Purpose/Overview

Program Requirements/Commitments

• Complete four Engineering credits in a coherent sequence as identified by the Engineering Academy Pathway on campus.
• Must be enrolled in AAC, AP, Honors or Dual Credit math and science course all four years at the campus inclusive of Calculus AB or BC, Physics and Chemistry.
• Complete AAC or AP Computer Science
• Take and pass all appropriate course certifications.
• Participate in four pre-approved Engineering activities annually.
• Complete 100 hours of community service while enrolled in the Academy. 

Academy Expectations

• Academy students must be enrolled in the appropriate sequence of academy and academic courses as outlined in the program guidelines at all times. 
• Academy students must maintain a 75 or higher in all academy specific courses.
• Academy students must maintain a 70 or higher in all other courses.
• Academy students must complete 12.5 hours of community service each semester for a total of 25 hours per school year as approved by the Academy Coordinator.
• Academy students must participate in at least one enrichment activity per grading period as outlined by the Academy Coordinator.

Four Year Academy Course Pathway

• Introduction to Engineering (1)
• Principles of Engineering (1)
• Civil Engineering and Architecture (1) AND Aerospace Engineering (1)
• Engineering Design and Development (1)

Course offerings are subject to change in the event that the Texas Education Agency makes changes to approved courses and/or due to low enrollment.

Sample 4-Year Plans

Below is a SAMPLE 4-year schedule for students in the Engineering Academy.

Please note: these are subject to change.