Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

Grade Levels: 09-12 related fields, whether at a four-year college or two-year technical school.
The academy provides a rigorous curriculum, focusing on academic skills in
health occupations and in science and math courses required for health and
medical professions.
The academy offers a choice of two curriculum pathways. Both pathways
require every academy student to participate in four years of health
occupation classes; take specific courses in science, math, and English;
satisfy job shadowing and service-learning requirements; and participate in
Co-op, Mentoring, and Youth Apprenticeship programs. The first pathway
prepares students for four-year college programs in pre-med/dental and
various other health care areas. The second pathway includes many of the
same components but is intended to prepare students for two-year technical
school programs and/or the workforce.
Beth Carlson
401 East Roberta Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3754
bcarlson@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Est. 2007 Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy educates high school students
in a rigorous and relevant curriculum
focusing on science, mathematics, engineering, and technology to create a
vital pipeline of college and work-ready
students in these areas.
The School District of Waukesha's Board of Education and the governance
board of the Waukesha Engineering
Preparatory Academy, comprised of teachers from across the district,
industry experts, and post-secondary institutions
recognize the need to expose students to a curricular program that will fill
this call. This charter school, through strong
collaboration with experts in the engineering profession and linkage to
industry and higher educational institutions,
provides high school students in grades 9-12 with a solid foundation in
technical knowledge and skills
that is vital for success in this field.
These ambitious goals will become a reality through the focused and
rigorous curricular program of study which includes:
• Specialized courses at each grade level covering topics in all fields of
study in engineering.
• Courses in language arts, science, math and technology education which
have a specific engineering focus and may count for college credit (such
as transcript coursework and/or Advanced Placement courses) that will
form the core academic requirements for academy students.
• Curriculum delivery that will utilize the latest advances in technology
when possible such as computer software, robotics, and student-response
systems.
• Community partner mentors who will provide students with opportunities
for educational experiences both inside and outside of the school. These
may include tutoring, career advising, and knowledge application
experiences.
• Career counseling and job placement assistance through the Academy
guidance counselor.
• Access through community partnerships to study and work in state-of-theart
engineering and technology laboratory facilities.
• A focused, personalized exploration of suitability for employment in
engineering and technical fields.
• Required participation in mentoring and internship experiences with area
business and industry partners
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