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ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

ACADEMY

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WCPS Magnet Night

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ALA Cohort Advisors:

Coordinator & 11th Grade Advisor: Ms. Megan Marshall

9th Grade Co-Advisor: Donna Almany

9th Grade Co-Advisor: Ms. Emily Hartman

10th Grade Advisor: Mr. Jason Kamler

12th Grade Advisor: Mrs. Lauren Merroth

Contact Ms. Marshall via Email: marshmeg@wcps.k12.md.us

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Academic Leadership Academy Mission

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Prepare high achieving learners for a lifetime of learning & leadership through academically challenging courses & leadership opportunities within SHHS & the Washington County community.

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Program Origins

  • Mr. Scott Buhrman, Dr. Rick Akers, & Dr. Clyde Harrell founded in 2009-2010

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  • Trend with the highest level, gifted students not being challenged.
    • The educational system, in general, was focused more on at-risk students.
    • An alarming number of highest achieving students were not attending 4-year colleges/universities.

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  • Program was designed to:
    • challenge higher achieving/gifted students
    • increase rigor through AP course work
    • provide support during high school & with the transition to college

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  • ALA program has been designed to teach, push, and provide essential “tools” for our top students to achieve peak potential.

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Why Choose ALA?

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  • Early AP (Freshman APUSH)/AP classes
  • Cohorted Advanced English classes 9th and 10th
  • Academic support
  • College trips
  • High School/College advisement
  • Community involvement and Shadow days
  • Four year participation in an academic community

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  • Cohorts on average earn over $1.5 million in scholarships
  • ~95% move on to 4 year colleges and universities
  • Last Year’s Data:
    • ~123 AP/Dual Enrollment Classes
      • (13 highest, 7 lowest)
    • → ~4 million in scholarships/awards

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Key Data Points

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  • Freshman Year:
    • Advanced English 9- ALA cohort class*
    • AP U.S. History class* (DE)
    • AP Computer Science (DE)
    • Optional- Bio/Chem mash up
      • Allows students who want a science track to begin AP courses as sophomores.

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  • Sophomore Year:
    • Advanced Placement English 10- ALA cohort class*
    • AP Government* (DE)
    • Optional (not limited to):(DE)
      • AP Science class
      • AP Human Geography
      • Honors Psychology��
  • Junior Year:
    • AP Lang or English 101
      • Encourages strong writing and analysis skills
    • Optional:
      • Any AP or DE Course

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  • Senior Year:
    • AP Lit or English 102
    • Optional:
      • Any AP course or DE Course

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Course of Studies

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When can I learn more?

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  • Anytime via our website:

https://tinyurl.com/yy6wvs5h�

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  • Thursday, November 7:
    • Meet the AP & DE Teacher Night
  • Thursday, November 14:
    • ALA Open House

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Follow us on Instagram for Updates:

@SHHSALA

ALA Application

(Apps Due 12/07)

ALA Interest Survey

QR Codes are clickable

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Vendor Application

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