High Tech Academy
Program Overview
High Tech Academy is a dual-enrollment STEM program that gives students the opportunity to take college-level engineering, math, and physics classes in a challenging environment with other motivated students. HTA students can earn 24 college credits during their junior and senior years of high school! Students participate in hands-on honors engineering classes and work together to solve problems, all while earning college credit in mathematics, physics, and engineering. If you are a motivated HCPS student interested in getting a head start for college, this program is for you!
Courses Offered:
Precalculus* [Reynolds MTH 161]
Calculus I* [Reynolds MTH 263]
Calculus II* [Reynolds MTH 264]
Differential Equations* [Reynolds MTH 267]
General Physics I* [VCU PHYS 201]
General Physics II* [VCU PHYS 202]
Foundations of Engineering* [Reynolds EGR 121]
Engineering Statics* [Reynolds EGR 140]
Hon Engineering Explorations I [HCPS 8450]
Hon Engineering Analysis & Applications II [HCPS 8451]
*denotes dual enrollment course
Eligible Certification/License:
NOCTI Pre-Engineering Certification
Workplace Readiness
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students will earn up to 24 college credits through VCU and Reynolds.
Students will network with potential employers for internship opportunities in engineering.
Students will participate in engineering field trips to explore future career paths.
HCPS juniors & seniors from all 9 high schools can be a part of HTA!
HCPS students can apply online during the fall of their sophomore year.
The annual fee is $10-$20 based on how many engineering classes are being taken.
HIGH TECH COURSE TRACKS
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ms. Buschy, Engineering & PROGRAM LEAD
Ms. Allison Buschy teaches Honors Engineering I and II and supports the dual enrollment engineering courses. As a licensed Professional Engineer, she has an extensive background in civil engineering and has worked in various fields throughout the Commonwealth. Ms. Buschy enjoys teaching engineering concepts by doing hands-on projects with students.
Questions? Please email me: ambuschy @ henrico.k12.va.us
MR. MUNCY, Mathematics
Mr. David Muncy teaches Precalculus, Calculus I and II, and Differential Equations. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics and master's degree in Science and Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University. For his college thesis, he used math and artificial intelligence to study graphs and prove hypotheses. Mr. Muncy enjoys finding math applications in the real world. #EveryoneIsAMathPerson
Questions? Please email me: damuncy @ henrico.k12.va.us