Crossland High School
Academy of
Architecture & Design
ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
The Academy of Architecture and Design focuses on providing broad transferable skills in all aspects of designing and erecting buildings and other physical structures.
In addition to the construction trades, Electrical, HVAC and Masonry students will learn about management, finance, technical and production skills, labor issues, health and safety regulations, and environmental issues as they relate to the building trades. The capstone project of the program is a student built house that engages the efforts of students across the County in construction, landscaping, drafting/CAD, HVAC, interior design and computer networking.
Activities in the Engineering pathway of the Academy are also hands-on and project based. Students learn how to use the same industry-leading 3D design software that’s used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar. Students design, test and construct circuits and devices such as smart phones and tablets. The culminating capstone project is a collaborative effort among engineering students and reviewed by Engineering professionals in the community.
Academy Overview
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Academy of Architecture and Design is to promote academic achievement and prepare students for the workforce and post-secondary education with coursework that exposes students to careers in Engineering, Architecture and the Construction Trades while helping them acquire problem solving skills through experiences that develop critical thinking, communication and employability skills.
OUR GOALS
Academy instructors meet regurlary to discuss student progress and develop personal education plans and interventions for struggling students to support Academy students and ensure success.
Our programs prepare students for NCCER and EPA exams. Additionally Engineering Pathway courses have culminating exams that may lead to college credit.
ALL ACADEMY STUDENTS PASS LISCENSURE AND PROFIECIENCY EXAMS
ALL ACADEMY STUDENT GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS
Throughout the four years of our programs students will participate in College and Career ready activities which include workshops, college visits, Career Days, job fairs and talks with apprenticeship representatives and industry professionals.