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AOS Faculty
The selection of the AOS faculty was
based on their passion for teaching,
academic achievement and commitment
to lifelong learning in math and science,
their interest in inquiry-based teaching,
and their willingness to work with unique
students.
AOS ADVISORY
AOS BC
AOS BC
MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS AP MULTIVARIABLE
CALCULUS WITH
CALCULUS WITH CALCULUS
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
AOS B DAY
Ninth Grade:
Integrated Science
Integrated Science
Math
Tenth Grade:
Integrated Science
Introduction to Research
Math
Freshman/Sophomore Science
The Integrated Science curriculum covers physics, earth
science and chemistry in a three-credit sequence of
courses taken during the first two years at the AOS.
Genetic Engineering
Science Show: Taking science on the Road!
Engineering Competition
Radon Map of Loudoun County Using GIS
Statistical analysis is embedded in all projects
Choosing a Project
Part of 10th grade research is choosing
and designing an original research project
Through a series of interviews with faculty,
students will have a research proposal
completed by the end of 10th grade
Projects are designed to be carried on in-
house
Mentorship can be both internal and
external
Topics
Robotics
Cell Biology/Cancer
Molecular Genetics
Math Modeling
Engineering
Neurobiology
Environmental Sciences
Astrophysics
Polymer Chemistry
Nanofabrication
Technology
Laptops
Fluorescent microscopy
Mammalian cell culture
Scanning Electron microscopy
Nanospinning
High Performance Liquid
Chromotagraphy
Real Time PCR
Nanospectroscopy
BSL 2 certified facility
Microplate spectrophotometer
FTIR spectroscope
Junior and Senior Year Science
In 11th grade students take AOS Biology, an advanced
project based course.
Teacher Recommendations
Recommendations are required from the 8th grade
science and the 8th grade math teacher.
Holistic Evaluation of Finalists
Writing Prompt
Holistic Evaluation of Finalists
Interview:
An interview may be requested by the AOS
as part of the selection process.
Preparing for the SAT