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Get To Know Magnet Programs In Harford County Public Schools

HCPS offers info sessions on special programs at Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood, Havre de Grace, Joppatowne and North Harford high schools.

BEL AIR, MD - From Harford County Public Schools: Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, North Harford High School The Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Program at North Harford High School is composed of three strands focusing on Animal/Equine Science, Plant Science, and Natural Resources Science.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
NHHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Joppatowne High School
The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program offers three career strands:
Homeland Security Sciences, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, and
Information/Communications Technology.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
JOHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

National Academy of Finance/Academy of Finance, Edgewood High School
The National Academy Foundation Academy of Finance Program provides students with a broad
understanding of financial and economic concepts and provides work-based learning
opportunities and career courses. The curriculum covers entrepreneurship, banking and credit,
financial planning, international finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics.

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
EDHS IB Wing or Cafeteria

Project Lead the Way/Pre-Engineering, Aberdeen High School
This program is about applying engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex,
open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students learn how to apply STEM knowledge,
skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation.

Thursday, May 16, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ABHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

Science and Mathematics Academy, Aberdeen High School
The Science and Mathematics Academy (SMA) at Aberdeen High School offers students the
opportunity to engage in challenging coursework that will prepare them for Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities in higher education. Exclusive
to the SMA is a four-year series of courses called Science, Research, and Technology, which
provides students with an opportunity to integrate STEM curriculum in relevant and authentic
research.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ABHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

Project Lead the Way/Biomedical Sciences, Havre de Grace High School
This program is designed to address the impending critical shortage of qualified science and health professionals and is for the motivated and serious student who desires rigorous post- secondary education and training.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
HDHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

Global Studies Program/International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Edgewood High School
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Edgewood High School is an
accelerated academic program that allows students to be active, well-rounded individuals, as
well as engaged world citizens. Through this program, students develop a strong sense of their
own identity and culture and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people
from other countries and cultures.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
EDHS Auditorium

Project Lead the Way/Biomedical Sciences, Bel Air High School
This program is designed to address the impending critical shortage of qualified science and health professionals and is for the motivated and serious student who desires rigorous post- secondary education and training.

Thursday, May 23, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
BAHS Auditorium and Cafeteria