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Local School Signature Programs

Program Description

In addition to offering a comprehensive high school program, a number of high schools have created signature programs that integrate a specific focus or distinguishing theme with the skills, concepts, and instructional strategies of some portion of a school’s curriculum. The theme or focus becomes the vehicle for teaching the traditional high school curriculum in a fresh, interesting, and challenging way. In some cases, the school may adopt a school- wide signature focus. Some schools have also created themed academies to engage students through a small learning community approach.

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Developing interests and expertise

Making connections between school and possible college and career paths

Learning new skills

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High schools offering signature programs

Winston Churchill  

Clarksburg  

Damascus

 

Gaithersburg

Walter Johnson

Magruder

 

Northwest

Quince Orchard

Rockville

 

Seneca Valley

Sherwood

Wootton

 

Seneca Valley High School

The Signature Career Academies at Seneca Valley High School

Today’s students will enter a swiftly changing technological and global society. In preparation for the post-secondary challenges they will face, the Signature Career Academies teach students the knowledge and skills they need to compete in a global economy. This is accomplished through targeted courses and activities in small learning communities related to three specific career interests. In addition, In addition, Seneca Valley is a site for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The career academies at Seneca Valley are:

  • Academy of Early Childhood Development
  • Academy of Automotive Technology
  • Academy of Technology, including the National Academy Foundation’s Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
 

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