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Below are the points for each course in the Engineering Academy. For a downloadable version, please use the links below and make a copy to track your personal coursework.
Below are the points for each course in the Engineering Academy. For a downloadable version, please use the links below and make a copy to track your personal coursework.
Points Checklist for Classes of 2023 and 2024
Academic Points List
Academic Points List
Notes:
IED and POE are required courses
16 point minimum for Certificate, 20 point minimum for Transcript
COURSE
POINTS AVAILABLE
Project Lead the Way
(All PLTW courses taken during 2020 for the classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023 will be awarded 5 points)
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
PLTW Principles of Engineering
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
PLTW Digital Electonics
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
PLTW Aerospace Engineering
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
PLTW Engineering Design and Development
6(No end of course assessment offered)
Computer Science
3D Animation and Game Design 2
Computer Programming 2
AP Computer Science Principles 4
AP Computer Science A 4
Software Engineering 5
Networking 4
PLTW Cybersecurity
5 (4 for taking the course and 1 for scoring 6 or above on the end of course assessment, or within the Distinguished or Practiced Categories)
Fine Arts
Art and Design for Engineers 2
3D Design II 2
Industrial Technology
Advanced CAD 4
Drafting Design Studio 5
Geometry In Construction 4
Small Engines 2 (Will expire in 2021)
Auto Theory 2
Robotics & Drones 4
Business
INCubator (Dual Credit) 4
*Project Approval from Dept. Chair*
Math (Max of 7 points from Math courses)
4th Year of Math 3
AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC 3
Multi variable Calc. and Linear Algebra 4
AP Statistics 3
Science
Electronics 3
AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2 4
AP Physics C 4
AP Environmental Science 4
AP Biology 4
AP Chemistry 4
English
English IV: Communication and
Literature for Engineers
2
MCC
MCC Robotics 4
Extra Curricular Activities Points List
Extra Curricular Activities Points List
Notes:
7 point minimum for Certificate, 8 point minimum for Transcript
The following activities outside of school is a starting point for student options. This list is not exhaustive. If you find additional options please reach out and discuss additional findings for consideration of acceptance and assigned points.
ACTIVITY
POINTS AVAILABLE
Engineering Related Job Shadow
1 Point each (Minimum of 2 outside of HHS REQUIRED!) For a list of links to the following activities and more please click here.
Science Olympiad (Engineering Events Only – Full Season) 4 Points per year
Robotics Club – Full Season 4 Point per year
Intramural Robotics Club – Full Season 4 Point per year
Math Team – Full Season 4 Points per year
Computer Club 2 Points per year
Drones Club 1 Point per year
Engineering Based Competitions (ex. ISU Tech Day, IDEA, WYSE, etc.) 1 Point per comp.
STEM Related Summer Camps (Week Long)
2 Points
Engineering Related Volunteer Hours (or extended job shadow time)
1 Point per 5 hours
Internship (Approval Required) Ex: Ace Mentorship Program, Fermilab Target 3 Points
GEMS (Girls in Engineering Math and Science)
1 Point
STEM Scholars Program (Rep. Lauren Underwood)
2 Points
Saturday Morning Physics 2 Points
MCC Sophomore Career Day (STEM Sessions)
1 Point
Tutoring of STEM related content (Prior Approval Req.)
2 Points
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