North Penn Engineering Academy

	April 17, 2008
	Engineering Academy Students travel to the University of Pennsylvania

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	North Penn High School Engineering Academy earns National Certification!

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Guidance Counselors - North Penn Engineering Academy

Welcome Guidance Counselors!
Below is information relevant to the Engineering Academy at North Penn High School. Please feel free to browse the website. If you should have any questions, please
contact us. For your convenience. the online application is linked below.

What is the Engineering Academy? How does it relate to Project Lead the Way?

What is the Engineering Academy?
The North Penn Engineering Academy represents a course sequence that addresses the educational needs of students planning on a post high school educational program in a two or four year college leading to a career in engineering or engineering technology. The program offers students an opportunity to explore potential occupational paths, and if appropriate, to prepare for the college experience. The Engineering Academy is for any 5.0 or 6.0 level student who is contemplating a career in Engineering. Students who wish to enroll in The Engineering Academy must complete the application process available from their guidance counselor or from this website (click here).

How does the Engineering Academy relate to Project Lead The Way?
In 1999, when the Academy concept was in development at North Penn High School, our Technology Education department began the concept of introducing an Engineering Academy. There was only one problem...How do we develop a strong curriculum that will prepare our students for the rigors of college without a formal engineering background? This is where Project Lead the way enters the scene.

PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college.

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Project Lead the Way Overview: 28 Page Program Overview
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Project Lead The Way - Engineering Academy Introduction Video
The video below shows a brief introduction into what the Engineering Academy and Project Lead the Way have to offer the students.

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Engineering Academy Information
Parents: Frequently Asked Questions Visit the FAQ page for more info	Students: Is Engineering for Me? Visit the courses page for more info

Can North Penn Students Earn College Credits?

Yes. Students who have successfully completed the Engineering Academy courses and the exams will have the opportunity earn Penn State or RIT credits.

There are also a number of affiliate universities that offer credit to PLTW graduates who pass the college exams as well.

Click here to see the list of these colleges and universities.

Penn State Credit Breakdown: (9 Semester Credits)
Secondary school students in Pennsylvania from PLTW-certified schools may apply for Pennsylvania State University college credit for three PLTW courses (IED 4 credits, POE 1 credit, & DE 4 credits). Penn State requires students to receive at least an 85 percent average in the PLTW course, score 70 or above on the end of year college credit exam, and meet academic eligibility requirements for a two-year engineering technology major (Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology).

Engineering Academy Course	Penn State Engineering Technology Course	Credits
Introduction to Engineering	EGT 101 - Tech Drawing Fundamentals	1
	EGT 102 - Intro to CAD	1
	EGT 114 - Spatial Analysis & CAD	2

Digital Electronics	EET 117 - Digital Electronics	3
	EET 120 - Digital Electronics Lab	1

Principles of Engineering	EET 002 - Eng. Tech. Orientation	1

There are end-of-course assessments (Parts A and B) during the final exam testing period. In addition, we are currently in the process of being certified through the college certification process and will offer the college credit assessment (Part C) for those students seeking college credit. All students will take Part A. Students will also take Part B or C, depending on their future college plans.

Parts A and B = High School Credit
Parts A and C = College Credit

RIT Credit Breakdown: (20 Quarter Credits)
Secondary school students from any PLTW-certified school may apply for RIT college credit for five of the PLTW courses (IED, POE, CIM, DE, CEA). RIT requires these students to receive at least an 85 percent average in the course and score 70 or above on the college credit exam. For the students meeting these criteria, RIT awards 4 quarter credits for each of the five courses, and the cost of tuition is $200 per course. RIT's academic departments evaluate the acceptability of these credits in the same manner in which they evaluate and confer transfer credits.

Engineering Academy Application

The application procedure is a two step process. First, please visit the link below and fill out the information required. Second, please download the application, fill it out, and submit it to your guidance counselor by February 15th.

Click here to initiate the application process