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Welcome Aboard!

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): Aerospace Physics Computers Aviation Engineering

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Welcome Aboard!

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  1. Welcome Aboard! Denbigh High School Aviation Academy

  2. Where are we?

  3. 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): • Aerospace • Physics • Computers • Aviation • Engineering • Airline & Airport Operations • Navigation • Meteorology

  4. How does Denbigh High School – Aviation Academy work together? • Shuttle buses run to and from Aviation Academy and Denbigh • Student schedule is based upon course requests and interests • Typical Freshman schedule has 3-5 classes at Aviation • Junior or Senior schedule may have up to 2 classes at Aviation

  5. Concentrations Based Upon Student Interests All Concentrations are integrated into the Virginia Department of Education High School Diploma Requirements

  6. Aviation Technician Concentration • Courses Taught

  7. Aviation Operations Concentration Courses Taught

  8. Aviation Aeronautical Concentration Courses Taught

  9. Aviation Career Ready Concentration Courses Available

  10. Benefits For Students

  11. Our Partners Committed To Excellence

  12. Colleges with Dual Enrollment & Articulation Agreements

  13. Air Disaster Exercise Pictures

  14. More Air Disaster Exercise Pictures

  15. More Air Disaster Pictures

  16. Other Hands-On Opportunities

  17. Making the class come to life

  18. In the labs for English and Electronics

  19. In our AMT Lab

  20. In our ground pilot or AMT class

  21. Or just taking a break….

  22. We like to learn through hands on

  23. You just might not know what will come at the airport

  24. Students working on their lab

  25. Common Traits of Successful Students At Aviation Academy • Regular Attendance • Good Grades • C+ average (2.2 GPA) • Strong work ethic • Desire to want to better themselves • College and Career Minded • Positive & respectful attitude

  26. Expectations During the Four Years • Completion of Algebra I by 9th grade year (minimum) • Physics taken in 10th grade year • Take at least one dual enrollment course • Maintain at least a 2.2 GPA (C+ average) • No D’s or F’s

  27. Highlights • Class President, Valedictorian and Salutatorian are all Aviation Academy students • 5 students in process of getting Pilots license • 4 students passed A+ certification • 10 Internships developed

  28. Highlights continued • $4,500 in grants for STEM course enhancement • 5 teachers participated in three day workshop at NASA • 15 students volunteering at the Virginia Air & Space Center • Created 1st Annual STEM night

  29. Our Core Beliefs

  30. Focus Areas #1 – Soft Skills

  31. Focus Area #2 – Hard Skills

  32. Focus Area #3 -

  33. Our Future Needs • Areas in which our program needs assistance • Grants for additional equipment • iPads with Apps • More internship opportunities • Guest Speakers • Exposure to latest research / technologies • Develop a technical panel

  34. For More Information… http://avi.nn.k12.va.us

  35. My Contact Information Dr. Aaron L. SmithAARON.SMITH@NN.K12.VA.US 886.2745

  36. Pictures from tonight's meeting

  37. Pictures from tonight's meeting

  38. Pictures from tonight's meeting

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