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Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, also known as WSTES or Western Tech, is a public magnet high school in Catonsville, Maryland. The school's main focuses are its 11 magnet programs pertaining to specific careers.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Western Tech School Profile )〕 In December 2013, Western Tech was named one of six public Blue Ribbon Schools in Maryland for 2014.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=6 Maryland Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Status )〕 On September 30, 2014, Western earned its status as a National Blue Ribbon School, becoming the seventeenth school in Baltimore County since 1994 to receive this honor.〔http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2014/high-schools.pdf〕〔http://www.bcps.org/news/articles/article6747.html〕 ==Academics== Western is currently ranked #1056 among high schools nationally.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Western School of Technology & Env. Science Overview )〕 Students must apply to Western and the school can only accept a limited number of applicants. Therefore, the admission process is selective and competitive. Students must complete an assessment for the magnet program in which they applied to. Admission is based on these assessments among other criteria, including grades and attendance. The programs offered are Academy of Health Professions, Automotive Service Technology, Business Management and Finance, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Graphic/Print Communications Technology, Information Technology (with a choice between the Computer Science or Networking Pathway), and Mechanical Construction/Plumbing. The facilities include a state-of-the-art garage (for Automotive), kitchen (for Culinary), salon (for Cosmetology), and mock hospital (for Health Science). In 2010, these technologically advanced programs have earned Western the title of "Best School for Hands-on Education" by Baltimore Magazine. Western currently offers 17 different Advanced Placement courses. Western also offers internships and parallel enrollment for students in the 12th grade. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Western School of Technology and Environmental Science」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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