1. Roanoke County Public Schools
Center for Engineering
2014

2. Goal for the Specialty Center
The Center for Engineering
will provide unique
opportunities for highly
motivated students
wishing to pursue
studies in the field of
engineering.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Center for Engineering
Grade Grade 10
Engineering Explorations I Engineering Analysis and Application II*
Pre-AP Algebra II Integrated Pre-calculus*
Grade 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

8. Learning for all…whatever it takes.
For further information contact :
Linda Bowden Taisha Steele
Mathematics Coordinator Guidance Coordinator
x x10234
Jason Suhr Or contact your
Principal, BCAT school guidance
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) ext or the Associate Director of Pupil Personnel Services/504 Coordinator at (540) ext
Learning for all…whatever it takes.