Governor's Academy for Engineering
at L. C. Bird High School
From the Coordinator...
Greetings, Prospective L. C. Bird Engineering Families!
We are excited to see that you're interested in our Governor's Academy for Engineering Studies and have found yourself here, looking for more information.
Every two weeks, I send out a newsletter about our academy for families and community stakeholders. If you would like to be included in future academy communication, please fill out this form.
We hope that you can make it to our Open House on November 1, 2023. This is our largest event where we welcome all interested 8th graders to L. C. Bird to hear from teachers, students, alumni, and parents about our Governor's Academy for Engineering. The event will be begin at 6:30 pm.
Please continue scrolling for all things, L. C. Bird Engineering!
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out for any reason. I am easily reached by email (kathryn_clarke@ccpsnet.net), or by office phone (804-768-6110, ext. 3064).
Have a beautiful day,
Mrs. Katy Clarke
What is Engineering?
Our Mission
To provide a program of studies to EXPLORE a wide range of engineering fields, while BUILDING the core skills necessary to further one’s education in engineering. The academic curriculum is both RIGOROUS and centered around lab experiences to better prepare the students for the rapidly changing technologically based fields.
The Goal
- An opportunity to take advanced classes in math or science.
- A constant utilization of integrated computer skills.
- A basis of practical understanding through an emphasis on design projects.
- A detailed overview of expectations in a variety of engineering fields.
- The opportunity for advanced credit for class work.
- Field experience for an understanding of the correlation between class work and the work environment.
- Information to help the students make a more informed decision on their future educational and career plans.
Outcome
- A technologically enriched background
- An understanding of the various fields of engineering.
- An appreciation of the correlation between classroom, lab, and field studies.
- Greatly enhanced written and oral communication skills.
- A solid basis of problem solving and teamwork skills.
- A unique background that enables them to make a more informed choice about their future goals and provides them with an advantage over other students who would be entering the engineering education track at the college level, and taking engineering courses for the first time.
Program of Excellence - Region 1 (Central VA) VDOE Winners
College and Career Partners
ACE Mentors RVA
VCU - Dr. Kinsey - Keynote Speaker
Virginia Tech Engineering Visit
Outreach
First Lego League - Mentors
Engineering Week - STEAM
Thank you to our Engineering Eagle Scouts
FIRST Robotics Competition Team #346
Email: 346robohawks@gmail.com
Robohawks take the lead in mentoring O. B. Gates Elementary - FLL
Team picture at WVRoX (WVU) - August 2022 Competition
FIRST Competition field - 2022 (we're the 346 Robot!)
TSA - Technology Student Association - State Finalists (Elliot Farnum and Matthew Thompson)
Parent Organizations
Comradery and Community
Lunchtime smiles
Engineering Trunk or Treat
Senior Hovercraft Project
Job Shadowing at the Super Radiator Coils Project with ACE
One final picture with the Class of 202 - Senior Banquet
Engineering tailgate at the Bird vs. Cosby Football game
Peer Tutoring
What's coming up
Governor's Academy for Engineering Studies
Email: kathryn_clarke@ccpsnet.net
Website: https://mychesterfieldschools.com/bhs/specialty-center/
Location: L. C. Bird High School, Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA, USA
Phone: (804)768-6110
Twitter: @LCBirdEngineer