PCA Named a Distinguished School for Engineering Academy – A STEM and Career Learning Program
Prattville Christian Academy was recognized as a 2021-2022 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for its Engineering Academy – the only PLTW-certified program in Alabama in a private school setting. PCA’s Engineering Academy was one of just 191 high school programs from across the nation to be recognized and the state’s only Distinguished High School honoree this year. This national recognition confirms PCA’s commitment to empowering students in industries that interest them.
“We are honored to recognize Prattville Christian Academy for their unwavering commitment to provide students with an excellent educational experience despite the last two years having been some of the most challenging in recent history for students and educators across the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. David Dimmett, Interim President and CEO of PLTW. PCA should be very proud of their achievements in unlocking their students’ potential and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom no matter what career path they choose.”
PCA’s Engineering Academy is a four-year program that teaches critical thinking and reasoning skills as well as the opportunity for students to work with their hands in a technologically advanced setting. This industry-specific academy, along with similar programs, offers students the chance to learn more about the profession they possibly want to pursue after graduation. The courses, Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and the program’s Capstone course, Engineering Design and Development, allow students exposure to the industry while learning valuable skills that will assist them in furthering their interests beyond high school.
PCA is proud to partner with Project Lead The Way as the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. PCA’s Engineering Academy enjoys access to world-class curriculum and a high-quality teacher professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators and corporate and community partners, help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the global economy.
