XLR 8 STEM Academy XLR 8 STEM Academy

XLR 8 STEM Academy

XLR 8 STEM Academy • Lynchburg Regional Governor’s XLR 8 STEM Academy opened for classes on August 15 th, 2013 • The STEM Academy is a public-private partnership between five(5)local school divisions and local business and industry partners in Region 2000. • Half-day program housed at Central Virginia Community College • Students take classes in Engineering, math and science and can return to their base school to take English, history and elective classes.

NEW STEM Academy Video • https: //youtu. be/LS 2 c. H 71 l. MAw

Field Trips & Speakers

AREVA-Mill Ridge Training Facility Tour

Junior Year

Junior Year Classes • Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) • Principles of Engineering (PLTW) • College Algebra & Elementary Statistics • College Chemistry for Engineers • College Success Skills

Senior Year

Senior Year- Mechatronics • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) • Digital Electronics (PLTW) • Precalculus 1/Precalculus 2 • Physics 1/Physics 2 • Internship

Senior Year-Biotechnology • Introduction to Medical Terminology • Digital Electronics (PLTW) • Precalculus 1/Precalculus 2 • Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 • Internship

CYBER Security-NEW for 2016 -2017 • Computer Applications & Networking • Cyber security • Precalculus 1/Precalculus 2 • Physics 1/Physics 2 • Internship

Where are they now? Class of 2015 • • • Central VA Community College: 9 Concord College: 1 Emory & Henry: 1 George Mason University: 1 Lynchburg College: 3 Old Dominion University: 4 University of Kentucky: 1 Virginia Military Institute: 2 Virginia Tech: 1

Who should apply? • Students who are technically gifted • Students who are interested in learning about applied math and science • Students interested in Engineering, Mechatronics, Biotechnology and Health Science and cyber security • Students who like active /kinesthetic learning • Students with a strong work ethic

XLR 8 Application Selection Committee • Applications are reviewed by the XLR 8 STEM Academy selection committee, which includes a representative from each school division as well as representatives from local business and industry. • The Selection committee will meet to determine which students will be offered acceptance for the following year. • Selection is based upon: quality of application content, attendance, discipline, academic achievement, as well as teacher and counselor recommendations.

XLR 8 Website www. xlr 8 academy. com

CVCC Marketing Campaigns

Questions? Susan Cash, Director XLR 8 STEM Academy Phone: 434 -832 -7731 Email: scash@xlr 8 academy. com Website: www. xlr 8 academy. com Facebook: www. facebook. com/xlr 8 academy Twitter: @xlr 8 academy Instagram: @xlr 8 stemacademy