Welcome!
Argyle’s Magnet Focus
Graphic Design Programming through Gaming and Robotics
Website Development
Digital Media ProductionTech Solutions
Pathways for Learning
Prepare students for more advanced tech courses Chesapeake Bay stewardship using Photostory
and Excel Introduction to programming using Lego
Mindstorm robots Use Dreamweaver to investigate roller coasters
and create a website based on science concepts Learn art techniques using Blender Develop 3D models using Google Sketchup
ICT 6
Programming through Gaming and Robotics
Programming Fundamentals
Testers and developers of video gamesIncorporates math concepts Uses Pbasic to program robotic movementBased on modified MIT lessons
Programming ConceptsFocuses on programming using Visual Basic Write programs that utilize math equations to solve problemsJHU Robotics competition (winner of multiple categories)
Gaming and
Robotics
Website Development
Website FundamentalsResearch e-waste and create websites Incorporate multimedia using Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and AudacityCreate websites based on science class content
Website DesignAdvanced Dreamweaver, Flash, JavascriptCreate websites that meet specific client needsCreate a portfolio of their work to mimic job requirements in the workplace
Tech Solutions
Innovative MindsApplication onlyUnits included fashion technology and artificial intelligenceStudents identify and solve real world problems
Designing Tech SolutionsUse 12 step design process to examine how products are developedUse Lego Mindstorms to solve problemsExamine global and societal impacts of technology
Lego Mindstorm
Robots
Graphic Design
Digital ArtUse Photoshop and IllustratorExamine different periods in Art History and utilize techniquesCreate logo for company of their choosing
Art 8Studio projects examine the elements and principals of artPrint making, painting, paper collage, clay, 2D and 3D drawingExploration of self and art history
Finalist, MCPS 2012 Art Fair
Multimedia
Lights, Camera, LiteracyExplore literary conceptsStudents write scripts and create storyboardsFilm scripts and use iMovie to edit and create short movies
TV ProductionUse TV Studio to write and produce morning announcementsUse advanced editing and recording software such as Premier ElementsWrite and record Argyle Public Service Announcements
Student Produced
Work
Argyle Class of 2009, Ashley Yuen
Ashley Yuen is a senior at Blair High School in the Math, Science, and Computer Science Magnet Program.
Vice President of the Blair Red Cross Club
Treasurer of the Blair Key Club Writer for the Magnet Foundation. Conducted breast cancer research
at the National Institutes of Health A Siemens Competition
Semifinalist
ARGYLE ANDTHE 21ST CENTURY
TECHNOLOGY STUDENT
with Pat Yongpradit
THE BIG PICTURE:WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
2021The year that current 8th graders will
graduate from college
1 in every 2STEM jobs will be in computing in 2020
$78,730Average Salary of a Computing
Professional in 2011
#1Where computing job salaries rank among
the top 10 fastest growing job sectors
#1Where the DC area ranks in IT job hiring in
the nation.
2010, 2011Years that Money Magazine ranked
Software Engineer as Best Job in America
150,000jobs open in computing annually
100,000Computing Degrees & Certifications annually
50,000Jobs Unclaimed by Computing Students
19the percentage of HS students who
earned credits in Computer Science (2009)
Argyle is preparing your students to be 21st Century Innovators.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARGYLE?
Level 2: Level 2: AP Computer AP Computer
ScienceScience
Level 3 and Level 3 and 4: 4:
Advanced Advanced CSCS
ResearchResearch
Level 1: Level 1: Designing Designing
Technology Technology SolutionsSolutions
At Springbrook
Andrew
AJ
Jacen
Argyle: From spark to flame High School: From flame to fire
College: From fire to INFERNO
PTSAWe are Argyle and we are
Inventing the Future
Come Grow With Us
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