• Engineering Academy at Sandalwood High School

     

    Mission Statement:

    Our mission is to provide a specialized four-year program designed to prepare students for college, careers, and industry certification(s) leading to a rewarding career in the various engineering fields. 

     

    Goals Goal 1: Prepare students for success in college/the workplace

    Goal 2: Build relationships with business and community partners in the engineering profession that provide opportunities for hands-on, real-world experiences as they relate to the engineering industry

    Goal 3: Offer students opportunities to extend their engineering experiences through guest speaker presentations, internships, part-time jobs, volunteer opportunities and exposure to college and career options

  • Engineering Courses:

    The course program follows the following progression.

    1. Introduction to Engineering
    2. Principles of Engineering
    3. Civil Engineering & Architecture
    4. Aerospace Engineering

  • Engineering Course Description: The engineering academy program in sandalwood offers students project-based learning opportunities and complements college preparatory math and science courses. It’s a suitable for all grades 9 th , 10th and 11th who are interested in engineering studies in college. The course content includes an introduction to the design process, technical sketching, product design, and computer-aided design modeling. This program gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of engineering concepts and problem-solving strategy through activity and project. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the goal of education.