DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL & Aviation Academy MAGNET PROGRAM Course Guide
Aviation Academy 902-B Bland Blvd. Newport News, VA 23602 757-886-2745 http://avi.nn.k12.va.us Dr. Aaron L. Smith Program Director aaron.smith@nn.k12.va.us Denbigh High School 259 Denbigh Blvd. Newport News, VA 23608 757-886-7700 http://denbigh.nn.k12.va.us Dr. Eleanor Blowe Principal eleanor.blowe@nn.k12.va.us 2
Contents Magnet Program Description 4 Concentration Track Descriptions 6 Pathways for 2015-16 7 Aviation Technology Concentration 8 Aviation Flight Operations Concentration 9 Aviation Professional - Concentration 10 Aviation Aerospace Concentration 11 Types of Diploma Seals 12 Aviation Academy Course Offerings 13 Industry Certifications Offered at Aviation Academy 17 Articulation Agreements 18 DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL & Aviation Academy MAGNET PROGRAM 3
DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL & Aviation Academy MAGNET PROGRAM Magnet Program Description DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Airport campus where students take three to six classes; all other classes conducted at Denbigh High School Small community of learning with a collegiate atmosphere Physics taught as a requirement in 10th grade Aviation technology classes offered in pre-engineering subjects: physics, electricity, materials, fluids, pneumatics, and aircraft design An FAA Pilot Ground School course offering flying lessons for private pilot licensure Advanced computer classes including computer systems, leading to certification; and electronics I & II offered in a state-of-the-art lab. Some courses are offered as dual-enrolled with Thomas Nelson Community College for college credit. STEM concentration with a focus on aviation and computers 4
SOAR WITH THE ACES... ATTITUDE EQUALS ALTITUDE WHAT IS THE AVIATION MAGNET? Denbigh High School s Aviation Academy is a specialized four-year program to prepare highly motivated and successful high school students for a rewarding and well paying career in engineering technology with an emphasis on aviation and computers. The standards are high at the Aviation Academy, and every effort is made to provide a caring, disciplined environment where students are given the opportunity to excel and reach their goal with minimal classroom disruptions. The technology courses provide challenging subject material to enhance students reading, writing, science and math skills. The Aviation Academy strongly encourages students to works toward an advanced diploma that concentrates in dual credit, technology or Aviation courses. All students are required to take physics, chemistry and four years of math. Students who have a B average in math and obtain certification in an approved technology area will be awarded an Advanced Math and Technology seal on their diploma. Aviation Academy staff members have high expectations for students preparing for college and highly skilled, professional career fields. Visit the Aviation Academy website at: http://avi.nn.k12.va.us/ Download the Aviation Academy brochure at: http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/magnet/documents/magnet_aviation.pdf 5
Concentration Track Descriptions Listed below are each of the course descriptions that students are eligible to take when they are selected for the academy. Aviation Technology Students learn the terminology, concepts and procedures through hands-on experiences that blend in the dynamics of the aircraft. By completing this sequence they are enabled to prepared for taking the General Maintenance Technician certification. Aviation Flight Operations The vital and pertinent knowledge of everything from learning to fly aircraft itself to the actual operations of an airport. Courses also involve understanding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines where this information will prepare them to take the FAA Air Traffic Control exam. Aviation Professional There is nothing like working at the place you want to be while pursuing your education! Here students carry their knowledge obtained from classes and fuse it with current practices and experiences. Aviation Aerospace Dual credit can be earned through this concentration. Here students are taught A+ coursework where their programming knowledge allows them to be eligible for the Comp TIA A+ certification exam and/or Microsoft Technology Associate which is accepted nationally in this field. All students will follow the advanced diploma track in addition to the Aviation electives. The following pages outline the four course concentration tracks with electives that are strongly encouraged based upon their course of study listed above. 6 DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL & Aviation Academy MAGNET PROGRAM
Pathways for 2015-16 Pathway 9th Grade Aviation Courses 10th Grade Aviation Courses 11th Grade Aviation Courses 12th Grade Aviation Courses Aviation Technology Aerospace Electronics Aviation Maintenance Aviation Maintenance I Aviation Maintenance Technology 1 - Lab Aviation Maintenance I - Lab OR Aerospace I Electronics I Aviation Flight Operations Aerospace Aviation Pilot Training Pilot II - Aerodynamics, Aircraft Maneuvers & Human Factors Air Traffic Control Electronics I Electronics Aviation - Professional Aerospace Electronics Electronics I Airport Management Operations Air Traffic Control Aviation I Aviation- Flight Information Aerospace Computer Systems I Computer Systems II Aviation I Electronic Electronic I - Industry Certification Test - Potential dual credit/articulation agreement course if criteria met 7
Aviation Technology Concentration In An Advanced Diploma 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors or Regular Geometry Honors or Regular Algebra II Algebra II Algebra II/Trig Calculus Calculus Other Honors Earth Science Honors Physics Science (Choose 1) Honors Chemistry Honors Biology 9 Honors English 10 Honors English English (Choose 1) 11 Honors English AP English Honors World Geography AP Human Geography Physical Education I Health I Aerospace Honors World History AP World History Physical Education II Health II Electronics Honors US History AP US History Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) I AMT I - Lab Science Any AP or Honors Science Class English (Choose 1) 12 Honors English AP English Honors Government AP Government Personal Finance Class Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) II AMT II - Lab Possible Electives to take in Addition to Required Coursework: Electronics I, Aviation Operation Management, Aviation Pilot Training, Pilot II Aerodynamics, Aircraft Maneuvers & Human Factors, Aviation Tech II Italics denotes possible dual credit and/or articulation agreement opportunity if qualifications are met. Possible Careers with this Track Median Salary by Job Aerospace Engineer $75,144 Electrical Engineer $67,465 Mechanic Aircraft $49,129 Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician $43,056 Source: www.payscale.com 8
Aviation Flight Operations Concentration In An Advanced Diploma 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors or Regular Geometry Honors or Regular Algebra II Algebra II Algebra II/Trig Calculus Calculus Other Honors Earth Science Honors Physics Science (Choose 1) Honors Chemistry Honors Biology 9 Honors English 10 Honors English English (Choose 1) 11 Honors English AP English Honors World Geography AP Human Geography Physical Education I Health I Aerospace Honors World History AP World History Physical Education II Health II Aviation Pilot Training Honors US History AP US History Pilot II - Aerodynamics, Aircraft Maneuvers & Human Factors Electronics Science Any AP or Honors Science Class English (Choose 1) 12 Honors English AP English Honors Government AP Government Personal Finance Class Air Traffic Control Electronics I Possible Electives to take in Addition to Required Coursework: Electronics I, Aviation Maintenance + Lab (double block class), Aviation Tech II Italics denotes possible dual credit opportunity if qualifications are met. Possible Careers with this Track Median Salary by Job Airline Pilot, Copilot or Flight Engineer $85,000 General/Operations Manager $57,937 Air Traffic Controller $57,325 Aircraft Electrician $49,629 9 Source: www.payscale.com
Aviation Professional - Concentration In An Advanced Diploma 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors or Regular Geometry Honors or Regular Algebra II Algebra II Algebra II/Trig Calculus Calculus Other Honors Earth Science Honors Physics Science (Choose 1) Honors Chemistry Honors Biology 9 Honors English 10 Honors English English (Choose 1) 11 Honors English AP English Honors World Geography AP Human Geography Physical Education I Health I Aerospace Honors World History AP World History Physical Education II Health II Electronics Honors US History AP US History Airport Management Operations Electronics I Science Any AP or Honors Science Class English (Choose 1) 12 Honors English AP English Honors Government AP Government Personal Finance Class Air Traffic Control Aviation I Possible Electives to take in Addition to Required Coursework: Aviation Maintenance + Lab (double block class), Aviation Pilot Training Possible Careers with this Track Median Salary by Job Airline Pilot, Copilot or Flight Engineer $85,000 General/Operations Manager $57,937 Air Traffic Controller $57,325 Aircraft Electrician $49,629 10 Source: www.payscale.com
Aviation Aerospace Concentration In An Advanced Diploma 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors or Regular Geometry Honors or Regular Algebra II Algebra II Algebra II/Trig Calculus Calculus Other Honors Earth Science Honors Physics Science (Choose 1) Honors Chemistry Honors Biology 9 Honors English 10 Honors English English (Choose 1) 11 Honors English AP English Honors World Geography AP Human Geography Physical Education I Health I Aerospace Honors World History AP World History Physical Education II Health II Computer Systems I Honors US History AP US History Computer Systems II Electronic Science Any AP or Honors Science Class English (Choose 1) 12 Honors English AP English Honors Government AP Government Personal Finance Class Aviation I Electronic I Possible Electives to take in Addition to Required Coursework: Aviation Maintenance + Lab (double block class), Aviation Pilot Training, Aviation Operation Management, Pilot II - Aerodynamics, Aircraft Maneuvers & Human Factors Italics denotes possible dual credit opportunity if qualifications are met. Possible Careers with this Track Median Salary by Job Senior Systems Engineer (Comp Net / IT) $85,224 Senior Mechanical Engineer $84,373 Software Engineer $68,504 System Administrator, Computer Network $53,348 11 Source: www.payscale.com
Types of Diploma Seals DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION ACADEMY - MAGNET SEAL Fulfill requirements for Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma Complete Prescribed Career Strand Fulfill Community Service Hours/Internship Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL SEAL Fulfill requirements for Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma Complete prescribed sequence of courses in a CTE concentration or specialization Meet one of the following conditions: 1. Maintain a B or better in CTE courses 2. Pass an exam that confers certification 3. Acquire a professional license in a career and technical field DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL & Aviation Academy MAGNET PROGRAM 12
Aviation Course Offerings AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY I AV0100 Replaces Aviation Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester This course is designed to be an introduction with basic knowledge of the career field of aerospace. Students will learn about the history of aviation, principles of flight, careers in aviation and aerospace. AVIATION TECHNOLOGY II AV0200 Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester This course is designed to introduce students to aviation composites and materials for structure. It is a class heavy with hands-on activities. It will help students see the vast careers available for them in this area. Vocabulary, proper tool use and identification, design are a few of the skills developed in this courses ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY I AV4100 Prerequisites: Algebra I Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester Students will complete the computer base learning (NIDA) curriculum with a basic understanding of Direct and Alternating current circuits, series and parallel circuit arrangements, and their applications. The student should understand the effect of resistance, capacitance, and inductance on an AC circuit, and how a transformer works. Students will understand the operation of the multimeter and its use in circuit troubleshooting. Much emphasis is placed on safety. ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY II AV4200 Prerequisites: Electronics I Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester Students should complete this computer base learning (NIDA) curriculum with a basic understanding of the verification of the theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors, and amplifiers. They will also be introduced to the skill of reading systematic and troubleshooting skills. This will include symbols, modes of failure, schematics, and physical wiring diagrams and basic use of test instruments. 13
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY I (AMT) + LAB AV0300 + AV2100 (Articulation opportunities with Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake & Liberty University) Prerequisites: Physics Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit per semester Periods: Double Blocked This Airframe and Powerplant Technician General course is the first segment of training as an aviation maintenance technician. The AV0300 course is composed of Aviation II (1 period) with AV2100 lab (1 period). Students will learn the basic terms, concepts, and procedures that serve as the foundation for the more complex lessons to come. Students will obtain an understanding and hands on experience in mathematics, basic physics, mechanic privileges and limitations, maintenance publication, maintenance forms and records, basic electricity and ground operations and servicing. AV0300 and AV2100 are required General Maintenance Technician courses to be successfully completed before starting the Airframe and Powerplant courses for certification. (formerly known as the Aviation Tech III and AMT 100) AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY II (AMT) + LAB AV0400 + AV2110 (Articulation opportunities with Liberty University and with Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake) Prerequisites: Physics Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit per semester Periods: Double Blocked This Airframe and Powerplant Technician General Course is the other segment of training as an aviation maintenance technician. The AV0400 course is composed of Aviation V (1 period) with AV2110 lab (1 period). Students will learn the basic terms, concepts, and procedures that serve as the foundation and hands-on experience in aircraft drawings, weight and balance, fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes, and cleaning and corrosion. AV0400 and AV2110 are required General Maintenance Technician courses to be successfully completed before starting the Airframe and Powerplant course for certification. (formerly known as the Aviation Tech IV and AMT 110) AVIATION PILOT TRAINING AV3000 Prerequisites: Aerospace Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester Students will obtain knowledge necessary to complete the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Examination. There are flight simulation lessons that support the ground lessons. This course covers Aerodynamic Principles, Powerplant and Related Systems, Flight Instruments Aircraft Performance, Weather Theory, Weather Reports and Forecasts, Federal Aviation Regulations, National Transportation Safety Board, VFR Charts, Airspace, Airport Markings and Operations, Radio Communication, Pilot age and Dead-reckoning Navigation, Radio Navigation, Flight Planning, and flight Physiology, as well as hands-on activities. 14
PILOT II - AERODYNAMICS, AIRCRAFT MANEUVERS & HUMAN FACTORS AV4000 Prerequisites: Aviation Pilot Training Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester Students continue their pursuit in learning more about the pilot career and build on prior information learned in the Ground Pilot course. Students participate in flight training, ground school, and simulator instruction to support the flight syllabus while studying meteorology, aerodynamics, navigation, physiology, airfield and flight environments, aircraft maneuvers, and aircraft weight and balance. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AV3100 Prerequisites: Previous aviation course Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester This course will help students understand the skills necessary and the importance of ensuring a smooth flow of air traffic arriving and departing from an airport. Students will experience the role of Air Traffic Controllers in the operation and management of airports, as well as training and career opportunities in this field. Instruction will take place on Function and History of Air Traffic Control, Duties and Responsibilities, Military Air Traffic Control, Meteorology, Emergency situations and other related topics. Knowledge will be obtained related to passing the FAA Air Traffic Control exam. AIRPORT OPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT (First Semester) AV3209 Prerequisites: Previous aviation course Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester (First semester offering) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of the airport manager in the management, administration, financing, and operating of small, medium, and large airports. Instruction will touch on many of the careers involved in this field such as security, marketing, and other business skills. AIRPORT OPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT (Second Semester) AV3309 Prerequisites: Previous aviation course Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester (Second semester offering) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of the airline s manager in management, administration, financing, and operating of an airline. Students will touch on flight scheduling, routes and hubs, crew scheduling, safety, customer service, fleet management and ground support operations, aircraft maintenance and engineering, accident investigations as well as other topics. 15
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY I & II (A+) AV0500, AV0510 Prerequisites: IC3 Certification (Exceptions are granted) Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: ½ credit per semester Computer systems & II (A+ Hardware and A+ Software is a two year program introducing the basic skills needed for students to pursue a technical, professional career and certification in this field. These courses provide students the understanding of installing, configuring and upgrading of computer systems software and hardware. They will receive hands-on training in identifying computer components, their functions, how to install them, and how to troubleshoot computer components when they fail. 16
Industry Certifications Offered at Aviation Academy The following is a list of the current industry certifications offered at Aviation Academy. Exams Taken Possible Certification Awarded Courses needed to be eligible for certification tests Microsoft Technician Associate Microsoft Technician Computer Systems I Certification for the General Portion Airframe and Power plant General Certification 2.5 hours can be added to the students flight time if approved by the instructor Computer Systems II AMT 1 + Lab AMT 2 + Lab Contingent upon passing test and acceptance at Liberty University Ground Pilot Pilot II 17
Articulation Agreements with Aviation Academy An articulation agreement is an agreement with a college or university where if a student decides to enroll at their campus, they are eligible to have college credits applied towards their transcript. It will remain on the transcript as long as they remain at their college until they graduate. Aviation Academy has established the following articulation agreements with the following institutions: Institution Criteria Courses accepted for college credit Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) 2211 S. Military Hwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 757.363.2121 www.aviationmaintenance.edu AMT 1 (AV0300) & Lab (AV2100) (6 hours) AMT 2 (AV0400) & Lab (AV2110) (6 hours) Completion of both semesters with a B or higher in respective pairings (AMT 1 & Lab) and/or (AMT 2 & Lab) Successfully complete at least one term at AIM within 24 months of high school graduation 6 hours for AMT 1 + Lab 6 hours for AMT 2 + Lab Liberty University 939 Airport Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 592-5661 for Aviation information www.liberty.edu/aviation AMT 3 (AV0300) & Lab (AV2100) AMT 4 (AV0400) & Lab (AV2110) Good attendance in both all AMT classes Earned at least a B or higher in classes Accepted at Liberty University Passes the general certification exam 15 credit hours which covers the general certification of the Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) Will be awarded once A&P license is completed Please note: - Aviation Tech III and AMT 100 is now called AMT 1 & Lab - Aviation Tech IV and AMT 110 is now called AMT 2 & Lab 18
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