Lloyd C. Bird High School

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Lloyd C. Bird High School
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Scientist Why does something happen? Engineer
How to deal with the issue.
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Engineers take their knowledge of math and
science and turn it into solutions to problems in
a myriad of fields. Engineers design, build,
test, and improve things which affect all aspects
of our lives.
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Mission
Our MISSION is to provide a program of studies to
EXPLORE a wide range of engineering fields, while
BUILDING the core skills necessary to further
ones education in engineering. The academic
curriculum that a student follows is both
RIGOROUS and centered around lab experiences to
better prepare the student for the rapidly
changing technologically based fields.
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VISION

• Advanced course work in Science Math
• Exposure to various fields of engineering
• Integration of computer skills
• Practical applications of engineering concepts
• Potential for field experience with the goal of
  concentrated specialty study at 4-year college
  or graduate school.

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• What is an Engineering Program at the High School
  level?

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Pre-Engineering Core Subjects

• Engineering Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Computers
• Circuits
• Mechanics
• Foundations

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Foundations Coursework

• Career Options
• Technology Overview
• Energy Sources
• Systems (structures, communications, etc.)
• Statics
• Dynamics
• Design

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Computer Exposure

• BASIC
• C
• JAVA
• Excel

• Access
• Auto CAD
• Maestro
• Power Point

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Engineering Electives
Electives are designed to further study in
specific areas in an attempt to create practical
and realistic experiences.
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Aerospace
Aero/Astro Dynamics, Fluids, Flight Space
Structures
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Biomedical
Simulated Analysis, Instrumentation, R D
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Civil
Structures, Transportation Systems
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In the End

• What do we hope our students have gained as they
  prepare to graduate?

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Engineering Studies

• Exposure (to specialty fields)
• Practical Experience (practicum, labs, field
  opportunities)
• Focus (where to go/ what to do next)
• Advantage (over other grads)
• Desire (new found love of the area of study they
  are now heading into)

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Expectations

• To launch our graduates on to
• higher education with a focused
• purpose and the knowledge of the
• available options in their field.

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Where are the graduates? (sampling of colleges
applied to and accepted)

• VCU
• North Carolina State
• Old Dominion
• UVa
• Virginia Tech
• William Mary
• US Naval Academy
• George Mason University
• James Madison University
• Penn State
• Georgia Tech
• West Virginia Tech
• Virginia Military Institute

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Want to know more?

• Specialty Center Fairs
• Sunday, October 12, 2008
• Thomas Dale High school 2 pm 330 pm
• Monday, October 13, 2008
• Midlothian 630 pm 800 pm
• Pre-Engineering Open House
• L.C. Bird High School, November 12, 2008
• 7 pm

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Contact Information

• Lloyd C. Bird High School
• 10301 Courthouse Rd.
• Chesterfield, VA 23832
• Nancy Hoover, Coordinator
• [phone], ext. 165
• nancy_hoover_at_ccpsnet.net