The Engineering and Design Academy offers students the opportunity to explore fields of engineering and technology through a rigorous thematic curriculum, and prepares students to enter and be successful in a college Engineering program, or related Engineering Technology Program. The Academy offers a setting and the resources to open students to the world of engineering and architecture. With hands on use of state of the art computer applications and new technology, students explore the principles of the design process. Project-based courses feature:
•Project Lead The Way - engineering course curriculum
•Interesting, relevant and challenging problems
•Hands-on fun activities
•Computer design programs used by industry professionals
Students acquire skills for higher education or technology careers:
•Problem solving
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Presentations
Highlights:
•College credit for completion of engineering courses
•Scholarships
•Job shadow opportunities
•Internships available to interested students
•SDSU School of Engineering acceptance advantage
•All 11th graders job shadow
•Visits to local engineering / technology colleges and companies
•11th grade mentor program
•Meet interesting people in technology fields
•Attend career fairs and science events
•Present projects to panels of design / engineering professionals
•Follows the framework developed by the National Academy Foundation and curriculum by Project Lead The Way
•9th - 12th grade work based on learning experience
•Participate in engineering competitions
The NAF Academies provide students with a career-themed, small learning community that is combined with an active business Advisory Board. The objective of the Academy is to:
•Interesting, relevant, challenging problems
•Hands-on fun activities
•Computer design programs used by industry professionals
