Waltrip Research and Technology Magnet Program

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Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve

– Roger Lewin

Discovery has always been the greatest catalyst of education, teaching the individual how to learn rather than simply what to learn. This is the focus of Waltrip’s Research & Technology Magnet Program. As students progress through the program, they will acquire all of the primary traits of life-long learners. In addition, Waltrip's Research and Technology Magnet Program provides students with opportunities to explore different areas of interest so that they can make educated decisions about their future. Students will use the newest technology to assist them in choosing research topics, conducting research, and presenting their findings. Cross-curricular research on multiple topics will allow students to be prepared to select a field of study in college.

Possible Research Areas

Biology

Chemistry

Health

History

Literature

Mathematics

Technology

and much, much more

Components of the Magnet Program
Research & Technology Courses: We offer a variety of coursework from Animation to Programming and Research. The Research & Technology Magnet Program is also always working towards developing new courses in order to provide the latest technology for students. Our current course sequencing is as follows

Magnet Course Sequence

9^th grade Keyboarding & Business Computer Information Systems

10^th grade Digital Graphics and Animation

11^th & 12^th grade Computer Programming, Advanced BCIS, or Research Methods

The Magnet students will be seamlessly integrated into one of Waltrip’s small learning communities.

Transportation, Engineering & Design Academy

Arts and Communication Academy

Businesses, Law and International Studies

Health and Human Resources Academy

About Waltrip High School

Advanced Placement Program: Students wanting a more rigorous curriculum are encouraged to enroll in our Advanced Placement (AP) Program. The AP Program is well known as a college preparatory program that allows students to earn college credit while in high school. Through this program students are not only better prepared for college, but can also graduate earlier, saving both time and money.