Albert Einstein High School
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| Albert Einstein High School | |
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| Motto | "The Place to Be" |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | James G. Fernandez |
| Students | 1569 (2008) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Kensington, Maryland, USA |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Red, Columbia Blue, and White |
| Mascot | Titans |
| Newspaper | The Nucleus |
| Website | [1] |
Coordinates: 39°02′22″N 77°04′02″W / 39.0395°N 77.0672°W
Albert Einstein High School, named after the German-American physicist, Albert Einstein, is a four-year high school located at 11135 Newport Mill Road, near Kensington in unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland. The principal is James G. Fernandez, and the assistant principals are Linda Jasper, Mildred Charley-Greene, and Kimberly N. Hayden Williams.
It is within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, and is the home high school of Newport Mill Middle School and Sligo Middle School which in turn are fed by all or part of the districts of Glen Haven Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, Oakland Terrace Elementary School, Rock View Elementary School, and Woodlin Elementary School.
As a part of the Downcounty Consortium, Einstein offers three "academies," academic programs that concentrate in specific fields. It is also home to Montgomery County's Visual Art Center.
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International Baccalaureate Program
Einstein is home to an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. This program allows students to take high-level, IB-specific classes in pursuit of a specialized diploma. The program approaches education from a global perspective.
Academy of Finance
The second academy at Einstein is the Academy of Finance, which requires students to take a range of mathematics, economics, and business classes.
The Visual and Performing Arts Academy
The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) is a program focusing on the creative and performing arts. During their four years VAPA students must participate in theater, dance, music, or art courses.
Visual Art Center
In addition to its arts academy, Einstein is home to the Visual Art Center (VAC), a more intensive program devoted to the fine arts, including courses in history, contemporary artists and artwork. The program's focus is directed toward portfolio development.
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