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What is the Academy program?
A high school academy is a center within an existing high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation.
FCPS has Academy programs at:
| Location | Programs |
|---|---|
Engineering & Scientific Technology Health & Human Services |
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International Studies & Business Engineering & Scientific Technology |
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Communications & The Arts |
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Health & Human Services |
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International Studies & Business Engineering & Scientific Technology |
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Communications & The Arts Health & Human Services |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade levels can enroll in the academies?
The majority of courses are available to 11th & 12th grade students.
How are students transported to an academy program from their base schools?
There are a limited number of FCPS shuttles available to transport students to and from academy and other specialized courses (requires a minimum of five students per shuttle). Please check with your school counselor for shuttle availability. With permission, a student may choose to provide his/her own transportation if a shuttle is not available or there are special circumstances.
What are advantages of taking an academy course?
Eligible academy students have the opportunity to participate in career-related internships and experiences in the local business community. Each academy has a career experience specialist available to assist academy students in finding meaningful career experience programs.
How do I apply for an academy course and other specialized programs?
Interested students should see their base school counselor. In addition, an explanation of the application process is available online at http://www.fcps.edu/is/cte/academyapplication.shtml
Are students who attend an academy able to go to college?
Yes. Students who complete CTE/Academy classes are prepared to go directly into industry jobs, to trade school, two-year or four-year colleges, or the military.
Can students schedule an academy class as well as AP and IB courses at their base schools?
With careful planning between the student and the family, and the base school counselor, students can enjoy the benefits of an academy class and the AP or IB courses available at the base school, including the possibility of an advanced or IB diploma. The academy counselor may also be consulted to assist the student and the family plan an appropriate series of classes. The students four-year plan for high school should be created as early as possible to ensure the best scheduling situation for academy and AP/IB options.
What does the curriculum of an academy course cover?
Academy courses provide instructional programs through which students acquire knowledge and learn relevant technical applications of current and emerging careers while preparing for postsecondary studies and employment opportunities following high school graduation.
What is Articulation and Dual Enrollment?
Articulation and Dual Enrollment agreements allow students to take specific Career and Technical Education classes in high school and receive both high school and college credit for the course. More detailed information about articulation and dual enrollment is available at http://www.fcps.edu/is/cte/articulation.shtml
Contacts
Academy |
Administrator |
Career Experience Specialist |
Counselor |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Wright |
Joan E. Ozdogan |
Donna Garrison |
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Brad Rickel |
Genie Williford |
Cassandra Deedy |
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Dave Saunders |
Gwen Plummer |
Randi Rosenberg |
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Cheryl Allen |
Jill Burrer |
Emarinn Oundee |
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Jeff McFarland |
Shelli Carpenter |
Nicole Rosett-Haubner |
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Aaron Engley |
Maria Kappel |
Cliff Hickman |
Get Connected:
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE Management Team and Contacts
CTE Programs:
Business and Information Technology
Technology and Engineering Education
Trade and Industrial Education
Contact:
Beth Downey
Coordinator, CTE
571-423-4526
Webpage Curator
Rebecca Tenally
rjtenally@fcps.edu