Engineering Academy
The Engineering Academy teaches students about the basics of Engineering and prepares them for a career in Engineering. The first two classes are designed to build a foundation of Engineering knowledge, and students can specialize and go deeper in a specific subject in the third course. The fourth course allows students to showcase their knowledge. Click on a course to learn more about it.
Our Pathway
Introduction to Engineering Design (9th Grade)
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product.
Principals of Engineering (10th Grade)
Students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, strength of structure and materials, and automation, and then they apply what they know to take on challenges like designing a selfpowered car.
Aerospace Engineering (11th Grade)
Students explore the physics of flight and bring what they're learning to life through hands-on projects like designing a glider and creating a program for an autonomous space rover.
Either Course 11th Grade
Digital Engineering (11th Grade)
Students explore the foundations of computing by engaging in circuit design processes to create combinational logic and sequential logic (memory) as electrical engineers do in industry.
Engineering Design & Development (12th Grade)
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product.
Engineering Clubs
| Robotics | Tuesdays, Thursdays @ 3:30 in B101 |
| Electric Vehicle Club | Fridays @ 3:30 in B101 |
| ACE Mentorship Club | Thursdays @ 8 in Rm. 323 |
Academy Opportunities
| Title | Organization | Description | Eligible Grades | Departments | Have to Apply? | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC Scholarship Program | Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC | Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Scholarship Program, open to high school seniors, current college students, and seminary students in the DC metropolitan area. The scholarships are varied and generous, with awards ranging from $500 to … | Seniors | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | 05/18/2025 |
| Future Leaders in Mobility Summer Program | Volkswagen Group of America | The Future Leaders in Mobility Program is a week-long experiential program hosted by Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League. Twenty-five rising juniors and seniors in high school will … | Seniors, Juniors | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | 06/15/2025 | |
| STEM for Her Leadership Opportunity | STEM for Her | STEM for Her is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Student Advisory Council for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a unique leadership opportunity for rising junior and senior high school students who are … | Seniors, Juniors | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | 06/09/2025 |
| New !Free Summer STEAAM Camp! | UDC-CAUSES' Data STEAAM 6-week summer camp | This opportunity would count as academy internship. Join us for our one-hour virtual open house to learn about the UDC-CAUSES' Data STEAAM 6-week summer camp. Through this FREE program, high schoolers will explore innovative, creative, … | Seniors, Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | 06/01/2025 |
| Summer 2025 AI and Scientific Inquiry Research Initiative | Inspirit AI | Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based AI program run by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI, ChatGPT, and Natural Language Processing concepts to build socially impactful projects. Priority applications are due soon. | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | 07/31/2025 | |
| Free Summer UDC-CAUSES Data STEAAM Camp | UDC-CAUSES | Join us for our one-hour virtual open house to learn about the UDC-CAUSES' Data STEAAM 6-week summer camp. Through this FREE program, high schoolers will explore innovative, creative, and hands-on learning opportunities. Students will participate … | Seniors, Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | 06/23/2025 | |
| Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | Amazon | The 2024 AMAZON FUTURE ENGINEER SCHOLARSHIP SOCIAL is on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6-7:30pm @ Amazon’s HQ2, and I’d love for you and your students to join us. Earlier this year, we awarded 46 winners from … | Seniors | Engineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | |
| Inspirit AI: Summer Scholars Program | Inspirit AI | Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based AI program taught by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI concepts to build interdisciplinary AI projects across domains. In 2024, the team is excited … | Seniors, Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen | General, Digital Media Academy, Engineering Academy, Information Technology Academy | Yes | |
| Title | Organization | Description | Eligible Grades | Departments | Have to Apply? | Due Date |
Course List
Description:
This honors course is the first course in the Engineering pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum and is focused on design techniques. The students use computer-aided design software, perform research and analysis, as they work in teams on problems with global and human impact. Students will learn problem-solving skills using a design development process.
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 9th
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
This honors course is the second course in the Engineering pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the Project Lead The Way" curriculum. Students will continue their exploration of design with a focus on using physical principles"
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 10th
Prerequistes: ST1
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
This honors course is part of both the CTE Electro-Mechanical and Engineering pathways. In Engineering, it is one of six courses students can choose to complete the pathway. Of the six courses, students must take three core engineering courses (level, 1 ,2,& 4) and an optional third level course to complete the pathway. This course uses the Project Lead The Way curriculum. Students will explore smart circuits found in calculators."
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 11th
Prerequistes: ST2
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
This honors course is part of both the CTE Electro-Mechanical and Engineering pathways. In Engineering, it is one of six courses students can choose to complete the pathway. Of the six courses, students must take three core engineering courses (level, 1 ,2,& 4) and an optional third level course to complete the pathway. This course uses the Project Lead The Way" curriculum. Students will explore smart circuits found in calculators
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 11th
Prerequistes: ST2
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
This honors course is the fourth core courses students need to complete the Engineering pathway. Of the six courses, students must take three core engineering courses (level, 1 ,2,& 4) and an optional third level course to complete the pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the Project Lead The Way curriculum. Students will work in teams to research."
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 12th
Prerequistes: ST3 OR ST4
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
This honors course is the fourth core courses students need to complete the Engineering pathway. Of the six courses, students must take three core engineering courses (level, 1 ,2,& 4) and an optional third level course to complete the pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the Project Lead The Way curriculum. Students will work in teams to research."
Course Type: Honors
Grade: 11th, 12th
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Academy Requirements
