Simsbury High SchoolTechnology & Engineering Education

Department

Andrew BakulskiKurt Dougan

Wendy KuDavid SaloniaDan Warner

Knowledge & skills you can use for life

Students are encouraged to explore and develop individual interests as well as creative and intellectual abilities related to technological careers, problem solving, and thedesign process.

Architecture/Construction/Manufacturing

“Employers are having trouble filling jobs for skilled trades.” bls.gov

Employment for general construction workers is expected to swell this decade. bls.gov predicts that by 2022, employment will increase by 24.3 percent and surpass 1 million workers.

Connecticut Homebuilders contest winners

Transportation/Auto Tech/Aerospace Education

“I wouldn't choose another elective. Auto Shop is a great environment to learn and get hands on experience.”

~SHS studentPerformance-based, hands-on, problem solving skills are essential for entering the 21st century workforce.

Rocket launchAirfoil design testing

Flight simulator

Digital Video and TV Production

“What's more creative than making your own

videos?”~SHS Student

This course sequence allows students to explore careers and opportunities in the field of video production. A component of this course is the production of a student-generated news program for Simsbury High School.

Engineering - Project Lead the Way

Intro. to Engineering DesignPrinciples of Engineering

Digital ElectronicsAerospace Engineering

Engineering Design & Development

“My daughter “has truly loved the creativity, excitement and investigation involved in this path of study.” ~ SHS Parent

"The engineering courses I took at SHS exposed me to multiple fields of engineering while providing me with core skills to any engineering profession." ~Austin Lazo, SHS Class of 2015; ME student at George Mason University.

Experts say demand for engineers will continue to grow as governments and industry work to meet

the challenges of a growing global populationand dwindling resources.

Most PLTW classes lead to college credit through the University of New Haven.