Program Descriptions
Aerospace Technology encompasses the beginning of flight, from the rockets, to the International SpaceStation to learning about the Wright Brothers and Leonardo da Vinci in between. Students learn the 4forces of flight and build model aircraft and spacecraft. Both aircraft and spacecraft (rockets) are actuallyflown with student teams competing against one another. Hands-on experiences include field trips to theFAA, Cecil Field, Jacksonville International Airport, the FAA tower at JAX, Flightstar at Cecil Field, theAirshow with the Blue Angels and new this year was a visit to the Boeing aircraft company at Cecil Fieldand meeting with the Boeing Chief pilot in charge of the F16-QF program (a real F16 converted to a droneand used as target practice over the Gulf of Mexico. What was new this school year was a visit to HallerAir Park in Green Cove Springs which allowed students to actually fly in a real airplane sponsored by theExperimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program.
Aerospace Technology 2 builds what was learned in AT1, and also provides a path for those studentswishing to pursue obtaining their Private Pilot's license by completing 1 stage and that is taking the FAAWritten exam. Our program recently received delivery of two brand new Redbird Flight Simulators thatstudents can take STEM lessons on, be graded on and told what was right and what was wrong with theirflying. The simulators permits travel to any airport in the World and can simulate multiple types ofaircraft and all types of flying conditions. All students are not going to fly as pilots, but there is so muchmore to aviation that being a pilot-Aircraft need to be fixed and maintained, they need to be directed inthe sky-Flight Attendants are needed to be a guide on the aircraft to passengers, bags need to loaded andoff-loaded, planes need to be fueled, runway and airport lighting needs to be maintained, along with therunway and taxiways and terminal buildings. Our program attempts to subject the students to all theseavenues and allow our students to decide what they would like to do. The program has also establishedcontacts with both the Naval and Air Force Academies as some students have expressed an interest inattending college there. Our program is where Dreams take Flight!
Gaming and Simulations Foundations This course is designed to provide an introduction to game and simulation concepts and careers, theimpact game and simulation has on society and industry, and basic game/simulation design concepts suchas rule design, play mechanics, and media integration. This course compares and contrasts games andsimulations, key development methodologies and tools, careers and industry related information. Thecontent includes but is not limited to practical experience in game/simulation conceptualization, design,storyboarding, development methodologies, essential programming techniques, and implementationissues.
AP Computer Science Principals Computer Science Principals (CSP) curriculum is a full-year, rigorous, entry-level course that introduceshigh school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range offoundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the Internet, Big Data, digital privacy, security, andthe societal impacts of computing. The content includes but is not limited to practical experiences incomputer programming, algorithms, program design structure, logical thinking, developmentalmethodologies, essential programming techniques, and implementation issues. Specialized programmingskills involving advanced mathematical calculations and physics are also integrated into the curriculum.
The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Program at Ed White Academy of Leadership is a three-yearprogram that offers students to gain practical marketing and management experience in the Sports andEntertainment field. Students are involved in the day-to-day promotion and management of sportsevents at Ed White - including set up, marketing and execution.
Students also have an opportunity to gain their Adobe Certified Associate qualifications in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, In-Design, and Illustrator. The class is taught in a college-type setting with projects and case studies that tie back to the lessons.
Ed White is one of only three high schools to offer the program.
Digital Information Technology course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems andtrends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academicenvironments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills. The intention of thiscourse is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information basedsociety. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, search engines,browsers, the Internet, the Web, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personalinformation and email, word processing and document manipulation, Hyper Text Markup Language, Webpage design, multimedia on the Web, Web security, and the integration of these programs using softwarethat meets industry standards. After successful completion of this core course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point A, Information Technology Assistant - SOC Code 15-1151.
Students who achieve academic success, have the opportunity to become certified as an InternetBusiness Associate or Microsoft Office Specialist (depending on the track chosen), which is useful whenapplying for college, and demonstrating career readiness. Students will also have a better understandingof working with teams to accomplish goals which mimics behaviors seen in an office environment. DigitalInformation Technology is the first course in the program that students will take in aninformation technology cluster. Finally, students may encounter partnership experiences with companies such as Microsoft, Certified Partners, Bank of America, CitiBank, Children’s Home Society of Florida, and others.
The NJROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964 which may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code,Chapter 102. The program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, andtaught by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlistedpersonnel. The NJROTC accredited curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, aswell as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals ofnaval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology. Classroom instruction is augmentedthroughout the year by extra-curricular activities of community service, academic, athletic, drill andorienteering competitions, field meets, flights, visits to naval or other activities, marksmanship sportstraining, and physical fitness training. Electronic classroom equipment, textbooks, uniforms, educationaltraining aids, travel allowance, and a cost-share of instructors' salaries are provided by the Navy.
What does the NJROTC program do?
Promotes Patriotism
Develops informed and responsible citizens
Develops respect for constructed authority
Develops leadership potential
Promotes high school completion
Promotes higher education
Promotes community service
Develops a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline and leadership
Promotes an understanding of the basic elements and need for national security
Provides information on the military services as a possible career* Provides an alternative to gangs* Provides incentive to live healthy and drug free
What are the student enrollment eligibility requirements?
Be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction in a grade 9 through 12 at the schoolhosting the unit.
Be physically qualified to participate fully in the physical education program of the host school.
Be selected by the NJROTC instructor with the approval of the school principal or his/herrepresentative.
Maintain acceptable standards of academic achievement and an academic standing that warrants atleast normal progression leading to graduation.
Maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
Comply with specified personal grooming standards. Common sense and good judgment apply to theattainment of these standards. Standards will not be relaxed so as to reflect discredit upon the navalservice