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Academies of Loudoun
STEM pathways for innovation, exploration, research, and collaboration
Admissions Information – Winter Admissions Cycle
(for fall 2018 admission to Advanced AET and MATA)
January 17th – Riverside HS, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Opening
Fall 2018
a STEM center
for innovation,
exploration,
research, and
collaboration
“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) The Academies of Loudoun will open in SY 2018-2019
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• All Academy students are concurrently enrolled as
full-time students in Loudoun County Public Schools,
attending their Academy courses and their home high
school courses on alternating days
• Transportation is provided by LCPS to the Academies
of Loudoun
General
• Students admitted to Advanced AET or MATA will be
Information required to work very closely with home HS
counselors and AOL counselors to schedule remaining
graduation requirements for their home school
schedule, this might include making use of Virtual
Loudoun optionsAET/AOS
• A Days – 11th/12th grade
Scheduling for • B Days – 9th/10th grade
fall 2018 and
beyond MATA
• A/B Day schedule varies by programThe mission 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
Academy of • Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology
Engineering &
Students at the AET will develop their creative and enterprising
Technology capacities, engage in engineering and research, and have the
(Advanced AET) opportunity to pursue a rich, well-rounded high school experience.
Advanced AET is a 2-year program commitment (11th & 12th grade).Immersion in STEM curriculum that challenges students
to:
Academy of • think critically
Engineering & • innovate
• research
Technology • design
• and invent to solve real-world, contextual problems
Student STEM curriculum that requires all students to complete
Goals/Outcomes research and/or engineering capstone projectsWhen applying, applicants will select ONE of the
following (AET Entrepreneurship is only offered in the AET 4-year program):
AET Engineering
Designed for students who wish to engage in an intensive study of
engineering, including the engineering design process. All AET
Advanced Engineering students will be required to complete multiple
engineering projects while attending the AET.
AET Pathways
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.Advanced AET Information Technology
11th Grade 12th Grade
Discipline Course * Discipline Course *
Math AET AP Calculus AB or BC Math AET AP Statistics
or
AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus
SCI AET Physics SCI AET AP Sciences
(Biology, Chemistry, Env Science, Physics)
Advanced CTE AET Information Technology and Computer
Science
SCI AET AP Advanced Computer Science
AET for 11th & (CTE credit)
Advanced AET Engineering
11th Grade 12th Grade
12th graders Discipline
Math
Course *
AET AP Calculus AB or BC
Discipline
Math
Course *
AET AP Statistics
(who didn’t attend in 9th & or
10th grade) AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus
SCI AET Physics SCI AET AP Sciences
(Biology, Chemistry, Env Science, Physics)
CTE AET Engineering Studies I CTE AET Engineering Studies II
* All AET courses are honors level courses and are “weighted” by Applicants will need to meet all admissions criteria
adding 0.5 to the point value for the grade. AET AP and dual
enrollment courses are weighted at 1.0• Successful completion of Math Analysis by the end of 10th grade
(students who plan to take Math Analysis in summer school after 10th
grade or through Virtual Loudoun-Term 3 cannot be considered)
• Successful completion of 2 science credits by the end of 10th grade
(we recommend Research Earth Science and/or Research Biology
and/or Research Chemistry)
• Student in good standing, passed all courses, review of academic
Advanced record
AET • PSAT scores*
• Writing Prompt scores
Admissions • Interest Statement scores
Criteria • AET pathway choice
*Applicants without a PSAT score report may submit an SAT or an ACT
score report as a substitute. No other math assessment scores will be
accepted. Students are responsible for scheduling an SAT or ACT and
results must be submitted prior to March 8th, 2018.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 21st century college
and careers.
Virginia Governor's Career and Technical Academy
MATA offers 26 career-preparation programs:
Monroe 1-year pathway options 2-year pathway options
Administration of Justice DE Computer & Digital Animation DE
Advanced Auto Collision
Auto Service
Computer Integrated Engineering & Design DE
Cosmetology
Technical Biotechnology
Building Construction
Cybersecurity DE
Medical Laboratory Technology DE
CISCO DE Practical Nursing
Academy Culinary Arts
Emergency Medical Technician DE
Pharmacy Technology
Radiology Technology DE
(MATA) Environmental Plant Science DE
Firefighter DE
Graphic Communications
Introduction to Health & Medical Science (10th grade only)
HVAC
Masonry
Television Production & Moviemaking
Welding DE
Veterinary Science
*Additional admissions criteria for MATA Dual Enrollment and Practical Nursing pathways• Algebra I SOL score
• PSAT scores*
• Student in good standing, passed all courses, review of academic
record
• Course Rigor
• Verification of on-time graduation requirements
MATA • Counselor recommendation
Admissions • MATA Pathway Choice
Criteria
*Applicants without a PSAT score report may submit an SAT or an ACT
score report as a substitute. No other math assessment scores will be
accepted. Students are responsible for scheduling an SAT or ACT and
results must be submitted prior to March 8th, 2018.
Additional admission criteria for MATA Dual Enrollment and Practical Nursing
pathways.
For Dual Enrollment questions, please contact: christina.hamilton@lcps.org• Successful completion of Chemistry
• Successful completion of Biology
• Algebra I SOL scores
MATA • PSAT scores
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Practical • Review of Academic Record
Nursing • Course Rigor
Admissions • Verification of on-time graduation requirements
Criteria • Counselor recommendation
• Panel Interview
• 3 personal recommendations• All private and home school applicants will access the application
portal through the AOL website
• Specific instructions are on the admissions portal (to pre-
register in ParentVue in order to generate an LCPS student ID)
Private and • All application documentation materials must be submitted by
Home School 12pm noon on March 8th, to:
applicants Odette Scovel, LCPS Science Office
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148January 4, 2018 – winter admissions window opens for Academies
of Loudoun fall 2018 admissions (for Advanced AET and MATA
programs) through Academies of Loudoun website
https://www.lcps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=154616
Academies of March 8, 2018 - Winter admissions window closes at 12pm noon.
$35 application fee must be paid before application is processed.
Loudoun March 17, 2018 - Advanced AET Admissions Assessment (writing
Winter prompt and interest statement)
Admissions March 17, 2018 - MATA Practical Nursing Admissions Assessment
(Test of Essential Academic Skills - TEAS)
Timeline April 2018 – Admission offers will be posted in admissions portal
April/ May 2018-Students must accept or decline all admissions
offersQuestions? FAQ page on website Please email all admissions inquiries to AOLadmissions@lcps.org
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