Model Programs
  Space, Technology and Robotic Systems Academy - Lompoc High School, Lompoc, CA Build San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Business Industry Technology Academy - Anaheim, CAEast San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program and Center - West Covina, CAHealth Careers Academy - Palmdale, CA Health Careers Academy - Placerville, CAHealth Professions High School - Sacramento, CAInformation Systems Academy - Lancaster, CALaguna Creek Manufacturing Production Technology Academy - Elk Grove, CA Life Academy of Health and Bioscience - Oakland, CA
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering Program - Barstow, CAProject Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering Program - Lancaster, CASchool of Digital Media and Design - San Diego, CAStanley E. Foster Construction Technology Academy - San Diego, CA
 
Type of program California Partnership Academy
 
Description The Space, Technology and Robotic Systems Academy, founded in 1999, focuses on developing pre-engineering knowledge and skills, applied specifically to the aerospace industry. Its 80 students enrolled in grades 9–12 participate in an integrated core curriculum of English, mathematics, and science. Technical courses focus on drafting, design, electronics, robotics, and manufacturing.
 
Key Characteristics
  • Students design and build their own robots and learn the process for making new products. They also design, model, and construct a variety of devices to be used in their classes, around the campus, and even around the district.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to complete the UC/CSU “a to g” requirements and to take the SAT or ACT.
  • Through guest speakers, field trips, and job shadowing, students are exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and aerospace engineers, technicians, operators, and Air Force personnel. Major partners include contractors at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, The California Space Authority as well as Robo-Challenge, a UC Santa Barbara sponsored outreach program.
  • Students learn the process for making a new product and are introduced to computer-aided machining in Design and Engineering in 10th grade. In 11th grade, they learn about electronic components, digital logic, programming and design and build their own robots. As seniors, they learn more about manufacturing and solve real problems provided by business partners while taking advanced classes at the Regional Occupational Center.
  • Students apply their skills in competitions throughout the year including Robo-Challenge in which students build Lego robots to compete in tug-o-war and races or a NASA-sponsored competition in which groups are required to design and build an autonomous robot to dig as much “moon dirt” as possible in the shortest amount of time.