Roanoke County Public Schools

Center for Engineering2014

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Goal for the Specialty Center

The Center for Engineeringwill provide unique

opportunities for highly motivated students wishing to pursue

studies in the field ofengineering.

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Center of Engineering• 4 Year Program starting in ninth grade

• Baseline requirement of completing Algebra I prior to entering the program, Geometry can be taken in summer school or at the home school during the ninth grade year along with Algebra II at the Center of Engineering

• Rigorous courses are provided to students who have specific interests and career goals in engineering

• Students are able to work closely with a cohort of like-minded peers

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Features• Rigorous/in-depth engineering curriculum• Weighted credit* for classes beginning in the 10th grade• Can earn 21 dual-enrolled credits with VWCC• Unique opportunities to work with professionals in the

field during internship• Real-world experiences and fieldtrips

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Other Considerations…

• Home school membership

• Located at Burton Center for Arts and Technology

• Competitive and selective application process with testing

in February that will be scheduled by the guidance department

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Center for Engineering

• Rigorous curriculum and advanced studies leading to college credit

• Focus on both practical and theoretical aspects of engineering

• Integrated engineering, mathematics, and science coursework

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Grade 9 Grade 10

Engineering Explorations I Engineering Analysis and Application II*Pre-AP Algebra II Integrated Pre-calculus*

Grade 11 Grade 12

Engineering Methods* Engineering Research*AP Calculus AB* Engineering Internship*Pre-AP Chemistry Engineering Economy* Integrated Physics* Engineering Design*

AP Calculus BC*

Director, Susheela Shanta

Learning for all…whatever it takes.

For further information contact :

Linda Bowden Taisha Steele Mathematics Coordinator Guidance Coordinator

562-3900 x10321 562-3900 x10234

Jason Suhr Or contact yourPrincipal, BCAT school guidance857-5000 counselor

Important Dates:

January 5, 2015 – Applications available at Middle School Guidance Office

January 21, 2015 – Applications due to Middle School Guidance Coordinator

February 27, 2015 – Decisions regarding acceptance mailed to applicants

Roanoke County Public Schools does not discriminate with regard to race, color, national

origin, sex, or handicapping condition in an educational and/or employment policy or

practice. Questions and/or complaints should be addressed to the Assistant Superintendent of Administration/Title IX Coordinator at (540) 562-3900 ext. 10121 or the Associate Director of Pupil Personnel Services/504 Coordinator

at (540) 562-3900 ext. 10182.