In addition to basic graduation requirements, East Wake School of Engineering Systems (EWSES) will emphasize and encourage all students to become proficient in engineering thinking processes. Students will master the following graduate competencies to encouragte engineering thinking:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Productive Use of Leisure Time
• Communication
• Literacy & Numeracy
• Technology

East Wake School of Engineering Systems will join a national organization entitled Project Lead the Way to support our school goals and strategies. Project Lead the Way is a network of secondary schools, universities and corporate partners that provides an education program focused on assisting students with knowledge needed to compete in engineering and technology-based careers. EWSES will offer several Project Lead the Way courses and require all 9th grade students to enroll in Introduction ot Engineering Design. Other PLTW courses include:

• Principles of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Engineering Design & Development
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnical Engineering

Students will be able to extend learning opportunities in various ways that include:

• Internships
• College Credits via:
  • Duke University through PLTW
  • Wake Technical Community College