Program Time

• Two years

• 3.5 hours daily- from 7:30 am to 11:05 am

• Two technical credits plus three academic credits per year

Prerequisites

• Algebra 1 and Geometry or Honors/Adv. Algebra 1 and Honors/Adv. Geometry

• “B” or better in all math courses

• Completion of one college prep credit in science and English

• Recommended: Average G.P.A. of 2.75 for math, English, and science for three previous semesters

• Average 95% attendance for three previous semesters

Areas of Concentration

• Principles of electronics, robotics & programming

• Design and manufacturing processes

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

• Lab testing procedures/standards

• Polymers

• Principles of Applied Physics

• Academy mathematics level is based on previous courses:

• Algebra II or Adv/Hon Alg. II

• Pre-Calculus or Adv/Hon Pre-Calculus

• Calculus or AP Calculus AB (second year 2 only)

• College Prep English: research writing, literary analysis, technical writing

Professional Pathways

• Engineering: Aeronautical, biomedical, computer, electrical, environmental, chemical, civil, corrosion, mechanical, petroleum, and welding

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• Polymer Science

• Computer Programming

• Environmental Science

• Industrial Design

• and so much more!

Higher Education Opportunities

• College credits available - Students are eligible to earn 9 college credits through the University of Akron, Summit College.

• Associate’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree