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West Shore’s newly expanded Engineering & Robotics Academy provides students, interested in exploring a wide range of Engineering careers/disciplines and the innovative field of Robotics, through a 5- course program in partnership with Project Lead the Way.
Lakewood students can begin the pathway their 9th, 10th or 11th grade year and spread the courses out accordingly. Out of District students would begin the Academy their 11th grade year. Successful completion of all 5 courses is required to complete the pathway. See different possible course schedules below:
4-Year Pathway:
9th Grade - Engineering Design
10th Grade - Engineering Logic
11th Grade - Digital Electronics
11th or 12th Grade - Industrial Robotics
12th Grade - Engineering Capstone
3-Year Pathway:
10th Grade - Engineering Design & Engineering Logic
11th Grade - Digital Electronics
11th or 12th Grade - Industrial Robotics
12th Grade - Engineering Capstone
2-Year Pathway:
11th Grade - Engineering Design & Engineering Logic
12th Grade - Digital Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Engineering Capstone
Learn more about the national program, Project Lead the Way, by going to www.pltw.org
Engineering Design
Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 9 ,10 & 11
Recommended: Algebra 1
Engineering Design provides students with opportunities to be creative and to apply their decision-making and problem-solving skills to design problems. Students use state of the art computer hardware and software (AutoDesk Inventor) to develop 3-D models or solid renderings of objects. Using a Computer Aided Design System, students learn the product design process through creating, analyzing, rendering and producing a model.
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
Engineering Principles
Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 10 & 11
Prerequisite: Engineering Design (completed or currently passing)
Engineering Principles is designed to help students understand the field and career possibilities of engineering and engineering technology. Students work on problem-solving skills and the associated mathematics applications that are used at the college level and in the workplace. They also explore engineering systems and manufacturing processes.
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
Digital Electronics - CTAG aligned course, weighted grade + college credit
8830 Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 10, 11 & 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Design, Engineering Principles
Recommended: Algebra 2 with Trig
Digital Electronics is a course in applied digital logic. Students are introduced to the digital circuits found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras and thousands of other devices. They use industry standard, electronic design software (MultiSim) to build circuits and to export designs to a printed circuit auto routing program. This course is similar to a first semester college course.
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
Industrial Robotics - CTAG aligned course, weighted grade + college credit
8815 Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 11 & 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Design, Engineering Principles
Recommended: Algebra 2 with Trig
Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to program and operate robots. Robots will be built (using VEX equipment), and programmed to meet specified challenges. Students will learn robotic operations and system configurations as determined by industry standards. Students will code, compile, and debug programs using the robotic programming language.
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
Engineering Capstone
8840 Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Design, Engineering Principles
Recommended: Algebra 2 with Trig
This is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. This gives students the opportunity to develop a portfolio by applying principles developed in the three preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.
College Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, upon completion of career-tech coursework and/or industry-recognized credentials, provided all program and grade requirements are met - at no cost to the students and families.
Weighted Grading: CTAG aligned courses follow the same weighted grading scale as AP and CCP courses.
Work-Based Learning: Juniors participate in simulated work activities, within their career tech program, gaining real-world experience in their chosen field. Seniors in good standing (strong grades, good attendance, professional skills, and on track to graduate) will be eligible to participate in an internship or job site placement aligned with their course of study, in lieu of attending their career-tech program. Approval from the WS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist and Coordinator are required.
West Shore Career-Tech programs support student graduation requirements through Career Readiness Options and/or the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal.
Career-Technical Student Organization: Skills USA
Future Career Opportunities:
· Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer
· Mechanical Engineer
· Civil Engineer
· Electrical and Computer Engineer
· Welding Engineer
· Landscape Designer
· Urban Planner/Designer
· Aerospace Engineer
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