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Welcome Aboard! Denbigh High School
Aviation Academy
Where are we?
Who are we?
Magnet Program of Denbigh High School
A total of 330 students
Students can attend Aviation who are interested in (but not limited to):
AerospacePhysicsComputersAviationEngineeringAirline & Airport OperationsNavigationMeteorology
How does Denbigh High School – Aviation Academy work together?
Shuttle buses run to and from Aviation Academy and DenbighStudent schedule is based upon course requests and interests
Typical Freshman schedule has 3-5 classes at AviationJunior or Senior schedule may have
up to 2 classes at Aviation
Concentrations Based Upon Student Interests
Student Interests
Aviation Technology
Aviation Operations
Aviation Aerospace
Aviation Career Ready
All Concentrations are integrated into the Virginia Department of Education High School Diploma Requirements
Aviation Technician Concentration
Courses TaughtYear Aviation
Classes
Freshman •Introduction to Aerospace
Sophomore •Aviation II or Electronics I
Junior •AMT 100•Aviation Tech III
Senior •AMT 110•Aviation Tech IV
Aviation Operations ConcentrationCourses TaughtYear Aviation Classes
Freshman •Introduction to Aerospace
Sophomore •Aviation II
Junior •Ground Pilot•Electronics I
Senior •Air Traffic Control•Airport / Airline Operations
Aviation Aeronautical ConcentrationCourses Taught
Year Aviation Classes
Freshman •Information Tech Fundamentals
Sophomore •Computer Systems I
Junior •Computer Systems II•Computer Network I
Senior •Computer Systems III•Computer Network II
Aviation Career Ready ConcentrationCourses Available
Year Aviation Classes
Freshman •Introduction to Aerospace
Sophomore •Aviation II
Junior •Airport / Airline Operations•Electronics I
Senior •Electronics II•Internship / Senior Seminar
Benefits For Students
Dual Enrollment
Industry Certification
Instill Critical
Thinking
Work Site Experienc
e
Our Partners Committed To Excellence
Colleges with Dual Enrollment & Articulation Agreements
Air Disaster Exercise Pictures
More Air Disaster Exercise Pictures
More Air Disaster Pictures
Other Hands-On Opportunities
Making the class come to life
In the labs for English and Electronics
In our AMT Lab
In our ground pilot or AMT class
Or just taking a break….
We like to learn through hands on
You just might not know what will come at the airport
Students working on their lab
Common Traits of Successful Students At Aviation Academy
Regular Attendance Good Grades
C+ average (2.2 GPA)
Strong work ethicDesire to want to better themselvesCollege and Career Minded Positive & respectful attitude
Expectations During the Four Years
Completion of Algebra I by 9th grade year (minimum)Physics taken in 10th grade yearTake at least one dual enrollment courseMaintain at least a 2.2 GPA (C+ average) No D’s or F’s
Highlights
Class President, Valedictorian and Salutatorian are all Aviation Academy students5 students in process of getting Pilots license4 students passed A+ certification10 Internships developed
Highlights continued
$4,500 in grants for STEM course enhancement5 teachers participated in three day workshop at NASA15 students volunteering at the Virginia Air & Space CenterCreated 1st Annual STEM night
Our Core BeliefsThe Core Beliefs of the Academy
Be attentive to details
The difference between an employee that is highly sought after and recommended is those that are attentive to details.
Be safeEvery location wants their employees safe when they work. Being safety minded keeps the work productivity high.
Be prepared & organized
In order to do a job right means that great preparation and organization must be done to minimize the work and mistakes.
Be committedWhether it is a team or individual approach, it is critical to be focused on your work. Anything less is unacceptable.
Be cleanAll work locations are required to be clean at all times. This ensures the longevity of the tools as well as maintaining a standard of excellence.
Focus Areas #1 – Soft Skills
Formal conversations
Interviews
Public speaking
Presentations
Informal Conversations
Day to day work
Phone calls
Emails
Professionalism
Attire
Courtesy & Respect
Giving Back
Focus Area #2 – Hard Skills
Written Expression
Resume Cover letter Reports & Outlines
Project Based
Critical Thinking Creation of an ePortfolio Real world scenarios
Preparing for
the next level
College applications Grants & Scholarships Preparing and maintaining a
budget
Focus Area #3 -
Courses
Dual enrollment Course pathways Experience with tools,
vocabulary
Industry Standards
Certifications Internships, mentorship & site
tours
Safety & Cleanliness
Research & Development
Teaming with partners to develop new products & models
Trying to fail Exploration of ideas
Our Future Needs
Areas in which our program needs assistance
Grants for additional equipmentiPads with Apps
More internship opportunitiesGuest SpeakersExposure to latest research / technologiesDevelop a technical panel
http://avi.nn.k12.va.us
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Pictures from tonight's meeting
Pictures from tonight's meeting
Pictures from tonight's meeting