2. California Partnership Academies
Key components of the Academy model are:
CURRICULUM focused on a career theme and coordinated with related academic classes.
VOLUNTARY student selection process that identifies interested ninth graders.
TEAM OF TEACHERS who work together to plan and implement the program.
MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITIES with private sector involvement to encourage academic and occupational preparation, such as: integrated and project-based curriculum, mentor program, classroom speakers, field trips, and exploration of postsecondary and career options.
WORKPLACE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES such as job shadowing, student internships, and work experience.
Information courtesy of California Dept of Ed Website
How do they benefit me?
Many classes are articulated for college credit and most are UC A-G courses.
You are scheduled together with students on the same path.
You have a team of teachers supporting you .
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3. Engineering Academy Pathway
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Language & Lit 9
Language & Lit 10
English 11
English 12
Geography
World Cultures
U.S. History
Economics/Government
Int. Math 1/2/3
Other Math
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics and Robotics
Engineering Product Development & Design
Physical Earth Science or Biology
Biology or Chemistry
Chemistry or Physics
Science PE
Health/Driver’s Ed
PE (or over summer)
Elective Choice
Foreign Language
Elective Choice (VAPA)
Suggested Four Year Sequence, can include honors courses if on IB diploma track

4. Engineering Academy 9th Grade : Introduction to Engineering Design
design process, design prototyping tools: 3D printer,
laser cutter, CNC machine, microprocessors
10th Grade: Principals of Engineering
Bridge design, catapults, Vex Robotics
11th Grade: Digital Electronics and Robotics
Basic circuits, soldering, digital design, more robotics
12th Grade: Engineering Product Development
Partnered with local business partners to solve their real-life engineering problems.

5. A Few of our Business Partners

6. Mrs. Caplan’s Resume Faith Caplan EDUCATION
UC Berkeley Extension /16
Preliminary Career Technical Education Designated Single Subject Credential: Engineering
National University
Foundational Mathematics Single Subject Credential 01/08 – 07/09
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR /99 – 06/04
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering with an option in Business Engineering.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Cordova High School, Rancho Cordova, CA 08/09-present
Career Technical Education Department Chair 08/15-present
Engineering Teacher /15-present
California Partnership Academies (CPA) Coordinator 08/14-present
Mathematics teacher /09-present
El Camino High School, Sacramento, CA 01/09 – 07/09
Student Teacher and Summer School Teacher
Hewlett Packard : Full Time Roseville, CA 08/04 – 01/09
Process Engineer: Business Critical Servers (BCS), Supply Chain, New Products and Solutions
Hewlett Packard : MECOP Intern Corvallis, OR 03/03 – 09/03
Industrial Engineer: (IPG) Resource Optimization Integration
Planar Systems: MECOP Intern Beaverton, OR 03/02 – 09/02
Industrial Engineer: Manufacturing Engineering
Faith Caplan
Cordova High School
Room D5
(916) ext