The Technology Academy
at Landstown High School

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The Landstown Technology Academy features a curriculum designed for students with a keen interest in and talent for technology. Students attending the Technology Academy take core academic courses as well as technology elective courses from three major career strands: pre-engineering technology, information technology, and entrepreneurship technology.

The Landstown Technology Academy combines academic and technical training that prepares students for a variety of post-graduation choices: college/university studies, advanced technology training, or entry-level jobs. They will be eligible for an Advanced Studies Diploma or a Standard Diploma . Students may also qualify for the Board of Education’s Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology depending on their course selections.

Admission to the program is through application only. Applications are due in February for the following school year and may be obtained from any middle or high school guidance office or from Landstown High School. Current eighth graders may apply to enter the Landstown Technology Academy. Admission for current ninth and tenth graders is based on program space availability. Placement into the Technology Academy is dependent on positive teacher recommendations, above average grades, and electronic portfolio activities that demonstrate ability in technology.

The Technology Academy
Typical Course of Study
Sample Student Schedule
For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the 2008-2009 Secondary School Curriculum Guide.

Advanced Studies Diploma (Suggested Required Courses)

Grade 9 Academy English 9 Geometry Biology Social Studies: World History to 1500A.D. or World Geography Health/PE 9 Foreign Language

Grade 10 Academy English 10 Algebra II/ Trig Chemistry Social Studies: World Geography World History since 1500A.D. or AP European History Health/PE 10 Foreign Language

Grade 11 English 11+ Math Analysis Physics Virginia/U.S. History Foreign Language

Grade 12 English 12+ AP Calculus Virginia/U.S. Government Foreign Language

In addition to the requirements for either the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma outlined above, students select an Academy elective course depending on the concentration strand the student wishes to pursue.

Elective Courses

Strand	Course Title	9	10	11	12
Pre-engineering Technology	Electricity/Electronic I *	X	X	X	X
Certifications Possible: AutoCAD A+ Comptia NOCTI for Advertising and Design	Electricity/Electronic II (Accelerated Electronics)*	X	X	X	X
	Basic Technical Drawing*	X	X	X	X
	Engineering Drawing*		X	X	X
	Architectural Drawing*		X	X	X
	Digital Visualization		X	X	X
	Bioengineering		X	X	X
	Technical IT Support		X	X	X
	Introduction to Engineering		X	X	X
	Engineering Design and Development			X	X
	Robotics			X	X
Information Technology	Introduction to Business and Marketing Careers(s)*	X	X	X	X
Certifications Possible: Oracle-SQL Java Certified Internet Webmaster Database Administration	Keyboarding (s)*	X	X	X	X
	Keyboarding Applications (s)*	X	X	X	X
	Web-based Development and Administration	X	X	X	X
	Database Management and Administration *		X	X	X
	Advanced Database Management and Administration (Java) *			X	X
Entrepreneurship Technology	Principles of Marketing (s) (Entrepreneurship Tech Course)	X	X	X	X
Certifications Possible: Customer Service	Introduction to Marketing and Business Careers (s) *	X	X	X	X
	Internet Marketing (Electronic Commerce)	X	X	X	X
	International Marketing	X	X	X	X
	Advanced International Marketing		X	X	X
	Travel and Tourism	X	X	X	X
	Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing		X	X	X
	Advanced Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing		X	X	X
	Exploring Entrepreneurship (s)	X	X	X	X
	Advanced Entrepreneurship *		X	X	X

* Articulated courses
+ Dual-Enrollment courses
(s) semester courses

Program Components
The Technology Academy features a cutting-edge elective curriculum especially designed for highly motivated who exhibit an affinity for technology. Students have multiple opportunities for taking advanced courses, participating in the dual enrollment program with Tidewater Community College, and sampling special programs featuring mentorships and internships.

The innovative learning environment of the Technology Academy also provides students the added advantage of combining academic and technical training that prepares them for a variety of post-graduate choices: entry-level jobs, advanced technology training, or college or university studies. Students are drawn from across the city and may choose either the Standard Program or the Advanced Studies Program. Academic choices open to students are varied and range from pursuing industry certification to obtaining credits towards an associate’s degree from TCC, in conjunction with a high school diploma.

Program of Study
Three major career strands – Information Technology, Pre-engineering Technology, and Entrepreneurship Technology – comprise the program of study. In addition, all programs have multiple entry and exit points within the curriculum strands so that students have increased flexibility in career and college choices.

Core Academy Curriculum
The following courses serve as the Core Academy Curriculum. Additional courses will be added as need and demand dictate.

For additional information please call the Academy Coordinator at 757.648.5500 ext. 85526, or e-mail Lisette Diehl rldiehl@vbschools.com at Landstown High School.