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The governor s stem technology academy at landstown high school
Landstown High School Governor's STEM and Technology Academy is a public secondary school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia which first opened in 2001.
Contents
- The governor s stem technology academy at landstown high school
- Alma Mater
- School Administration
- Mission Statement
- Technology Governors STEM Academy
- Accolades
- Athletic honors
- Notable alumni
- References
The school features the Technology Academy and Governor's STEM Academy, two of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city interested in a technology education can apply to learn from three different strands: pre-engineering technology, information technology, and entrepreneurship technology. Entry to the Academy requires recommendations, above average grades, and an electronic portfolio which demonstrates aptitude. It was founded as a general high school and technology magnet school in 2001 and additionally designated a Governor's STEM Academy during the 2012-2013 school year.
Landstown is home to the award winning "Eagle Elite" Madrigal (Chamber) Choir. Under the direction of Dr. Martha Springstead, the choral department has performed in NYC (2005) with the Heritage Festivals of Gold at Riverside Church, and are members of the Disney Honors, Class of 2006, Class of 2011, and Class of 2015 held at Disney World.
Alma Mater
In our hearts we will soar like eagles In our lives there will be friendship true When we raise the banner of Landstown High we Will cheer, black, silver, blue Light us with commitment to greatness Our success is the service we do In a class, on the field Eagle spirit are sealed when we cheer black, silver, blue In our hearts we will soar like eagles In our lives there will be friendship true When we raise the banner of Landstown High we Will cheer, black, silver, blue For Landstown, we honor you
School Administration
Mission Statement
The mission of Landstown High School, in partnership with family and community, is to provide a balanced and diverse educational experience, through the integration of academics, electives, and technology to allow students to discover and develop their full potential for performance and success.
Technology & Governor's STEM Academy
The Technology Academy at Landstown High School opened as one of several magnet programs in the school district in September 2001. It features a cutting-edge curriculum designed for students with a deep interest in and talent for technology. The innovative learning environment provides students the added advantage of combining academic and technical training that will prepare them for a variety of post-graduation choices.
The Governor’s STEM Academy for Engineering, Marketing, and Information Technology was unanimously approved by the Virginia State Board of Education for implementation in the 2012-2013 school year at Landstown High School. This Academy provides rigorous, advanced academic 4 year plans of study for students in the high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Accolades
Named one of only 60 Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) exemplar schools in the U.S.
Washington Post’s top eight percent of all U.S. high schools
Over a decade of full state accreditation
Home of Blue Ribbon Literary and Fine Arts programs
One of only approximately 200 schools in America to receive back-to-back National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Gold Awards of Excellence
Fourth year of the prestigious Governor’s STEM Academy
Continued AVID National Demonstration Site - one of only 78 high schools in the nation
Over $7.4 Million in offered scholarships, Class of 2015
Recipient of nine VHSL Sportsmanship Awards
Home of six VHSL State Championships
Athletic honors
Landstown's football team went to three consecutive state championship games between 2003-2005 under Coach Chris Beatty, who led the team to a 40-2 record during that three year span. They won the state championship in 2004 but lost it in 2003 and 2005. The star players during this time were Percy Harvin, Devon Simmons, and Damon McDaniel. In early 2006, Coach Beatty left Landstown to become the offensive coordinator at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia followed by a stint at Northern Illinois University. As of March 2009, he is an assistant football coach at West Virginia University.
Harvin set five state track records while he was at Landstown High, winning five gold medals at the state finals in 2005: long jump, triple jump, 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter relay.