Next Generation of Engineers

A 6TH - 8TH GRADE ENGINEERING PROGRAM OFFERED AT WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL

 
 
 
 

Transportation: Students will be assigned a bus to take from London, Holmes, or MacArthur Middle School which will transport them to Wheeling High School for class. If students arrive early, they can work on homework and eat snacks in our classroom. Parents are expected to pick up their students from Door #29 in the back parking lot, promptly at 6:15PM.

Explorations In Engineering

This class is for FIRST TIME STUDENTS. Explorations in Engineering is a quick 4-week class where students learn about the Engineering career opportunities at Wheeling High School. They also focus on two hands-on projects using CAD software, Laser Cutters, and 3D Printers. Click the button for scheduling information and registration. (Four Sessions will be offered in the 19-20 School Year)

(2) Sessions will be held in the Fall & (1) session in the Winter. Students should only take (1) session as all Exploration in Engineering classes are the same!

Mass Communications

This course is for students interested in learning how to create digital video content for the 21st century market focusing on capturing, editing, and producing short clips to broadcast via social media platforms. Students will be filming and editing content with industrial film equipment as well as diving into Virtual Reality (VR).

Manufacturing for “Makers”

This course is for students interested in designing, engineering, and manufacturing “making” things with their hands. Students will be utilizing our laser cutter, 3D printers, Vinyl Cutter, and CNC machines to create numerous projects that they can take home! The first NGE class (Explorations in Engineering) is required to take this course.

Robotics & Coding

This course takes students on a “deep dive” into the world of robotics, sensors, and artificial intelligence. Students will be working on various types of “hands-on” robotic hardware such as the VEX IQ platform as well as ABB Industrial Robotics. This is a great introduction to building robotic vehicles and coding them to perform tasks. Students do not need to have any prior coding experience to participate.