The Engineering Academy program at Warren Country Technical School is intended to prepare students for college engineering and architecture programs. The Engineering Academy will also train students who are seeking future employment in engineering, architectural, and design industries. Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) is an essential tool applied within this program. Students who complete and pass classes at Warren County Technical School will be offered the option to receive credits from NJIT.
ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS (EA 101) prerequisite-none 10 credits
The primary purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the world of engineering design, construction, fluid systems, thermal systems, electrical systems, communications, and manufacturing. Students go through the steps of the engineering design process to design an organizer, a building of the future, a model boat that is powered by a thermal/fluid engine, design and build simple electrical circuits.
DESIGN SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS (EA 102) prerequisite-EA 101 10 credits
This course focuses on the designing of structural, mechanical, electronic, and fluid power systems. Students will develop their engineering problem solving skills by reinforcing the engineering design process within various outside school competitions. They will also learn how to safely operate various machining tools and equipment.
ENGINEERING DESIGN (EA 301) prerequisite-EA 201 15 credits
This course is designed to give students the ability to design a technical product and apply their knowledge of engineering design to real problems and products by utilizing various 2D and 3D drawing software and a prototype machine. Engineering Design introduces students to creation of two-dimensional drawings by hand and then creation of two and three-dimensional drawings utilizing computer-aide drawing software. The course also provides an opportunity to obtain a certification in drafting according to American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA). This course has been approved for articulation credit (MET 103) with NJIT.
STATICS & STRUCTUAL DESIGN (EA 401) prerequisite-EA 301 15 credits
This course focuses on the fundamentals of statics by applying principals learned to the design of various structures with special emphasis in bridge, construction, and sustainable design with the use of two- and three-dimensional drawing software and equipment. The Statics & Structural Design course begins with the review of trigonometry, the introduction of static equilibrium, and the application towards bridge design. The course also provides an overview of the concepts involved in the design and layout of floor plans, elevations, and site plans according to the National CAD Standard (NCS). This course has been approved for articulation credit (MET 105) with NJIT.
Proposed Sequence of Courses
Algebra I/Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus
Electronics I Phys. Ed/Driver Ed General Engineering III Phys. Ed/ Health
Chemistry Electrical Applications
Biology for Engineering U.S. History I Honors English 12
English 9 Honors English 10 Honors English 11/Humanities Biochemistry
Spanish I Spanish II Physics Psychology/ Sociology
Engineering I Welding Spanish III General Engineering IV
Phys. Ed/ Health General Engineering II Phys. Ed/ Health
World History Honors U.S. History II Honors
Graduation Requirements
The following are high school graduation requirements as established through state law/regulations or Board policy.
Satisfactory completion of a Board of Education approved program consisting of:
4 years of English
4 years of Health/Physical Education
3 years of Social Studies (World History, U.S. History I, and U.S. History II)
3 years of Mathematics and 3 years of Science
1 year of Fine, Practical, or Performing Arts
1 year of Business Management
Senior Year Research Paper
1 year of a World Language (2 years for college prep)
Other minimum requirements are listed by shop specialty
A senior must take and complete a national or state-validated test in their vocational area. Students must take a class every period. There are NO STUDY HALLS. It is anticipated that students, on average, will graduate with 170 credits, inclusive of state-mandated and CTE requirements. Students must pass the HSPA in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing in order to receive a diploma unless exempt through the I.E.P. process.
Students who fail their Career Major/Academy Program or three or more courses for the entire year will not be re-admitted to WCTS for the following year.
Each course of study required for graduation shall include a statement of the required proficiencies to be mastered by the students enrolled in the course. Credit for each required course will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program assigned and satisfaction of the proficiencies identified. Students shall be given every reasonable opportunity to remediate and satisfy failed proficiencies.
Successful completion of remedial courses in HSPA English or HSPA Mathematics will count toward the total number of credits required for graduation. However, those courses will not satisfy the curriculum requirement for high school English or Mathematics.
