Welcome to the Pre-Engineering Program

at Leestown Middle School

http://www.leestown.fcps.net/

Mission: Provide students with a challenging instructional program focused on math, science, engineering and technology during the middle school years. Our Pre-Engineering program will specifically prepare students for the Lafayette Pre-Engineering Program as well as other advanced programs in Fayette County. Leestown is immersed in cultural diversity and the program will also reflect the diversity of our school. 

Leestown Pre-Engineering program was built to be the feeder program for the Lafayette Pre-Engineering Program.

Students who succeed in our program at Leestown are automatically awarded a spot in Lafayette’s Pre-Engineering Program provided they are successful on the year-end Algebra placement exam.

Lafayette High School

Highlights of the Program

• Students are taught at an advanced rigorous pace in all core content classes.

• Students are on an accelerated math track and have the opportunity to take Advanced Geometry in the 8th Grade.

• Each student has access to a netbook for use when needed for their curriculum.

• Students will have an Engineering Design class at all three grade levels where they learn to use the engineering design process and develop critical thinking skills.

• Technology is used more frequently in all classes.

• Robotics & Coding is taught in all three grade levels.

• Students learn Adobe Photoshop Elements and ArtRage in the Digital Art classes.

• Leestown Pre-Engineering students receive priority admittance into Lafayette’s High School Pre-Engineering program.

6th Grade:Advanced Pre-AlgebraAdvanced Language ArtsAdvanced Social StudiesAdvanced ScienceEngineering Design/Technology (2

Quarters)Digital Art (1 Quarter)Robotics/Coding (1Quarter)One other elective

8thGrade :Advanced GeometryAdvanced Language ArtsAdvanced Social StudiesAdvanced ScienceEngineering Design/Technology (2

Quarters)Digital Art III(1 Quarter)Robotics/Coding III (1Quarter)One other elective

7th Grade:Advanced AlgebraAdvanced Language ArtsAdvanced Social StudiesAdvanced ScienceEngineering Design/Technology (2

Quarters)Digital Art II (1 Quarter)Robotics/Coding II (1Quarter)One other elective

Sample Three Year Course Schedule

All Pre-Engineering students complete a Science Fair Project that includes a research paper, an annotated bibliography in MLA style and the traditional tri-fold poster.

They also participate in National History Day. This includes a research paper, an annotated bibliography in MLA style, and a webpage created with Weebly.

For the 2015-16 school year, we have plans to enter students in the Lexus Eco Challenge. Teams tackle environmental issues & create practical solutions while competing for scholarships and grants.

Competitions and Events

Thank you for attending!

For more information, visit or contact us at…

http://www.leestown.fcps.net/

Robin Featheringillrobin.featheringill@fayette.kyschools.usor

Cynthia Lawsoncynthia.lawson@fayette.kyschools.us