Middle School Course Sequence

Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6 (year-long) ELE304

In Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6  students will acquire design and problem solving skills using the Engineering Design Process. They will learn technical skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD), application of mathematical concepts, technical writing, and application of scientific principles.  Students will research and take part in large projects that touch on many fields in engineering including: manufacturing, product design, 3D modeling, architecture, and automation. 

Prerequisite: None

Middle School Metaverse (semester) MTVS

Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Coding, and More- Comp Science, Coding, Cybersecurity, Business and Accounting, Law, and Education and Training

This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how they are interrelated and connected to the Metaverse. In this course, students will discover elements of Computer Science, Coding, and Cybersecurity, and how those industries are integrated into Business and Accounting and Law. Students will explore how Education and Training is utilized in schools and all areas of work they may enter. Students will leave well-prepared for real-world applications with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected and how applications they learn and create today will be the metaverse of tomorrow.

Middle School Sandbox (semester) SNDBX

Robotics, Automation, Engineering, and More - Engineering, Robotics/Automation, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Culinary, Automotive

This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how innovations are occurring across industries. In the Sandbox course, students will dive  into the realms of Engineering, Robotics and Automation, and discover how these paths are utilized across careers. Students will discover impacts within the Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Culinary, and Automotive industries. Participants will synthesize information and investigate how each industry utilizes components of others. Students will play in the “sandbox” with design, application, and project management. They will leave well-prepared for real-world applications and with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected.

Principles of Applied Engineering (year-long) PRAPEA/B

Grade 8-10, 1 credit, Level 1, On-Level weighted GPA

Students develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields of engineering and be able to make informed career decisions.

Prerequisite: None