Engineering I 

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $30 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a “3 or B” or higher. Since this class uses advanced computer, math, and programming skills. Experience in these areas is encouraged to be successful in this class.  
Description: This is a foundational preparatory course for students considering pursuing careers in technical, design and engineering fields. Students will first acquire skills in Computer Aided Drafting, electronic components , circuit building, soldering, and programming the circuits with a Raspberry Pi computer. Once these foundational skills are gained, students then dig deep into the engineering design process, utilizing project-based learning techniques, 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. Students will learn to use Solidworks and Onshape (CAD) modeling software, to construct solid models and print them on a 3D printer, CNC or Laser Cutter. Students keep a professional engineering notebook to document thoughts, ideas, sketches, and handcrafted drawings.  Successful completion of a full year of this course will prepare students for the Principles of Engineering II.  The Engineering Sciences program is designed to develop students’ understanding of engineering problem-solving and design practices. The program will prepare students to apply fundamental scientific and mathematical laws and principles relevant to engineering and technology. Students will learn to apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts to current technologies and tools as they learn about the different disciplines and opportunities within the field of engineering. The program is designed and delivered as a coherent sequence of experiences using technical instruction, academic foundations, and experiential learning. 

Engineering II 

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $30 Prerequisite: Engineering I
Description: FHS Engineering II is a secondary course for students considering pursuing careers in technical, design and engineering fields. Students will hone skills learned in Engineering I: Computer Aided Drafting, electronic components, circuit building, soldering, and programming the circuits with a Raspberry Pi computer. FHS Engineering II delves deeper into skills introduced in Engineering I as well as:
       • Design, solder and build stand-alone circuits that can operate independent of Raspberry Pi
       • Fall Semester Independent Project (practice skills, learn new)
       • Spring Semester group project (put all the skills together to build an object that takes more people to complete)
       • Opportunity to take the CSWA Solidworks Certification Exam  
       • Robust Digital Engineering notebook maintained throughout the entire course.  
Once these foundational skills are gained, students then dig deep into the engineering design process, utilizing project-based learning techniques, 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. Students will continue to use Solidworks and Onshape (CAD) modeling software, to construct solid models and print them on a 3D printer, CNC or Laser Cutter. The Engineering Sciences program is designed to develop students’ understanding of engineering problem-solving and design practices. The program will prepare students to apply fundamental scientific and mathematical laws and principles relevant to engineering and technology. Students will learn to apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts to current technologies and tools as they learn about the different disciplines and opportunities within the field of engineering. The program is designed and delivered as a coherent sequence of experiences using technical instruction, academic foundations, and experiential learning.  

Software & App Design I (Formerly called Intro) 

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Prerequisite: None Fee: $25 
Description: Introduction to Software & App Design is an introductory computer science course. Mapped to CTSA standards, the course takes a broad lens-on computer science by covering topics such as problem-solving, programming, physical computing, user-centered design, and data, while inspiring students as they build their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems. This class is available without a prerequisite to all FHS students. 

Software & App Design II (Formerly called level I) 

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Into to Software & App Design or prior Computer Science experience with Teacher recommendation Description: Software & App Design I introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing, so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in.

Software & App Design III (Formerly called level II) 

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Prerequisite: Software & App Design II Fee: $25 
Description: Students will be introduced to software engineering and object-oriented design while they learn the Java programming language as the core topic in this class. The class will be project based. If students are interested in pursuing an Internship experience (DCE) the following year, a required project will be defining and coordinating their Internship arrangements.