Overview

What is 3DE? 3DE re-engineers high school education to be more relevant, experiential, and authentically connected to the complexities of the real world to more fully prepare today's students for the demands of tomorrow's economy. By giving education real-world context, this program empowers, inspires and better prepares students for life after graduation. The 3DE learning model incorporates the Four C's.

The Four C’s of 3DE:

• COHORTS: Teachers and students are grouped into small cohorts, which builds a sense of comradery and trust. 3DE coursework is supported by an interdisciplinary team of five to eight teachers. This self-contained structure helps students boost their confidence and engagement.
  
  
• CASES: Learning and curriculums are built around real-world, real-time business case challenges from regional and national companies. Students then use core subjects like math and English to solve the cases. This approach connects students with local business professionals and makes lessons more relevant, memorable, and engaging.
  
  
• COLLABORATION: 3DE encourages student collaboration through small group discussions and facilitated debates. This approach boosts social and emotional skills and closely mimics the real world.
  
  
• COMPETENCIES: By centering an interdisciplinary curriculum, including core academics, around case challenges, 3DE doubles the learning opportunities of a traditional classroom. The 3DE model helps students develop valuable 21st-century skills by encouraging creativity, cultural agility, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving and self-direction.of a strategic decision-maker, exposing them to career pathways and industries.

3DE positions learners for choice-filled lives by developing key behaviors and competencies through iterative practice and demonstration. Through 3DE's cohort structure, all students are provided the opportunity to build competencies and skills for the future

Students in 3DE earn a high school diploma and accomplish the following:

• Earn Industry Recognized Credentials:
  • Six Sigma White Belt
  • MOS Excel
• Explore a wide range of premier companies, careers, and industries;
• Visit colleges and universities;
• Develop critical soft skills needed for success, no matter what career they pursue;
• Build professional resumes and networks; and
• Develop meaningful, personal, and professional connections - 3DE is a family!

Requirements to Enroll and Complete Program:
Enrollment is limited to students who are enrolled in our 3DE schools. Please contact the counseling department at each respective high school for more information. There are no costs associated with participation in 3DE. 

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Please Note: The 3DE Business Marketing program, in partnership with 3DE by Junior Achievement, is exclusively available  at the following schools:

• Central High School
• Fairmont Heights High School
• Potomac High School, and
• Surrattsville High School.