Academies
Careers in Education | Entertainment and Sports Management
Academy of Careers in Education
Richard Montgomery High School is pleased to announce the formation of the Academy of Careers in Education. This academy, which opened in the fall of 2003, was developed in collaboration with Montgomery College and will be designed to attract students who are interested in becoming teachers. Students enrolled in the academy may take classes at Richard Montgomery High School as well as at Montgomery College. Included in the courses offered will be an internship opportunity for students to teach at a middle, elementary, or high school in the county. In addition, all academy students will become members of Richard Montgomery High School’s chapter of Future Teachers of America and will participate in the Rocket Corps .
The following courses will accrue for academy credit (see appropriate department for course requirements):
- 1015/1016 AP English Language
- 1017/1018 AP English Literature
- 2114/2124 AP United States History
- 2330/2331 AP Psychology
- 3651/3652 AP Biology (DP)
The following additional courses are available at Montgomery College for senior academy students
- Foundation of Education (ED 101/ED 104): 3 semester hours at MC / 0.0 credits at RMHS
- Field Experiencein Elementary Education (ED 102): 3 semester hours at MC / 0.0 credits at RMHS
- Introduction to Computer Applications (CA120): 3 semester hours at MC / 0.0 credits at RMHS
Academy of Entertainment and Sports Management
The Academy of Entertainment and Sports Management was launched during the 2003-2004 school year with the goal of introducing students to the broad range of responsibilities involving interpersonal activities, decision-making, communication and teamwork that today’s business management professionals must be prepared to assume. The first course offering in this new academy is Entrepreneurship and Business Management A/B, a class that concentrates on how new businesses are started and what dynamics are involved in ensuring their ultimate success. Over the coming years, the academy will expand to include classes such as Statistics and Mathematical Modeling, Anatomy and Physiology, Journalism, and Business Law.