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Monroe Technology Center Home of Loudoun Governor’s Career and Technical Academy. Middle School 2009-10. What is Monroe Technology Center? Home of the Loudoun Governor’s Career and Technical Academy .
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Monroe Technology CenterHome of Loudoun Governor’s Career and Technical Academy Middle School 2009-10
What is Monroe Technology Center?Home of the Loudoun Governor’s Career and Technical Academy • We serve as one of Loudoun County Public Schools elective program options to all 12 high schools • Students come to MTC every other day
How does MTC work • Students come to MTC every other day on either A or B day • First year programs typically on a B day • Second year programs offered on an A day • Arrival at 9:25 students • Break at 10:00-10:30 AM • Lunch Served in the cafeteria between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Break at 1:30-2:00 PM • Dismissal at 3:10 • Return to Home School by LCPS Bus Transportation
FAQ’s • When can you come to MTC? -Apply as a Sophomore after 1st semester grades are posted, attend MTC as a Junior or a Senior - Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences students may apply as a freshman, which opens availability into other Health Science pathway areas to include: Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Pharmacology, and Radiology • Is transportation provided? -Yes from high school • How many HS credits do you earn? Plus! -3 elective credits -Dual Enrolled courses offer .5 weighting, a minimum college credits -Industry Credentials available and recognized in the workplace include: (A+, N+, CISCO, ProStart, Cosmetology Board of Licensing, Welding , HVAC, NCCER, ASE Recognition, OSHA Safety, Board of Nursing) • Can I play a sport or be involved in extra curricular activities at high school? -Yes
Classes to complete by the 8th grade • 1st year or more of Foreign Language • Algebra I or higher New Diploma Types Available Beginning in 9th grade 2010-11 -Standard Technical -Advanced Technical -Requirements Include: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Accountability/soa_09.pdf
Important Dates • Open House -February 10, 2010 • Middle School Career Camp for rising 6, 7, and 8 graders -June 21-25, 2010 (Look for information in March through Guidance or Parent Liaisons)