Academy of Engineering &TechnologySTEM pathways for innovation, exploration, research, and collaboration

AET Freshman Orientation

May 16, 2017

The mission 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)

The Academies of Loudoun will open in SY 2018-2019

AET Faculty

Faculty and staff

Office – Ms. Kilgannon ------------------------

Mr. John Chapin (computer science)

Dr. Gregory Gallagher (science)

Mr. Jason Hendricks (Engineering)

Mr. Alan Lear (math)

Ms. Laura Smidt (Entrepreneurship)

Mr. Jacob Voetberg (science)

Joining us next year…

Ms. Lori Stone (science) and other teachers

Academy Director, secretary, and counselor

PTO Executive Committee

CURRENT OFFICERS

Co-Chairs – Heather McGuinnessAudrey Lawless

Treasurer – Tara Pham

Secretary – Kristin Boran

PTO

CURRENT OFFICERS

Co-Chairs – Heather McGuinness and Audrey Lawless

Treasurer – Tara Pham

Secretary – Kristin Boran

PTO MISSION STATEMENT

The Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to provide a community of support and appreciation for AET teachers, students & families.

PURPOSE

The AET parent group meets to:

Support a positive AET community among the AET, students, and parents.

Plan and provide for social and co-curricular activities.

Provide a mechanism for enhancing general communication between AET staff and parents.

Academy of Engineering & Technology

Student Goals/Outcomes

Immersion in STEM curriculum that challenges students to:

think critically

innovate

research

design

and invent to solve real-world, contextual problems.

STEM curriculum that requires all students to complete research and/or engineering capstone projects

AET Pathways

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 are required to design, develop and conduct multiple research projects while attending the AET.

AET EngineeringDesigned for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET Engineering students are required to complete multiple engineering 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 are required to develop multiple STEM-focused business and marketing plans.

Review of grade 9-10 AET curriculum

AET Information Technology

9th Grade 10th Grade

Discipline Course * Discipline Course *

Math AET Integrated Mathematics I

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

Math AET Integrated Mathematics II

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

SCI AET Physics

(Physics)

SCI AET Advanced Computer Science-AP

(AP Computer Science)

CTE AET Information Technology and Computer Science

(Information Technology, Computer Science)

SCI AET Research Chemistry

(Chemistry)

AET Engineering

9th Grade 10th Grade

Discipline Course * Discipline Course *

Math AET Integrated Mathematics I

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

Math AET Integrated Mathematics II

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

SCI AET Integrated Science I

(Physics, Chemistry)

SCI AET Integrated Science II

(Physics, Chemistry)

CTE AET Engineering Studies I

(Engineering Studies)

CTE AET Engineering Studies II

(Engineering Studies)

AET Entrepreneurship

9th Grade 10th Grade

Discipline Course * Discipline Course *

Math AET Integrated Mathematics I

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

Math AET Integrated Mathematics II

(Algebra II/Trig, Math Analysis)

SCI AET Integrated Science I

(Physics, Chemistry)

SCI AET Integrated Science II

(Physics, Chemistry)

CTE AET Entrepreneurship I

(Entrepreneurship)

CTE AET Entrepreneurship II

(Entrepreneurship)* All AET courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP courses are weighted at 1.0

Update on Advanced AET

All AET I students in good academic standing will automatically be admitted into Advanced AET unless they elect to “Opt Out” after 10th grade

Intent forms will go out to families in fall of their sophomore year

AET Information Technology

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 sci credit)

AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

AET Information Technology and Computer Science(CTE credit)

AET AP Advanced Computer Science (science credit)

AET IT Elective(science elective credit)

AET IT Senior Research(science elective credit)

AET Engineering

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 Integrated Science I AET Integrated Science II(verified sci credit)

AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

AET Engineering I(CTE credit)

AET Engineering II(CTE credit)

AET Engineering Elective(science elective credit)

AET Engineering Senior Research(science elective credit)

AET Entrepreneurship

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 Integrated Science I AET Integrated Science II(verified sci credit)

AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

AET Entrepreneurship I(CTE credit)

AET Entrepreneurship II(CTE credit)

AET Engineering I(CTE credit)

AET Engineering II(CTE credit)

AET Entrepreneurship + Engineering – 4 year

or

AET Entrepreneurship Pathway + IT – 4 year

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 Integrated Science I AET Integrated Science II(verified sci credit)

AET AP Physics AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

AET Entrepreneurship I(CTE credit)

AET Entrepreneurship II(CTE credit)

AET Information Technology and Computer Science (CTE credit)

AET AP Advanced Computer Science(science credit)

Advanced AET Admissions

New application window for LCPS 11th & 12th graders

Does NOT apply to AET 10th graders

Does NOT impact the # of seats for AET 10th graders

AET Laptops

Before… After…

Laptop responsibilities

All AET students are issued a “high-performance” laptop, charging cord, and carrying case

These must be brought to AET every day students are here

These items must be returned at the end of the school year in good condition

Caring for these valuable items is the responsibility of the student, and any loss/damage will result in a fine

Acceptable Use Policy enforced by LCPS Department of Technology Services (security)*

With increased privilege comes great responsibility

Summer 2017 Expectations

There are no academic summer requirements for AET – enjoy your summer!

SOLs and other testing

No SOLs at AET in 9th grade

10th grade Chemistry SOL

Algebra 2/Trig SOL

IT pathway students –APCS exam

11th grade AP Physics exam

AP Calculus

12th grade AP science (will vary)

AP Statistics or AP Calculus

Draft of plan in development

Agenda

7:40-8:00

Parents with Principal and PTO (cafeteria)

Students in sessions with teachers

L411 – Information Technology Students (Chapin, Voetberg)

L409 – Entrepreneurship students (Smidt, Lear)

512 – Engineering students (Hendricks, Gallagher)

8:00-8:20

Free movement among classrooms 512, L409, L410, L411

8:20

Conclusion of event