Career Academies
of the Wake County Public School System
APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
STUDENT APPLICATION
Applications from students to attend the Academy of Engineering will only be
processed if the student is assigned to Apex Friendship High School.
Please complete the following information and submit by March 27, 2015 to Matt Wight, c/o Lufkin Road
Middle School, 1002 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC 27539. This is a unique opportunity for you to participate in
a small, career focused, learning community with other students who are interested in many of the same
subjects. Please be reminded that we have a limited number of openings in our academy each year.
Student Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City, Zip: _______________________________________Telephone #: _________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
Student E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________
Current School: _________________ Current Grade Level: ______ Student ID Number: _________________
Gender: M or F
Two teacher recommendation forms are required with your academy application. Ask permission before
listing a teacher on this application. Please neatly print the teacher name, subject area, and email address.
One teacher must be a current Math, Science, or Engineering teacher; the other may be any current or
former middle school or high school teacher.
Teacher Name (First and Last)
Subject & School
Email Address
What math course are you currently taking? ______________________________________________________
Only For Academy Director to Complete:
Date Received
Processed By
Memorandum
Signed
Student Essay
Included
Two Teacher
Recommendations
The Academy of Engineering curriculum is an integration of Engineering, Math, Science, English, and
Technology. Students must have passed or currently be enrolled in Common Core Math 1 as a freshmen
to take Introduction to Engineering. There are four required Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses.
Students will have elective choice in which they can choose other fields of study (band, art, chorus, etc.) or
choose to take additional Career Technical Education electives.
English
(4 credits)
Social
Studies
(4 credits)
Science
(3 credits)
Math
(4 credits)
Engineering
(PLTW)
Electives
Electives
Academy of Engineering Course Sequence ~ Sample Schedule
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
English I
English II
English III
(Academic or Honors) (Academic or Honors)
(Academic, Honors
or AP)
World History
(Academic or Honors)
12th Grade
English IV
(Academic, Honors
or AP)
American History Part
II
(Academic or Honors)
or
AP US History
Physics, Chemistry or
Physical Science
Civics & Economics
(Academic or Honors)
Varies
American History Part
I
(Academic or Honors)
or AP Human
Geography
Earth Science
(Academic & Honors)
or AP Environmental
Science
Varies
Varies
Varies
Introduction to
Engineering*
Principles of
Engineering
Computer Science and
Software Engineering
Healthful Living
(required)
Student Choice
Student Choice
Student Choice
Engineering Design
and Development
Capstone Course
Student Choice
Student Choice
Student Choice
Student Choice
Biology
(Academic & Honors)
Student Choice
Application Completion
 Create a two to three paragraph summary/essay describing why you are interested in the Academy
of Engineering and attach it to your application. This must be completed by the student.
 This application is due to Matt Wight c/o Lufkin Road Middle School by March 27, 2015
 Students will be notified of acceptance by e-mail.
Additional Information
 If there are any changes to school assignment, contact information, or interest in the program after
submitting this application, please contact Matt Wight.
 Only students assigned to Apex Friendship High School may apply.
 We can accept up to 75 students into the freshmen class and 75 students into the sophomore class.
The 2015-2016 is the only school year in which sophomores will be eligible to apply. A lottery is
used to determine acceptance into the Academy of Engineering.
 If more than 75 applications are received, a wait-list will be created by the lottery order.
I know that the Academy of Engineering (AOE) is a four year program (three years if I am a rising
sophomore). Rising sophomores may have to double up on a course. I know the Academy of
Engineering requires specific courses and a paid summer internship between the junior and senior year of
high school. The requirements must be met for completion of AOE. My parents are in agreement with
this application, and I am interested in being a student in AOE for the duration of the program.
Student Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: _______________
In compliance with federal law, Wake County Public School System administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions
without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Apex Friendship High School Career Academy
Memorandum of Understanding
If selected as a member of the Academy program, I understand that:
1. I am making a commitment to the full (4) years of the program that includes courses outlined in
the curriculum sequence. Three (3) years if I am a rising sophomore, and I may have to double up
on a course.
2. Regular updates may be sent home via email to both the Academy member and parent/guardian.
It is necessary for me to have a valid email address on file.
3. I must report to Academy activities, job shadowing, internship opportunities dressed appropriately
in business attire and/or our specified Academy uniform.
4. After graduation I will be expected to fill out a yearly information sheet, keeping the Academy
Coordinator updated on my progress.
5. I must maintain academic excellence while enrolled in the Academy. This includes striving to
maintain a cumulative GPS (unweighted) of a 2.5 at the end of each academic year. Dismissal
from the program may result if my GPA fall below this standard. A performance improvement
plan will be completed before being removed.
6. All academy students must successfully complete academy requirements (course selections, job
shadowing, internships, field trips, etc.).
7. Students may dismiss themselves from the program as a result from continuing disciplinary
problems with a teacher or after a suspension from school. A behavior improvement plan will be
completed before being removed.
8. Participation and/or support of scheduled academy meeting/activities is expected of all members.
My participation will be documented in the work-based learning portfolio that will be maintained
throughout my Academy experience.
9. If I have any questions or problems with regard to any aspect of the Academy program, I can
contact the Academy Director.
I understand that being accepted into this program, I am committing myself to be an Academy participant
during my entire high school career. It is also understood that the goal of the Academy Director is to help
me complete this program successfully.
_____________________________________________
Student Signature
________________________________________
Academy Director’s Signature
_____________________________________________
Student Name (Print)
________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
_____________________________________________
Today’s Date
In compliance with federal law, Wake County Public School System administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions
without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Career Academies
of the Wake County Public School System
Apex Friendship High School
Student Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________________
Teacher: _____________________________________________
Subject: _____________________________
Please rate the applicant with regard to each of the general work/school habits listed below. Please use
the following code:
A = Excellent
B = Above Average
C = Average
D = Below Average
Work/School Habits
Reports to class promptly
A
Rating
B
C
D
Maintains good attendance
Demonstrates honesty & integrity
Maintains interest and enthusiasm
Demonstrates dependability
Demonstrates initiative
Maintains a positive attitude
Fosters positive working relationships (teamwork)
Follows school rules
Produces quality work
Comes prepared to learn and brings supplies to class daily
Briefly describe why you feel this applicant should be admitted into our program:
In compliance with federal law, Wake County Public School System administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions
without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Career Academies
of the Wake County Public School System
Apex Friendship High School
Student Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________________
Teacher: _____________________________________________
Subject: _____________________________
Please rate the applicant with regard to each of the general work/school habits listed below. Please use
the following code:
A = Excellent
B = Above Average
C = Average
D = Below Average
Work/School Habits
Reports to class promptly
A
Rating
B
C
D
Maintains good attendance
Demonstrates honesty & integrity
Maintains interest and enthusiasm
Demonstrates dependability
Demonstrates initiative
Maintains a positive attitude
Fosters positive working relationships (teamwork)
Follows school rules
Produces quality work
Comes prepared to learn and brings supplies to class daily
Briefly describe why you feel this applicant should be admitted into our program:
In compliance with federal law, Wake County Public School System administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions
without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.