Aerospace Engineering (AE) is open to Juniors (11th grade) and Seniors (12th grade) only.

Prerequisites for AE:

Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

Physics or concurrent enrollment in Physics

Successful completion of PLTW Engineering Science (POE) - recommended or

Successful completion of PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

In Aerospace Engineering (AE), students are introduced to the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight.  As they explore the physics of flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets.  They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software.  They also explore robot systems through projects such as remotely operated vehicles.

In Plano ISD, all PLTW Engineering courses are rated at Distinguished, at the same level as AP courses (5.0 on a 4.0 scale).  Academic rigor in these courses are consequently at a higher, college course, level.

Parents are encouraged to connect to Google Classroom to receive daily or weekly update e-mails on the status of their students' submission of required work.  To receive an invitation, please e-mail me at:  scott.mccleneghan@pisd.edu, and I will be happy to send you an invitation.  Also, all teachers periodically send out progress reports via e-mail.  If you have never received one, then we do not have a valid, or any, e-mail address on file.  Please e-mail me, or your student's counselor to have your e-mail address updated or entered into your student's profile.