NAF Academies Quick Facts
False
What is the method that engineers use?
Engineering design process
The first level course in finance is
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance
What pathways are available in the Academy of Information Technology?
Computer Science and Graphic Design
True or false: NAF students have the opportunity to attend work-based learning events sponsored by other academies.
True
When do students enter one of the (3) NAF Academies?
10th Grade
Name (3) partners AOE works with
UDC, United Way, STEM for Her, PEPCO
Name (3) partners AOF works with
United Way, Suit-Up, Labor Credit Union, Andrews Credit Union, SWiiRL, EverFi
True or False. Students can take courses in both computer science and graphic design because they are part of the academy.
False
When are students prioritized for summer internships?
11th grade
Who should I speak with if I enroll in one academy but want to switch to another that better suits me?
You should speak with your academy director, the director of the academy you wish to switch to, and your counselor.
Name the director and academy teachers
Director- Ms. John.
Teachers- Ms. Blair and Mr. T.
What can students expect to learn in the finance classroom? (share 2 expectations)
Financial Literacy, budgeting, marketing strategies, business practices
Which industry-recognized credential is offered to AOIT students?
Adobe PhotoShop
What should a student do if they are having challenges in their NAF academy?
Meet with teachers and Director to advocate for needs and address concerns.
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Which industry-recognized credential is offered to AOE students?
OSHA 10
What new course offering has AOF introduced this school year?
Accounting
Name (2) organizations that AOIT partners with
UDC, Howard University, Blacks in Government
What is the primary goal of NAF/CTE academies in DCPS?
To expose students to opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, obtain college credit, and acquire work experience.
Juniors or seniors transferring into Woodson may enroll in one of H.D. Woodson's NAF academies if...
The student was previously enrolled in a NAF Academy in another district or have taken courses aligned with the academy pathway.
Students in the engineering academy should have a desire to
invent, design, analyze build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials to fulfill functional objectives.
Students in the finance academy should have an
interest making financial decisions for organizations. Students learn how plan, fund raise, the importance of money management, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and understanding how businesses operate.
Students in the Academy of Information Technology should have
general interest in computer systems, how to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, visual communication, creativity, and digital media.
In order to be considered for work-based learning trips and internships students must
be in good standing academically for NAF courses, must exhibit appropriate behaviors and complete pre-work task such as tenacity, resume submission, mock interviews