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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.
Developing interests and expertise
Making connections between school and possible college and career paths
Learning new skills
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Clarksburg
Damascus
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Walter Johnson
Magruder
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Quince Orchard
Rockville
Seneca Valley
Sherwood
Wootton
PEAC Scholars is an inter-disciplinary, four-year college-preparatory cohort. Its focus is on independent learning and the development of sophisticated written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on critical thinking. Students who successfully complete the four year program will:
Academies provide a connection between lessons learned in high school classrooms and future careers and/or college while promoting stronger school-business-community relationships. Academies also allow students to participate in internship programs that provide them with experience and a network of contacts in their fields of interest.
Each academy is open to Magruder students, by application; see website