Loudoun County Public Schools opened the Academy of Science (AOS) in 2005 for 9^th and 12^th grade students. In the 2006-07 school year the academy will include a program of studies for students in grades 9 through 12.  Students attend the AOS on alternating days.  Students take science, math, and research courses at the Academy and all other subjects at their home school on the opposite day.  This schedule enables students to maintain involvement in academic and extra-curricular activities at their home school while participating in a research-based challenging math and science program. 

The cornerstone of instruction at 9^th and 10^th grades is an integrated physical science course that includes the study of Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics.  Upperclassmen participate in a Science Research Course in addition to AP Science and AP Math offerings.  The Science Research Course is geared toward developing scientific habits of mind, as well as integrating math, writing, and communication skills into scientific experimentation. 

Visit the AOS website for more information.