Academies of Loudoun A STEM center for innovation, exploration, research, and collaboration Admissions Information Fall cycle August 14 th Loudoun County HS, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm August 16 st Blue Ridge MS, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm August 21 th Rock Ridge HS, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm August 29 th Sterling MS, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm September 12 th John Champe HS, 6:30pm 7:30pm What you know is far less important than what you can do with what you know, Tony Wagner
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)
General Information All Academy students are concurrently enrolled as fulltime students in Loudoun County Public Schools, attending the Academies of Loudoun and their home high school on alternating days Transportation is provided to the Academies of Loudoun (LCPS Transportation Office)
Academies of Loudoun Schedule AET/AOS A Days 11 th /12 th grade B Days 9 th /10 th grade MATA A/B Day schedule varies by program School Hours 9:15-3:15
AET is 1 program, 3 pathways Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) engineering, entrepreneurship information technology AET is a 4-year program although students have the option to opt out after their first 2 year commitment.
AOS is 1 program, 1 pathway Academy of Science (AOS) AOS is a 4-year program.
Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) The mission of Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA) is to provide significant and relevant learning in Career & Technical Education (CTE) which allows students to explore and innovate while preparing for 21 st century college and careers. Virginia Governor's Career and Technical Academy MATA offers 25 career-preparation programs: 1-year pathway options 2-year pathway options Administration of Justice DE Auto Service Auto Collision Computer & Digital Animation Biotechnology Computer Integrated Engineering & Design DE Building Construction Cosmetology CISCO DE Cybersecurity DE Culinary Arts Graphic Communications EMT DE Medical Laboratory Technology DE Environmental Plant Science DE Licensed Practical Nursing Firefighter Pharmacy Technology DE Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences DE Radiology Technology DE HVAC Welding DE Masonry Television Production & Digital Moviemaking Veterinary Science *Additional requirements for MATA Dual Enrollment and Practical Nursing pathways
Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) The foundation of the Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) is to provide academic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathways for students to engage in the study of Engineering Entrepreneurship Information Technology Students at the AET will develop their creative and enterprising capacities, engage in engineering and research, and have the opportunity to pursue a rich, well-rounded high school experience. All AET courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0 AET is a 4-year program although students have the option to opt out after their first 2-year commitment.
AET Engineering Designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET Engineering students will be required to complete multiple engineering projects while attending the AET. AET Pathways AET Entrepreneurship Designed 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 will be required to develop multiple, STEM focused business and marketing plans. 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 will be required to design, develop and conduct multiple research projects while attending the AET.
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. An integrated, academically advanced STEM curriculum that requires all students to complete research and/or capstone projects
9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th AET Information Technology 4-year program AET Integrated Math I AET Physics AET Information Technology and Computer Science (CTE credit) AET Integrated Math II (verified math credit) AET Research Chemistry (verified science credit) AET AP Advanced Computer Science (science credit) AET AP Calculus (AB or BC) AET AP Physics AET Junior Research CS Investigations (science elective credit) AET AP Statistics (math credit) or AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) AET ITCS Senior Research* (science elective credit) *AET IT Senior Research topics may include software, computer systems, internet of things, virtual reality, or mobile/web application development research **All AET courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th AET Engineering 4-year program AET Integrated Math I AET Integrated Science I AET Engineering I (CTE credit) AET Integrated Math II (verified math credit) AET Integrated Science II (verified science credit) AET Engineering II (CTE credit) AET AP Calculus (AB or BC) AET AP Physics AET Engineering III - Junior Research (science elective credit) AET AP Statistics (math credit) or AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) AET Engineering Senior Research* (science elective credit) *AET Engineering Senior Research topics may include chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, robotics, aerospace, or applied engineering research **All AET courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
AET Entrepreneurship + Engineering 4 year 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th AET Integrated Math I AET Integrated Science I AET Integrated Math II (verified math credit) AET Integrated Science II (verified science credit) AET AP Calculus (AB or BC) AET AP Physics AET AP Statistics (math credit) or AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) AET Entrepreneurship 4-year program AET Entrepreneurship I (CTE credit) *dual enrolled AET Entrepreneurship II (CTE credit) *dual enrolled AET Entrepreneurship + IT 4 year AET Engineering I (CTE credit) AET Engineering II (CTE credit) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th AET Integrated Math I AET Integrated Science I AET Entrepreneurship I (CTE credit) *dual enrolled AET Integrated Math II (verified math credit) AET Integrated Science II (verified science credit) AET Entrepreneurship II (CTE credit) *dual enrolled AET AP Calculus (AB or BC) AET AP Physics AET Information Technology and Computer Science (CTE credit) AET AP Statistics (math credit) or AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus AET AP Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) AET AP Advanced Computer Science (science credit) **All AET courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
AET and Home HS Scheduling (Engineering) AET Engineering Pathway AET Courses-9 th Grade MATH: AET Integrated Mathematics I (Algebra II/Trig and Math Analysis) SCI: AET Integrated Science I (Physics and Chemistry) CTE: AET Engineering Studies I AET Courses-10 th Grade MATH: AET Integrated Mathematics II (Algebra II/Trig and Math Analysis) SCI: AET Integrated Science II (Physics and Chemistry) Home HS Courses English Social Science Health & Physical Education World Language Home HS Courses English Social Science Health & Physical Education World Language CTE: AET Engineering Studies II 2 math (1 verified), 2 science (1 verified), 2 CTE credits (concentration sequence, satisfies Fine Arts or CTE credit) 2 English, 2 social science, 2 Health and PE, 2 World Language
Academy of Science (AOS) The Academy of Science (AOS) strives to provide students the opportunity to deeply engage in mathematics, science, and research and to promote creativity and innovation through problem solving and collaboration. Students at the AOS will acquire skills to ask sophisticated scientific questions and conduct research and experimentation, to explore the interconnections between the sciences, math, and the humanities; to read, write, and communicate at a level that is required of university students; and to develop perspectives to assess the impact of scientific advancements on society. All AOS courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AOS AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0 AOS is a 4-year program.
9th 10th 11th 12th AOS AOS Integrated Science I & II (Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics) AOS Integrated Science III (2 verified credits - Earth Science & Chemistry) AOS Sophomore Science Research AOS Biology AOS Junior Science Research AP Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental) AOS Senior Science Research 200 min period 200 min period 4-year program AOS Math Analysis and Computational Modeling I (verified credit - Algebra II) AOS Math Analysis and AOS AB Calculus with Statistics Computational Modeling II with or Statistics AOS BC Calculus with Statistics AOS BC Calculus AP with Statistics or AOS Multivariable Calculus **All AOS courses are honors level courses and are weighted by adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AOS AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0
AET Admissions Criteria Successful completion of Geometry by end of 8th grade (students who plan to take Geometry in summer school after 8 th grade or Virtual Loudoun- Term 2 cannot be considered) AET pathway choice Student in good standing, passed all courses Algebra 1 SOL scores* California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory scores (CCTDI) California Critical Thinking Skills Test for Numeracy (CCTST-N) (Finalists Only) Writing Prompt (Finalists Only) Interest Statement (Finalists Only) Letters of Recommendation from eighth grade math and science teachers (Finalists Only) *Private & home school students applying for the AET program will be given a mathematics assessment, date and location TBD
AOS Admissions Criteria Successful completion of Algebra I by end of 8th grade (students who plan to take Algebra I in summer school after 8th grade or Virtual Loudoun-Term 2 cannot be considered) Student in good standing, passed all courses Algebra 1 SOL scores* California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory scores (CCTDI) PSAT/NMSQT Scores from October 2018 testing California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST-N) (Finalists Only) Letters of Recommendation from eighth grade math and science teachers (Finalists Only) Writing Prompt (Finalists Only) Interest Statement (Finalists Only) *Private & home school students applying for the AOS program will be given a mathematics assessment, date and location TBD
Private and Home School Applicants All private and home school applicants will access the application portal through the ACL website Specific instructions are on the admissions portal (to pre-register in ParentVue in order to generate an LCPS student ID) Private & home school students will be given a Mathematics assessment, (Algebra 1) date and location TBD All application documentation materials must be submitted by 12pm noon on September 19th, 2018 to: ACL Admissions Office ATTN: Joseph Livesay, Admissions Coordinator 42075 Loudoun Academy Drive Leesburg, VA 20175
Academies of Loudoun Admissions Timeline August 16, 2018 admissions window opens for Academies of Loudoun fall 2019 admissions (for AET and AOS programs) through NEW ACL website (closes at 12 pm noon on September 19th). $35 application fee must be paid before application is complete. October 13, 2018 - PSAT for AOS applicants (not required for AET). If you have a conflict with this date, arrangements will have to be made to take the SAT test on November 3, 2018. You must register on or before October 5, 2018 for that test. December 1 or 8, 2018 California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CCTDI) January 12, 2019 - Finalist Assessment California Critical Thinking Skills Test with Numeracy (CCTST-N), writing prompt, and interest statement March/April 2019 Admission offers will be posted in admissions portal April 2019-Students must accept or decline all admissions offers
How do I apply? Please visit the Academies of Loudoun website and click on the Admissions tab at the top of the page.
Student Portal The link to the student portal is located on the left side of the website.
Student Portal Click on the first link to access the portal.
The Welcome Screen If you are registering for the first time, you will click on the tab that says, I would like to apply. Each subsequent login you will select the, I have already applied tab.
Questions? Questions about the Admissions process should be directed to ACLAdmissions@lcps.org