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Engineering AcademyEngineering Academy
Spain Park High SchoolSpain Park High School
Why Engineering ?Why Engineering ?
Emphasizes critical thinking, problem Emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving and resourcefulness.solving and resourcefulness.
Provides the context for math and Provides the context for math and science content.science content.
Opens the door of nearly all types of Opens the door of nearly all types of technology.technology.
Group work promotes effective Group work promotes effective communication skills.communication skills.
Learn that engineering is everywhere.Learn that engineering is everywhere.
What is the Engineering What is the Engineering Academy? Academy?
– To address the declining pool of engineers, beginning at the high school level.
– Includes a four-year math, science, and engineering course work.
– Expose students to the engineering profession.
– Prepare interested students to be successful in engineering studies beyond high school.
Why the Engineering Why the Engineering Academy?Academy?
Help students make informed Help students make informed decisions. decisions.
Helps students see math and Helps students see math and science as engaging or relevant.science as engaging or relevant.
Helps students prepare for the Helps students prepare for the rigor of undergraduate curriculum. rigor of undergraduate curriculum.
33 Year Year Academy Curriculum **Academy Curriculum **
EngineeringScienceMathYear
HonorsGeometry
HonorsBiology
Intro to Engineering/Engineering Drawing & Solid Modeling
10th
11thHonors Alg II w/Trig
Honors Chemistry
Engineering Instrumentation & Analysis
12th Honors Pre-Cal
Physics or AP Physics
Engineering Computations
** Curriculum based on completion of Algebra I in 9th grade
33 Year Year Academy Curriculum ***Academy Curriculum ***
EngineeringScienceMathYear
HonorsAlg II w/Trig
HonorsChemistry
Intro to Engineering/Engineering Drawing & Solid Modeling
10th
11thHonors Pre-Cal
Physics or AP Physics
Engineering Instrumentation & Analysis
12th Honors Calculus
AP Physics or Advanced Science
Engineering Computations
** Curriculum based on completion of Geometry in 9th grade
Common QuestionsCommon Questions
Who is eligible?Who is eligible? Can students do other extracurricular Can students do other extracurricular
activities?activities? Is it to early to expose students to an Is it to early to expose students to an
engineering curriculum?engineering curriculum? How does this effect a student’s class How does this effect a student’s class
options?options? Does engineering count as a math or science Does engineering count as a math or science
elective if my child does not pick engineering elective if my child does not pick engineering as a major at SPHS?as a major at SPHS?