Engineering & Technology Magnet Program 2010-2011

Welcome to Heritage High

SchoolEngineering & Technology Magnet Program

2010-2011

Program Administrator: Mrs. Toinette Outland

toinette.outland@nn.k12.va.us

toinette.outland@nn.k12.va.us

Greetings from Mrs. Outland, Engineering & TechnologyProgram Administrator

Engineering and Technology Magnet

Program Mission• Unique program that

combines academic coursework, research experience, and a challenging environment to prepare students for related careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Coursework – 6 Magnet Career Strands

EngineeringArchitecture/Engineering DesignComputer ScienceElectronicsComputer NetworkingGeospatial Information SystemsModeling/Simulation and

Gaming – New proposed courses

New Program at Heritage

• Focus on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Meet the expected job growth in Hampton Roads• Special courses and business partners like Alcoa

Howmet, Northrop Grumman, NASA, and Canon

What are the benefits to enrolling in the engineering & Technology Magnet Program?

BENEFITS OF MAGNET PROGRAM!

Opportunities to earn industry certifications

Dual enrollment opportunitiesEnhance your resume (Community

Service, Advanced/Specialty Courses)Internship opportunitiesAdmission and scholarship agreements

with colleges and universitiesReceive magnet seal diploma seal

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS

Electronics I and II

Engineering Drawing

Computer Systems II

Information Technology Fundamentals

Geospatial I and II

Calendar of Events November

College Night

December Guest Speakers

January Super Saturday Middle School Recruitment

February Engineers Week (NASA field trip; ODU

Competition)

March The Great Computer Challenge

April Guest Speakers

May Honors Banquet Senior Seminar Presentations

June Magnet Medallions Ceremony