Fly Like A Girl (FLAG) Drone Academy - Student Application
This program is for eligible girls who are 16 or older and who are interested in exploring in-depth the STEM career field of flying commercial-grade drones. Students selected will be enrolling in the Fly Like A Girl (FLAG) Drone Academy which will begin on May 30th. Students will receive specialized instruction and curriculum from a certified Academy instructor. Students will be able to earn an FAA certificate, which is required in the Drone Industry. Additionally, students will be assigned a lead teacher who will help facilitate, coordinate, and support these experiences that pertain to the FLAG Academy. There is no cost for students who are accepted into this program. Students who apply for this experience and who are selected are committing themselves to attend workshops, training sessions, meetings, and completing the required curriculum and activities associated with the Academy. 

Please submit an application for each student who is interested in applying for this FLAG Academy experience by September 30th.  By submitting this form, you are acknowledging that you have parental permission to participate in the Academy, if selected. Space is limited, so applications may be competitive, so make sure you answer all questions fully and to the best of your ability. 

The tentative dates for the fall academy are as follows:

10/07/25 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Person at South Fayette High School
10/14/25 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Person at South Fayette High School
10/21/25 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Person at South Fayette High School
11/05/25 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Person at South Fayette High School
11/12/25 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Person at South Fayette High School
12/02/25 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Virtual
12/09/25 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Virtual
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Student First Name *
Student Last Name *
Student Email Address *
What is your Birthdate?  *
MM/DD/YYYY DOB (i.e. 10/30/1977)
Student Phone Number *
Shirt Size *
High School Name *
Do you have any dietary restrictions?  *
Current Grade *
Parent/Guardian Last Name, First Name *
Parent/Guardian Phone Number *
Parent/Guardian Email *
By selecting YES below, you are confirming that you have obtained PARENTAL permission to participate in the FLAG Academy, if you are selected.  *
Will you be able to provide your own transportation to and from the In-Person sessions at South Fayette High School, or will you need district transportation assistance? *
Application Question 1: Why should we select you for participation in this Fly Like A Girl Drone Academy? *
Application Question 2: What is your experience with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) courses or programs?  *
Application  Question 3: What excites you the most about this opportunity?  *
Application Question 4:  How would you hope to utilize your FAA UAV pilot's license in the future? *
Commitment Statement 1:  I will be able to attend the dates of the Academy (both virtually and in-person) and am willing to do work outside of the scheduled courses in order to be successful in the Academy. *
Commitment Statement 2:  I will study for the FAA Part 107 exam and demonstrate readiness to sit for the exam no later than the end of December 2025. *
Commitment Statement 3: I realize that I will be missing some of my scheduled courses at my home school to attend the FLAG Academy, and I am committed to making up any missed work and clearly communicating with my teachers when I will miss classes.   *
Commitment Statement 4: I realize that my home school administrator will need to approve my participation in the FLAG Academy and provide a coach or facilitator for me to work with.  *
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