CLICK HERE TO WATCH A QUICK VIDEO AND HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PLTW CURRICULUM THAT IS BEING USED IN THE ENGINEERING CAREER ACADEMY CLASSES AT MCHS & ROSA SCOTT
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SKILLS YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NEED AS AN ENGINEERING STUDENT IN COLLEGE:
- Technical Writing Skills (APA Style)
- Mechanical Skills/Measurement
- Programming
- Excel for Statistical Analysis and more
- Technical Presentation Skills / Public Speaking
- Sketching Engineering Drawings - 3D modeling (CAD)
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Error Analysis
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BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM:
- Possible Scholarships
- Principles of Engineering and Engineering Design and Development courses count as a Science or Advanced Elective
- Engineering Electives are weighted
- 5% for IED, POE, AE, DE & EDD
- 10% for AP CSP
- College Prep - Engineering Coursework using Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum
- Part of a Cohort Study Group
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Decide if and/or which STEM-related field suits you
- Engineering Academy courses only take up one Block
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PRE-REQUISITES for Rising 9th , 10th , 11th or 12th Graders
- Completed Algebra I
- Completed Online Application
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Questions can be directed to:
Michelle Robinson
mrobinson@madison-schools.com
OR
Cam Ogletree
cogletree@madison-schools.com
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