Academy of Aerospace and Engineering

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Student registration is one of the last steps of the placement process. If you received a placement offer and accepted a seat at this school for the upcoming 2021-2022 School Year (beginning August 2021) please contact Christin Diaz at the school directly at (860) 243-0857 or cdiazocasio@crec.org  for your registration deadline and instructions on next steps.

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering provides students unique opportunities to study aerospace, engineering, biomedicine, advanced mathematics, and the sciences. This diverse community of learners is supported and inspired to think critically, solve problems, and find success. The high-quality, hands-on curriculum is enhanced with a mentoring program involving local engineering and medical companies, career symposiums with leadership speakers from STEM companies, internship programs, and classroom instruction led by professionals. Here, we insist on providing equitable opportunities for students to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in the demanding and ever-changing marketplace of the 21st Century.

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• Develops the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the 21st century 
• Offers specialized courses including aeronautics, medicine, computer science, robotics, drone construction and more 
• Offers mentorships, internships and unique opportunities through various partnerships 
• Empowers students to solve problems and think critically
• Academic pathways, including Aerospace Engineering, Design, Manufacturing & Maker Arts, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science 
• Broad array of Advanced Placement and Early College Experience classes 
• A strong focus on student engagement, interdisciplinary connection-making, applied problem solving and rigorous application of academics. 
• Relevant internships with local places of employment 
• 92.2% four-year graduate rate

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Middle School “Explorations” activities to build interest, connections and relationships across the school

Theme days to grow career awareness and develop mentor relationships

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