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The Technology Academy at Landstown High School |
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| The Technology Academy at Landstown High School opened as a school-within-a school in September 2001. It features a cutting-edge curriculum especially designed for students with a deep interest in and talent for technology. The innovative learning environment provides students the added advantage of combining academic and technical training that will prepare them for a variety of post-graduation choices. | ||||||||
Program of Study |
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| Three major career strands – Entrepreneurship Technology, Information Technology, and Pre-engineering Technology – comprise the program of study. In addition, all strands will have entry and exit points within the curriculum so that students have increased flexibility in career and college choices. A benefit of this flexibility is that a student is not locked into a program for the duration of his or her high school career. Students are required to complete three full electives in a strand in order to complete their Academy requirements. | ||||||||
Core Academy Curriculum |
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| The following descriptions and courses will serve as the Core Academy Curriculum with additional courses added as the Academy develops. | ||||||||
| Entrepreneurship Technology The courses in marketing education provide skills and knowledge needed for students furthering their education or considering careers in marketing and management. Marketing education courses include instruction in marketing, advertising, fashion and retail sales, customer service, and hotel management. |
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| Information Technology Information technology has an increasing presence in day-to-day life and the need for education to bridge the digital divide is more critical than ever. The Information Technology strand of Landstown Technology Academy helps meet this need by preparing high school students for successful careers in information technology. Students will gain an understanding of the connections that exist between their education and the workplace. |
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Available IT Certifications |
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Internet and Computing Core Certification CIW Associate Design Specialist Adobe Certified Associate Web Communication using Dreamweaver CS4 |
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| Pre-engineering Technology The Pre-Engineering Strand gives students an overview of engineering while allowing them to specialize in one of six areas: Engineering, Technical Design, Physics of Technology, Production, Control Technology, and Communication Technology. Each student will take at least one course in their strand area each year, with a requirement of three by the end of their Senior year, to meet the Academy requirements. Each strand offers students a variety of courses that give an overview of concepts and topics within Engineering. Freshman entering the strand are encouraged to take one of the three entry level courses: Introduction to Engineering, Basic Technical Drawing, or Introduction to Electronics. All of the courses within the Pre-Engineering strand allow students to gain 21st century skills utilizing hand-on activities and projects. |
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Student Organizations |
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| Entrepreneurship Technology is supported by DECA. DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered organization designed as an integral part of the classroom instructional program of marketing education to provide activities that will motivate students to learn marketing competencies that will prepare students to become skilled, employable workers in the field of marketing. | ||||||||
| Information Technology students are active members of Future Business Leaders of America. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is an educational association of student members preparing for careers in business and business related fields. FBLA-PBL provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. | ||||||||
| Pre-engineering students are members of the Technology Students Association. The Technology Student Association gives members opportunities for leadership and personal growth in all areas of technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Through TSA's regional, state, and international competitions, members can challenge themselves in over sixty different categories in middle and high school. These competitions stress the importance of STEM concepts, leadership, and presentation skills. | ||||||||
Eligibility |
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| The Technology Academy will enroll 100 ninth-graders each year. Students will be selected through an application process, which is open to any current eighth-grade student and select high school students citywide. | ||||||||
Admissions/Application Process |
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| Students will be selected on the basis of their interest in and aptitude for technology, their school records, written essay, teacher recommendations, and parent information sheets. In addition, all applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability in the field of technology through an electronic portfolio. All middle school students should submit all application material to their school guidance counselor. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be available soon. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. |
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Admissions Policy |
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| Students will be selected on the basis of their interest in and aptitude for technology, their school records, written essay, teacher recommendations, and parent information sheets. In addition, all applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability in the field of technology through an electronic portfolio that includes three of the following items: | ||||||||
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Selection Committee |
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A selection committee comprised of educators, community members, and technology experts will review the applications of all qualified candidates. In making their selections, the committee will review and consider the following criteria: |
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| Students will be ranked and the top scorers will be recommended for admission to the Landstown Technology Academy. Acceptance letters and letters of intent will be mailed on March 12, 2010. Letters of intent to attend the Academy must be returned to the Coordinator by April 6, 2010. | ||||||||
Important Technology Academy Dates |
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Additional Resourses |
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| Academy Brochure Frequently Asked Questions Academy Video |
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Contact Information |
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| R. Lisette Diehl, Technology Academy Coordinator 2001 Concert Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452 rldiehl@vbschools.com or by phone at 757-648-5500, extension 85526 |
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Visit us on  - Search Landstown Technology Academy or www.tinyurl.com/LandstownTechnologyAcademy |
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