the mt. pleasant academy of energy and sustainability will prepare students both academically and...
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MPHSACADEMY OF
ENERGY&
SUSTAINABILITY
AOES VISION The Mt. Pleasant Academy of Energy
and Sustainability will prepare students both academically and professionally for further education and careers that will benefit our earth’s resources.
AOES MISSION STATEMENT The Mt. Pleasant Academy of Energy
and Sustainability prepares students for college and career opportunities that utilize engineering for the betterment of our planet. Through collaboration with local industry professionals and work-based leaning experiences, graduates will be responsible citizens that are dedicated to service to society.
WHAT IS AOES? Four-Year Program Smaller Learning Community (cohort) STEM Focus Affiliated with the National Academy
Foundation (NAF) Academy of Engineering
Only Offered at MPHS in Cabarrus County
WHO IS IT FOR?WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum Project-based Learning Career Readiness
Job Shadowing Internships Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeships Community and Industry field trips
Integration with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Cohort Group – 100 rising 9th grade students
(only freshmen are admitted) NAF Track Certification College credit opportunity
AOES AT A GLANCE
Grade Academy Courses9
• Technology Engineering & Design• Environmental & Natural Resources I
10• Introduction to Engineering• Green Methods
11• Introduction to Renewable Energy• Green Building Science
INTERNSHIP/PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/APPRENTICESHIP
12• Principles of Engineering• Advanced Studies: Response to
Industry ProjectNote: Academy courses and course sequencing may change as industry
evolves.
INTERNSHIP/PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/APPRENTICESHIP Required for NAF Track Certification Minimum 135 hours – 1 elective credit Summer or part-time during school Related to Energy & Sustainability Final work-based learning placement is a
shared responsibility of the program, industry, and student/family
Compensated
ADVISORY BOARD
Led by volunteers from local business/industry, administrators, & parents
Brief monthly meetings Generate opportunities for work-based
learning Attract and cultivate new and existing
board members Provide other assistance as needed
ADVISORY BOARD OPPORTUNITIES Advisory Board Member Internship Provider Mentor Classroom Speaker Job Shadow Host Assist with development of work-based
learning activities Participate in mock interviews, student
exhibitions, and other career-themed activities
MORE INFORMATION/QUESTIONS MPHS Main Number (704) 436-9321 Larry Sullivan, Assistant Principal of
Instruction [email protected] Ext. 3162
Lenny Westmoreland, Career Development Coordinator & Academy Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 1516