ACE

pathway description

ACE is Jordan High School's Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Engineering Pathway. We prepare students with a variety of skills that may be learned in our manufacturing labs while using the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum and collaborations with our industry partners, peers, and staff. Students gain critical knowledge though classroom instruction, hands-on training, and community experiences throughout their high school years at Jordan. ACE offers several opportunities for students to earn college credits from Long Beach City College, based on the articulation agreements between LBCC and LBUSD.

entrance criteria

No minimum requirements are required. All interested students may apply

Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may apply as an the Accelerated Scholar. These students will be placed in Accelerated Math and English courses.

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

This Pathway does not require AP Courses, but AP Courses are available where indicated

Pathway Courses indicated in bold

PLTW = Project Lead the Way

Grade 9

Introduction to Design: Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
English 1-2 or 1-2 Accel
Algebra 1or Geometry
Biology of the Living Earth
Spanish 1-2
PE or Sport
Visual and Performing Arts Elective

Grade 10

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)
English 3-4 or 3-4 Accel
Geometry 1-2 or Algebra 2
Physics of the Universe
Modern World History*
Spanish 3-4
PE or Sport

Grade 11

Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
English 5-6*
Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus
AP Physics
US History*
Spanish 5-6, Science or other Academic* Elective
Academic* or Athletic Elective

Grade 12

Engineering Design & Development (PLTW)
CSU Expository Reading and Writing Composition or English Language*
Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB*
Government/Economics*
Academic* or Athletic Elective

*There is an AP Course offered in this subject area

Course of Study is subject to change at the discretion of the district.

For additional information regarding electives, sports, and clubs, visit the Jordan website here.

Work-Based Learning

Guest speakers from University Technical Institute
Tour of LBCC Manufacturing Lab
Plant Tour of Reborn Cabinets
Guest speakers from HDR Engineering
Students create a professional resume, learn interview techniques, and participate in a mock interview with industry professionals
Build solar race cars
Femineers Club in association with Cal Poly Pomona
Women in Green Careers workshop
Harbor Tours with POLB
Vikings Day at the Maritime Center at LBCC
Senior Projects judged by Advisory Board members

Industry Partners

Port of Long Beach
HDR Engineering
Healthy Active Streets
Reborn Cabinets
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

recognitions

Recognized for offering Project Lead the Way courses. To learn more, click here.

For more information

For more information about ACE, contact Valerie Gonzalez, Pathway Coordinator:

vgonzalez2@lbschools.net

(562) 423-1472