STAT application period for rising 9th graders is closed.  All students who applied have been notified if they have been offered enrollment. However, a student who is accepted for wait-list may still be contacted if and when there is an opening for him/her. 

Stafford Academy for Technology (STAT) is a state-approved Governor’s Career and Technical Academy.  STAT is a four-year college-prep program of study utilizing an integrated hands-on, project-based model of instruction focused on the career areas described below. The STAT collaborative instructional team includes teachers from Science, Technology, English, and Mathematics.  STAT is open to rising ninth graders on an application basis and to tenth graders who have taken the first technology or engineering course in the sequence.  Applicants in the tenth grade will be accepted on a space-available basis.  If traveling to an Academy site, students will return to their base school for lunch and remaining classes.  Bus transportation from the base school is provided.

STAT offers students the advantage of learning in a "cohort" of like-minded students throughout the four-year program. They will also "loop" with the same teachers whenever possible, creating a more coherent and personal learning experience.  Students will undertake service-learning projects and partner with mentors in the business community to build a stronger sense of purpose and a firmer commitment to success in college education, while learning about the demands of the workplace.  Students will undertake a senior research project.

While STAT serves as an excellent preparation for students who look to careers in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, it will also help any student develop a powerful foundation for further learning and high-skill employment.  This is because the STAT model is designed to go beyond the ordinary high school experience, and cultivate skills we now recognize as essential in the 21st century workplace:

• thinking creatively and implementing innovation
• using systems thinking and solving problems
• communicating clearly and collaborating with others
• accessing, evaluating and managing information
• adapting to change
• working independently and gaining expertise as a self-directed learner
• valuing diversity
• showing accountability
• leading and respecting others

STAT is an academically and technically demanding program of studies that will prepare students for success in virtually any field of college study. Admission to the STAT program is based on grades, academic achievement, effort, attitude, commitment and career interests.

NETWORK SYSTEMS (CISCO)
(Brooke Point High School)

The curriculum design is focused on Information Technology with a specialization in Computer Networking Hardware Operations (CISCO).  Brooke Point High School’s program encompasses two blocks of every school day using an alternating-day schedule.  Two Academy classes will meet each day on alternating days.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(North Stafford High School or Stafford Senior High School)
STAT assignment varies dependng on base school.

The curriculum design is focused on a general engineering and technology course of study utilizing the Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) framework.  The programs at both North Stafford High School and Stafford High School encompass two blocks every day using an alternating-day schedule.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
North Stafford High School

The curriculum design is focused on the exploration of a wide variety of health care and science career options utilizing the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences (www.pltw.org) framework.  North Stafford High School's program compasses two blocks every day using an alternating-day schedule.  Two Academy classes will meet each day on alternating days.

STAFFORD ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY (STAT) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
(Based on current VA Department of Education graduation requirements

	9th	10th	11th	12th
STAT Program: Information Technology (Brooke Point HS)	Information Technology Fundamentals 6670S	Programming 6640S	Computer Network Hardware Operations I & II 8542S & 8543S	Computer Network Hardware Operations III & IV 8544S & 8545S
STAT Program: Engineering and Technology (North Stafford HS)	Introduction to Engineering Design 8439S	Principles of Engineering 8441S	Digital Electronics 8440S AND Civil Engineering and Architecture	Engineering Design & Development (EDD) Capstone Course AND Independent Study OR Engineering Practicum 8453S to align with EDD
STAT Program: Engineering and Technology (Stafford Senior HS)	Introduction to Engineering Design 8439S	Digital Electronics 8440S	Principles of Engineering 8441S AND Computer Integrated Manufacturing 8442S	Engineering Design & Development (EDD) Capstone Course AND Independent Study OR Engineering Practicum 8453S  to align with EDD
STAT Program: Biomedical Sciences (North Stafford HS)	Principles of Biomedical Science	Human Body Systems	Medical Interventions	Science Research Capstone (SRC) course AND Independent Study to align with SRC
Mathematics 4 credits	Algebra I 3130S #or Geometry 3143S #	Geometry 3143S # or Algebra II 3135S #	Students follow next course in sequence: Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II #; Algebra III; Statistics; Math Analysis; or AP Calculus
Science 4 credits	Earth Science  4210S #	Biology 4310S #	Chemistry  4410S #	Physics 4510S
BIOMED Science 4 credits	Biology 4310S #	Biology II: Anatomy & Physiology 4330S	Chemistry 4410S #	Physics 4510S
English 4 credits	English 9 1130S	English 10 1140S	English 11 1196S #	English 12 1160S
Social Studies 4 credits	World History I #	World History II #	VA/US History #	VA/US Government
Health/Physical Education, 2 credits and Electives	Health/PE 9th	Health/PE 10th	Economics and Personal Finance	Elective based on program area or student interest
Foreign Language 3 yrs. of 1 language   OR 2 yrs. each of 2 languages	Determined by student	Determined by student	Determined by student	Determined by student
Electives	Electives include courses related to specific programs or student interests.

Students can expect to earn an Advanced Studies Diploma upon graduation.
*Advanced placement and dual enrollment opportunities are available in some academic and CTE courses.
# Students are requried to take the SOL test associated with this course.

For additional program information contact Ann Emerson (540) 658-6000 or e-mail aemerson@staffordschools.net