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Thomas Edison High School of Technology 12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring, Maryland

Thomas Edison High School of Technology 12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring, Maryland. Experience Success!. Foundations of Automotive Technologies Auto Body Repair Technology Automotive Technology Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies Carpentry Electricity

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Thomas Edison High School of Technology 12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring, Maryland

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  1. Thomas Edison High School of Technology12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring, Maryland Experience Success!

  2. Foundations of Automotive Technologies Auto Body Repair Technology Automotive Technology Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies Carpentry Electricity Heating / Air Conditioning Masonry Plumbing Principles of Architecture and CAD Technology Network Operations Interior Design Printing, Graphics, & Electronic Media Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Professional Restaurant Management Cosmetology Nail Technology Medical Careers What courses are available?

  3. Medical Careers • Prepare for future medical career • Take Medical Terminology, taught by a Montgomery College professor • Complete the Certified Nursing (CNA) program • Intern at a local rehabilitation center and the National Naval Medical Center

  4. Transportation Technology Cluster Students restore and sell approximately fifty cars per year as a part of their automotive education.

  5. The Montgomery County Student Automotive Trades Foundation makes it possible for students to operate a fully licensed used car dealership.

  6. Foundations of Automotive Technologies Students learn beginning procedures for auto body repair and basic auto mechanics.

  7. Auto Technology Students learn to diagnose and repair automobiles in an ASE Certification format.

  8. Auto Body Repair Technology Students learn professional auto body repair procedures and techniques including painting.

  9. Construction and Development Cluster The Construction Trades Foundation makes it possible for students to build and sell a large house every year.

  10. Young American 35 - 2006

  11. Foundations of Building & Construction Technologies Students in this one semester class begin to develop skills in a variety of construction areas. Upon completion of the class, students choose one of the construction programs as their focus.

  12. Carpentry

  13. Electricity

  14. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

  15. Plumbing

  16. Masonry

  17. Principles of Architecture and CAD Technology • Architectural Drafting Techniques • Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) Technology: Architectural Applications • Residential Design Studio • Advanced CAD Applications AutoCAD 2014 and REVIT

  18. Print Technologies & Digital Graphics • Basic & Advanced skills for entering the commercial printing, advertising, and digital arts fields • PrintED Nationally Certified program • Adobe Creative Suites: drawing, design and layout software on MAC computers (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) • Industry-standard training in graphic design, digital file prep, advertising, screen printing and digital photography Student Work

  19. Network Operations • Hands-on Local and Wide Area Networking • COMPtia A+ Certification • COMPtia Network+ Certification • Web data interface techniques and communication • Computer Maintenance and Technology

  20. Academy of Hospitality & Tourism • Member of the National Academy Foundation • Participate in hospitality internships, operate Café Edison, and conduct tours of the school • Receive training in hotel operations and management • Opportunity to earn ServSafe Food Protection Manager’s or Employee’s Certification

  21. Professional Restaurant Management • Learn industry standards in a commercial kitchen • Operate commercial equipment • Prepare for the National Restaurant Association Sanitation Exam for Health Department Licensing • Operate Café Edison

  22. Cosmetology • Three year program • Grade 10 entrance • Leads to taking the Maryland State Cosmetology Exam for State Licensing • Chemistry, anatomy, bacteriology, sanitation • Student-run salon

  23. Nail Technology • One year classroom program plus semester of on-the-job training • Leads to taking the Maryland State Exam for Nails and State Licensing • Must be 17 years old to take State Exam

  24. Course Structure and Credits • Thomas Edison courses are three periods long. • Students earn one and one-half credits per semester. • Some courses offer Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. • All courses (except Interior Design) satisfy the MCPS program completer requirement for graduation.

  25. Who is eligible to attend? • All students must be enrolled in MCPS. • Most students enter in Grades 11 and/or 12. • Some courses are open to students in Grade 10.

  26. What type of benefits do students earn? • Career Development Program Completion for graduation • Opportunity to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours in most classes

  27. Supportive Environment • Small Learning Community : 325 students/session 20 – 25 students/class • Extra Support Staff: • ESOL Support • School Counselor • Special Education Teachers • Career Center Coordinator • Work/Internship Coordinator

  28. Opportunities for Honors • SkillsUSA Competitions • National Technical Honor Society • Student of the Quarter / Year • Program Specific Contests, Awards, & Scholarships

  29. Computerized College & Scholarship Searches College Application Support Scholarship Application Support FAFSA assistance College & Technical School Guest Speakers Resumes Portfolios Interviewing Employability Skills Internships Job Placement for qualified students Preparations for the Future

  30. Do students go to college if they attend Thomas Edison? YES! Students can actually earn college credits while enrolled in Edison programs. • Montgomery College • Johnson and Wales University • Community College of Baltimore County

  31. Over 70% enter college or technical schools after high school; most major in careers related to their Thomas Edison program. The majority of Edison students continue to college or technical schools.

  32. Does Thomas Edison have a work experience and job placement program? Assistance with employability skills and job placement is provided for all students. YES!

  33. Is transportation provided? MCPS provides bus transportation to and from the home school. AM session 7:45-10:15 PM session 11:00-1:30 Students may provide their own transportation.

  34. Thomas Edison High School of Technology www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison Apply ONLINE! 301-929-2181

  35. Thomas Edison High School of Technology where students experience success every day

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