Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
Mission:• To prepare our students for their future. We use
aerospace to create a unique learning environment that provides students a rigorous curriculum in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics(STEAM). We also provide a safe, secure, and academically-challenging environment that fosters creativity and teamwork for our future leaders.
Provide both character and academics curriculum
• PBIS/MARS Behavior/Character building
• Core Classes: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts
• Advanced Classes: Math and Algebra, Language Arts, Science
• Elective Classes Orchestra, Band, Choir, Gateway to Technology, Art, Broadcasting
Curriculum Offerings:
Aerospace-Themed Programs
• STEAM Advanced Course- Building a Lunar or Mars Base, Meteorology, International Space Station
• Space Foundation Mars and STK Labs and Aerospace Education Specialists
• Grade Level standards-based Aerospace-themed Activities for Curriculum Exhibition Nights (twice a year)
• Flight Simulator and Flight and Rocketry Club• Robotics Club• Gateway to Technology Elective Class• Aerospace Guest Speakers• Civil Air Patrol Elective Class- *In progress*• Space Camps- Spring Break and Summer * in progress*
Building a Culture of Success
• Accountability for students and teachers• Application of knowledge through curriculum
offerings with Space Foundation• Researched-Based Classroom instruction
through Master and Mentor Teachers ( National Institute for Excellence in Teaching)
• Mandatory after-school tutoring
Next Steps• What do we need to do to meet the needs of
PAFB? How can we get the students back to our school?
• Volunteers to help with mandatory after school tutoring. Achieve 3000 and Compass Math
• Role Models, Guest Speakers
• Adopt-A School