The Technology Academy
at Landstown High School

View a brief video overview of the Technology Academy Program.

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
2011-2012 Secondary School Curriculum Guide.

Advanced Studies Diploma (Suggested Required Courses)

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 NATEF NOCTI Engineering	Electricity/Electronic II (Accelerated Electronics)*		X	X	X
	Basic Technical Drawing*	X	X	X	X
	Engineering Drawing*		X	X	X
	Architectural Drawing*		X	X	X
	Digital Visualization			X	X
	Bioengineering		X	X	X
	Technical IT Support				X
	Introduction to Engineering		X	X	X
	Geospatial			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: IC3 Oracle-SQL PL/SQL Certified Internet Webmaster Database Administration MOS Adobe Certified Associate	Keyboarding (s)*	X	X	X	X
	Keyboarding Applications (s)*	X	X	X	X
	Web-based Development and Administration	X	X	X	X
	Information Technology Fundamentals	X	X	X	X
	Microsoft Certified Application Specialist	X	X	X	X
	AP Computer Science			X	X
	Business Management/Virtual Enterprise			X	X
	Database Management and Administration * (Oracle)		X	X	X
	Advanced Database Management and Administration (PL/SQL) *			X	X
Entrepreneurship Technology	Principles of Marketing (s) (Entrepreneurship Tech Course)	X	X	X	X
Certifications Possible: Customer Service Sales NOCTI	Introduction to Marketing and Business Careers (s) *	X	X	X	X
	Internet Marketing (Electronic Commerce)	X	X	X	X
	Global Marketing and Commerce	X	X	X	X
	Advanced Global Marketing		X	X	X
	Travel and Tourism	X	X	X	X
	Advanced Travel and Tourism		X	X	X
	Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing		X	X	X
	Advanced Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing		X	X	X
	Entrepreneurship	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.

Students select one strand in which to focus their academic studies completing a comprehensive sequence that will prepare them for the appropriate associated industry certification(s). Students may select to dual or triple strand, maximizing their academic experience and skills learned. Analytical problem solving approaches to real world situations are emphasized in classroom instruction, as well as hands-on applications in a 21st century learning environment. Students are exposed to a century learning environment. Students are exposed to STEM-enriched curricula and afforded multiple opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills through the many projects they complete and competitions in which they participate. Each strand is complemented with a student organization that reinforces leadership skills, collaborative learning and community service. Additionally, if eligibility requirements are met, students may partake of the National Technical Honor Society.

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. 85505, or email Lisette Diehl rldiehl@vbschools.com at Landstown High School.