Program Advantages
The Chantilly Academy Advantage
2011 - 2012
Chantilly Academy provides students with unique advantages while preparing for colleges and careers. The unique educational opportunities offered at Chantilly Academy launch students on successful careers with transferable educational and life skills. The Academy’s dynamic learning environment provides specialized career-oriented electives in Engineering & Scientific Technology, Health and Human Services, Marketing, and Trade & Industry. 1200 students attend Chantilly Academy’s 20 programs from 19 FCPS high schools. Impeccable student support is provided by skilled faculty, resource teachers, administration, and a career experience specialist. Top-notch programs may lead directly to careers or part-time employment while attending post-secondary education. Over 80% of our graduates attend college or other post-secondary education. In 2008 Academy students received over 2.1 million dollars in scholarships. Partnerships exist with local businesses and post secondary educational institutions. Students may gain professional experience, internships, verified credits, Career & Technical Education Diploma Seal, industry certifications, or licensure. Classroom based entrepreneurial businesses provide services to our school community and the general public. Collaboration with NOVA and George Mason University provides the opportunity to gain college credits in some programs. Academy students have succeeded in many regional, state and national competitions. Organizations include Skills USA, HOSA, First Robotics, FCCLA, IEEE and DECA.* |
Academy Program |
Unique Advantages |
Internships |
Licensure / Certifications |
Related Careers |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
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Animal Science 1 & 2 |
Skills USA*. Focus on relationships with customers, peers and animals |
Onsite entrepreneurial grooming facility, Level 2 internships at Animal Care Organizations |
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Veterinarian, vet tech, animal trainer, pet store owner; kennel / stable administrator, pet groomer |
Dental Careers 1 & 2 |
HOSA* Learn chair-side dental assisting skills & radiology |
Level 2: Internships at local dental offices |
Level 2: VA State Radiology Certification |
Health care, dental assistant, dentist, dental hygienist |
Early Child. Car. 1 & 2 |
Membership in FCCLA* Prepare lessons. Teach & assess pre-school children. |
Onsite Head Start classroom; Level 2 internships in local elementary schools |
NOCTI: Certification in Early Childhood Care & Education Assessment |
Educator, child care provider, child psychologist, social worker, daycare center owner/manager |
Exploring Health Sciences / Exploring the Language of Medicine |
HOSA* Explore health occupations, physical exams, charting, insurance, safety, medical records, and office inventories. |
Job shadowing with local physicians |
CPR; Health Care Provider Certification & First Aid by American Heart Association |
Health care, nurse/RN, physician, radiologist, physical therapist, x-ray technician, athletic trainer, EMT |
Medical Assistant 1 |
Medical assisting skills & techniques, delivery of medications, gerontology |
Internships physicians’ offices & hospital settings |
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) & Healthcare provider CPR/AED |
All medical fields including nursing, physical therapy, physician, office administration |
Pharmacy Tech 1 & 2 |
HOSA* Practical & classroom training, |
CVS Pharmacy clinical experiences |
Virginia State Certified Pharmacy Technician |
Pharmacist, technician, HMOs, pharmaceutical companies |
Academy Program |
Unique Advantages |
Internships |
Licensure / Certifications |
Related Careers |
INFO TECHNOLOGY |
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A+ |
Build, maintain & repair computers. Positions in college as Dorm Tech. with financial advantages. |
FCPS DIT, Fairfax County Gov’t, local industry internships. |
CompTIA: A+ Certification |
Computer technician, IT industry, computer tech support |
CISCO 1 A & B 854232 & 854332 |
May dual enroll at NOVA to receive credit towards Associate of Science Degree in Info Tech |
Local industry internships |
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate |
Network administrator, network systems engineer, |
Comp. Tech Prep 1 & 2 (IEP) |
Small group size. Build, maintain & repair comp. |
FCPS DIT, local industry internships |
CompTIA: A+ Certification |
Computer Technician, computer tech support |
IT Seminar |
Improve IT skills in area of interest. Study practical IT. Goal: Certification |
IT internships available |
IT related industry certifications in chosen field. |
See related courses for A+, CISCO, Network Admin, and Oracle. Information & Technology (IT) industry |
Network Admin. 1 & 2 |
May dual enroll at NOVA |
Local industry internships |
MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional |
Systems Engineer, Computer Science Specialist, Network Administrator; Management Info Systems |
Oracle |
Oracle 9i. Advanced IT. Data modeling & database application software. |
Internships and independent study. |
Oracle Certified Associate Certification |
Oracle Associate |
ENGINEERING |
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Engineering Math |
Advanced math course supports Eng. courses. Classroom experiments. |
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Engineering, science, technology |
Engineering Physics 2 |
Advanced physics course, FCPS science credit, 3 credits George Mason Systems 101 |
See Independent Research - Engineering |
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Engineering, science technology, |
Engineering Systems 1 & 2 |
First Robotics club*, satellite tech., comp. aided design, research, engineering projects. 3 cr. GMU. |
See Independent Research - Engineering |
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Engineering, science, technology |
Girls Exploring Engineering |
Same as Eng. Syst. 1. Female engineer mentor, Exxon Mobil Grant, guest workshops, behind the scenes tours |
See Independent Research - Engineering |
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Engineering, science, technology |
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) |
This course will introduce students to the theory, vocabulary and concepts behind these and other applications of GIS, while providing students the opportunity to develop basic skills to apply GIS in a variety of contexts. |
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Independent Research – Engineering 846526 |
Research internships for advanced senior students |
U. S. Naval Research Lab, Northrop Grumman |
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Engineering, science, technology |
Academy Program |
Unique Advantages |
Internships |
Licensure / Certifications |
Related Careers |
MARKETING |
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Hotel Marketing 1 & 2 |
Learn directly from industry experts. Membership, trips, and scholarships. DECA* |
Co-op work experience in local hotels |
National Retail Federation (NRF) Customer Service, Career Safe HOSA |
Tourism, hotel management, wedding & meeting planning, program development |
Entrepreneurship 1 |
Small bus. skills. Develop, finance, market new prod. / service DECA* |
May co-enroll in Marketing Cooperative Experience |
Industry certification may become available |
Small business ownership, marketing, product development |
TRADE & INDUSTRY |
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Air Force Jr. ROTC |
Leadership / team experience, aerospace and flight. Drill team competitions. Col. credit |
Students “Present the Colors” at activities throughout Fairfax County |
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114 colleges offer USAF ROTC programs / scholarships; aerospace; rocketry; aviation, military |
Auto Coll. Service 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA* local, state, national competitions. State Fair demonstrations. |
Entrepreneurial onsite auto body shop. |
Industry certifications; OSHA** |
Auto body technician, air brush artist, automotive appraiser, shop manager / owner |
Auto Technology 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA* regional, state, national competitions |
Fairfax County Dept of Motor Vehicles, Entrepreneurial onsite auto shop |
Industry end of course exams, OSHA** certifications |
Auto mechanic, mechanical engineering, aviation mechanic, auto design, maintenance, car sales, business manager |
Carpentry 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA* Hands on, both on and off site construction, full & part time employment starts @ $12.50/hr. |
Local commercial construction companies. |
OSHA** certifications |
Project Management, carpentry, painter, foreman, building material sales, architect, civil engineer, draftsman, building maintenance |
Cosmetology 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA*, several stylist competitions. |
Onsite entrepreneurial beauty salon; local salons |
VA State Board State Cosmetology License, |
Salon manager / owner; cosmetologist; skin care specialist; consultant, photo shoot specialist, hair & make-up for the stars, instructor, platform artist, product rep. |
Criminal Justice 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA*, physical training, regional, state, national competitions |
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Law enforcement, Police Academy, probation officer, law, police dispatcher, security guard, corrections officer; FBI, CIA, Homeland Security |
Culinary Arts 1 & 2 |
SKILLS USA*, unique student run onsite restaurant |
Experience at onsite entrepreneurial restaurant includes roles as chef, manager, server |
ServSafe: food service manager license. NOCTI: Certification in Food Production, Management & Services. OSHA** certifications |
Chef, restaurant manager or owner, caterer, food sales, dietician/nutritionist |
