Azusa Academy of Engineering
🏆 A NAF Distinguished Academy 🏆
As a recipient of the Katherine Blasik Distinguished recognition, the highest national honor from NAF, the Academy of Engineering at Azusa High School stands among the top tier of programs in the country. Our academy provides a unique competitive advantage by combining rigorous Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum with exclusive work-based learning opportunities, including industry mentorships and professional internships. By enrolling, students don’t just learn engineering theory; they gain the hands-on experience and professional network needed to transition seamlessly into the nation’s leading universities and high-demand STEM careers.
About the NAF Academy of Engineering
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) ENGINEERING
Concentrator Course:
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design - ROP EngDesign
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. Students are exposed to additive manufacturing using 3D printers.
Capstone Course: PLTW Principles of Engineering - ROP PrncpleEngH
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Students complete many hands-on projects, including programming and building with Vex Robotics.
Course Description:
ROP EngDesign | ROP19| Year
This is a one-year course - two consecutive semesters. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th-grade students who are interested in design and engineering. Students are introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems and the engineering design process. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. This course meets the “F” requirement for a-g.
ROP Principles of Engineering - Honors course | ROP20 | Year
This is a one-year course-two consecutive semesters. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. This course meets the “G” requirement for a-g.
Learn more about our program at the NAF website.
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