Aviation Program
Twitter: @MagruderAviati1
Contacts:
Michael Smith, Program Coordinator
Daniel Howell, Aviation Teacher
Magruder Aviation Apparel:
Would you like to purchase Magruder Aviation Apparel? Check out our site. A portion of all purchases goes to support program needs.
Resources for Current Students:
Piedmont Airlines has a scholarship opportunity for students interested in a career in Aircraft Maintenance and other skilled trades. See Piedmont AMT Tuition Payment flyer for details.
College Partnerships:
The Aviation Program is proud of the partnerships we have formed for our students who wish to continue studying Aviation in college. Credits for completing our Aviation program are available to graduates who attend either University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) or the Community College Baltimore County (CCBC). I
Anyone interested in UMES Aviation Science Program, contact them directly at aviation@umed.edu or scan the QR code.
Info for Prospective Students:
Aviation Open House Presentation from October 12, 2023
Magruder Aviation Virtual Open House Video 10/6/21
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la Aviación en Magruder
MCPS Aviation Application Information
Aviation News:
Aberdeen Proving Grounds Trip to Army National Guard
Amazing flight On May 11, 2024, AOPA organized and completed the flight of a lifetime, celebrating eighty-five years of protecting your freedom to fly with a highly orchestrated flight over the nation’s capital.
Maryland nonprofit gets $498k FAA grant to inspire youth toward aviation careers 3/14/23
Want Students to Become Better Problem Solvers? Then Teach Them to Fly Planes and Drones -- Education Week, May 3, 2022
High school students reach new heights with unique aviation curriculum-- August 23, 2021 Scripps National Correspondent
Young Aviators Seek New Heights in Montgomery County- August 17, 2021--News 4
Magruder student using special pilot program to reach the skies--Channel 5 News
Good Morning America Story--September 30, 2020
AOPA Live This Week - August 20, 2020 AOPA Live
9th graders in Maryland offered aviation STEM curriculum Channel 7 News
Aviation Program Takes off at Rockville's Magruder High School Bethesda Magazine
Maryland Pilot Program Teaches Students about Aviation Channel 4 News
Mission:
To provide inspired students a rigorous educational program, with a focus on aviation careers, by preparing students for unlimited post secondary opportunities, including college and the aviation industry.
Vision:
To establish and maintain a culture of aviation and engineering excellence by providing students with opportunities to pursue their aspirations within the aerospace and aeronautical industry, and to enhance their skills and abilities in an effort to prepare them for the growing demand for pilots and other careers in the aviation industry.
Course Sequence:
Content Area |
Prerequisite |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11th Grade |
12th Grade |
Aviation - Pilot |
It is beneficial to have IED
Passed Algebra 1 |
Semester 1: Principles of Aviation Semester 2: Exploring Aviation and Aerospace |
Semester 1: Introduction to Flight Semester 2: Aircraft Systems and Performance |
Semester 1: Private Pilot Fundamentals I Semester 2: Private Pilot Fundamentals II |
Semester 1: Private Pilot Flight 1 Semester 2: Private Pilot Flight 2 Capstone Project |
Aviation - UAS |
It is beneficial to have IED
Passed Algebra 1 |
Semester 1: Principles of Aviation Semester 2: Exploring Aviation and Aerospace |
Semester 1: Introduction to Flight Semester 2: Aircraft Systems and Performance |
Semester 1: UAS Operations I Semester 2: UAS Operations II |
Semester 1: UAS Flight 1 Semester 2: UAS Flight 2 Capstone Project |
Info for Invited Students:
Forms can be sent to Mr. Damon Riley or Mrs. Gassaway-Fields
NEW STUDENT_REGISTARTION FORMS 560-24
NEW STUDENT-REQUIREMENTS CUSTODIAL PARENT AND LEGAL GUARDIAN STATEMENT
NEW STUDENT-RECORDS REQUEST FORM
NEW STUDENT EMERGENCY INFO. FORM 565-1
NEW STUDENT_SHARED HOUSING FORM 335-74
MCPS REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF A NEW /TRANSFER STUDENT
REQUISITOS DE MCPS PARA EL REGISTRO DE UN ESTUDIANTE NUEVO / TRANSFERIDO