Construction

Do you like to design and build? Do you enjoy working on hands-on projects from start to finish?

Construction Academy students will explore a variety of construction trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and management. Students use project management skills to learn about design and construction of various types of buildings and use those skills to build a scale model house and other creative projects. Students will also learn about career opportunities, apprenticeships and continuing education requirements to enter construction trade and management careers.

Electives

Students planning to attend a four-year, postsecondary institution are advised to take at least two years of World Language

Prerequisites

None

Certifications

Students can pursue a construction apprenticeship in postsecondary programs and complete NCCER certification.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete the Construction Academy program sequence, with a grade of B or higher in academy courses, may be eligible for credits at Howard Community College or The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).

Successful Academy Students:

Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.
Complete senior level coursework through a work-site experience (students must provide their own transportation) OR by participating in the on-campus (ARL) course of advanced skills, which includes a capstone project.

Senior Level Coursework Requirements:

Complete at least 6-8 hours of work-site experience per week OR daily attendance at the Applications and Research Lab.
Attend weekly senior seminars at the Applications and Research Lab.
Choose a “real world” problem to research.
Maintain and submit a journal and portfolio of senior work.

Suggested Course Schedule

Below is a suggested high school course schedule for students interested in the Construction Management Academy
Grade Level	Course 1	Course 2	Course 3	Course 4	Course 5	Course 6	Course 7
Ninth Grade	English required	Mathematics required	Science required	Social Studies required	Fitness & Health required	Technology Education required	Fine Arts available
Tenth Grade	English required	Mathematics required	Science required	Social Studies required	Elective available	Elective available	Elective available
Eleventh Grade	English required	Mathematics required	Science required	Social Studies required	Elective available	Construction Technology I
Twelfth Grade	English required	Mathematics required	Elective available	Elective available	Construction Technology II