Engineering & STEM

Certifications offered*

Engineering Technology Foundations A
Autodesk Associate (Certified User) AutoCAD

*Certifications dependent on passing exam scores

24-25 Course Fees: $90/year

*Subject to change*

3-Year Program | Available for 10th through 12th Grade

Home campus prerequisite (required):

Introduction to Engineering Design
AC/DC Electronics: Digital Electronics

*Denton HS and out-of-district students only can take this prerequisite at LaGrone, as it is not offered at their home campuses

Courses offered

Year 1:

Practicum in STEM I (Full year) (2 credits)
- - Prerequisites: Algebra I & Geometry

Year 2:

Practicum in STEM II (Full year) (2 credits)

Knowledge and skills learned:

Apply engineering design process, math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product
Utilize circuit design processes to create combinational logic and sequential logic (memory) as electrical engineers do in industry
Respond to design challenges using mechanisms, hydraulics, strength of structure and materials.
Construct simple autonomous and remote controlled robot using basics of simple machines, gear ratios, coding, and hardware/software interface
Research, design, and test solutions to real-world problems

Student Testimonials

"The engineering program at LaGrone not only kept my daughter engaged and focused on her future while having fun and exploring the creative process of design, it set her up for early acceptance into the engineering college of her choice. She feels very prepared to take on the aerospace field going forward."

-LaGrone Parent

"If you like engineering then you will love this class. And you actually get to make a tangible real world project/product which is amazing."

-LaGrone Student

"Engineering is an excellent choice of CTE, and you'll definitely enjoy the challenges and opportunities presented to you throughout the year."

-LaGrone Student