Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

Mission:• To prepare our students for their future. We use

aerospace to create a unique learning environment that provides students a rigorous curriculum in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics(STEAM). We also provide a safe, secure, and academically-challenging environment that fosters creativity and teamwork for our future leaders.

Provide both character and academics curriculum

• PBIS/MARS Behavior/Character building

• Core Classes: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts

• Advanced Classes: Math and Algebra, Language Arts, Science

• Elective Classes Orchestra, Band, Choir, Gateway to Technology, Art, Broadcasting

Curriculum Offerings:

Aerospace-Themed Programs

• STEAM Advanced Course- Building a Lunar or Mars Base, Meteorology, International Space Station

• Space Foundation Mars and STK Labs and Aerospace Education Specialists

• Grade Level standards-based Aerospace-themed Activities for Curriculum Exhibition Nights (twice a year)

• Flight Simulator and Flight and Rocketry Club• Robotics Club• Gateway to Technology Elective Class• Aerospace Guest Speakers• Civil Air Patrol Elective Class- *In progress*• Space Camps- Spring Break and Summer * in progress*

Building a Culture of Success

• Accountability for students and teachers• Application of knowledge through curriculum

offerings with Space Foundation• Researched-Based Classroom instruction

through Master and Mentor Teachers ( National Institute for Excellence in Teaching)

• Mandatory after-school tutoring

Next Steps• What do we need to do to meet the needs of

PAFB? How can we get the students back to our school?

• Volunteers to help with mandatory after school tutoring. Achieve 3000 and Compass Math

• Role Models, Guest Speakers

• Adopt-A School