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Lynchburg Regional Governor’s XLR8 STEM Academy

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Page 1: Lynchburg Regional Governor’s XLR8 STEM Academy

Lynchburg Regional Governor’s XLR8 STEM Academy

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STEM Academy Students

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Junior Year

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Applied Technical Math & Elementary

Statistics College Chemistry for Engineers

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Specialty Areas

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Senior YearMechatronics

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)

Digital Electronics (PLTW)

Engineering Math Physics Internship

Biotechnical Engineering

Biotechnical Engineering (PLTW)

Digital Electronics (PLTW)

Engineering Math Human Anatomy &

Physiology Internship

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How is it different from CVGS? STEM Academy differs from CVGS in the

type of curriculum and courses offered. STEM Academy offers courses in

advanced career and technical education STEM Academy courses are driven by the

needs and projected growth of the regional industry

The two schools complement each other

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Application Process Interested students may apply in the spring

of their sophomore year Attend the XLR8 STEM Academy OPEN

HOUSE on January 23rd, 2014

April 1st: All application dueMay 2nd: Official notification of acceptance to school counselors and student

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Application Requirements Student completes STEM Academy

Application Counselor Recommendation Form Three teacher recommendations

(science, math, other) Complete CVCC Application Virginia Placement test in Math and

English

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STEM Academy Website

www.xlr8academy.com

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Questions? Susan Cash, Director XLR8 STEM Academy Phone: 434-832-7731

Email: [email protected] Website: www.xlr8academy.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/xlr8academy

Twitter: @xlr8academy