceHealth & Physical EducationWorld LanguageSCI: AET Integrated Science II
(Physics and Chemistry)
CTE: AET Engineering Studies II
2 math (1 verified), 2 science (1 verified), 2 CTE credits (concentration sequence, satisfies Fine Arts or CTE credit)
2 English, 2 social science, 2 Health and PE, 2 World Language
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Admissions Criteria
All applicants:
• Enrolled in Algebra I or above at the time of application• Writing Assessment Score • STEM Thinking Skills Assessment Score• Final grade of C or above in math and science in grades 6 and 7 and Semester 1 of
8th grade
Academies of Loudoun
Admissions Timeline
• August 18, 2021 – Fall admissions window opens
• October 22, 2021 - Fall admissions window closes at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
• **November 6 or 13, 2021 - Writing and STEM Thinking Skills Assessments. Transportation will be available from all middle schools to the Academies of Loudoun.
• Late March 2022 – Admission offers will be posted in admissions portal
• Late March-May 2022 - Students must accept or decline all admissions offers
*Dates are subject to change, please verify in late summer 2021**Testing dates will be finalized once we understand COVID restrictions in Fall 2021
The Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) program strives to provide significant and relevant learning in Career & Technical Education (CTE) which allows students to explore and innovate while preparing for 21st century college and careers.
1-year pathway options
Administration of Justice Auto Collision RepairBiotechnologyBuilding ConstructionCertified Nurse AideCISCO DECulinary ArtsCybersecurity DEEmergency Medical Technician Environmental Plant Science DEFirefighterHealth Informatics
Introduction to Health & Medical Science DE (10th grade only)
HVAC
MasonryTV Production & Digital MoviemakingVeterinary Science
2-year pathway options
Auto Service Technology
Biomedical Technology
Computer & Digital Animation
Computer Integrated Engineering & Design DE
Cosmetology
Graphic Communications
Medical Laboratory Technology DE
Pharmacy Technology DE
Radiology Technology DE
Welding DE
Monroe Advanced Technical
Academy (MATA) A Virginia Governor's Career and Technical STEM
Academy
(Apply in High School)
*Additional requirements for MATA Dual Enrollment (DE)
MATA offers 27 career-preparation pathways:
