Engineering & Technology

Forsyth Central High School Engineering and Technology Pathway

The Engineering department provides students with a foundation in essential skills and concepts applicable to all engineering disciplines. Hands-on problem-solving activities teach students how to effectively utilize resources, technology, and teamwork to foster creativity, apply scientific and mathematical principles, and develop systematic troubleshooting abilities.

Engineering careers span a wide range of specializations, including aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, power, and transportation engineering. This program equips students with the skills needed to pursue post-secondary education in these fields. Furthermore, all Engineering students have the opportunity to participate in regional, state, and national technology skills competitions through FIRST Robotics.

Engineering Core Classes

 

Foundations of Engineering and Technology

The Foundations of Engineering and Technology course prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. Group and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, and engineering practical solutions. Technology content, resources, and laboratory/classroom activities apply student applications of science, mathematics, and other school subjects in authentic situations.

 

Engineering Concepts

Engineering Concepts is the second course in the engineering pathway. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of engineering. Students learn about areas of specialization within engineering and engineering design and apply engineering tools and procedures as they complete hands-on instructional activities.

 

Engineering Applications

This is the third course in the engineering pathway. Students have opportunities to apply engineering design as they develop a solution for a technological problem. Students use applications of mathematics and science to predict the success of an engineered solution and complete hands-on activities with tools, materials, and processes as they develop working drawings and prototypes. Students that complete the pathway of courses take the End of Pathway test, a standardized test that demonstrates mastery of the key concepts of engineering.

 

FCHS Engineering Co-Curricular Programs

 

                                                            

FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) is the varsity division. Forsyth Central High School competes in FRC Georgia FIRST sponsored events as Team OTTO #1746 this includes the World Finals in Houston, Texas. Students of all grade levels and pathways are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2024-2025 season are open on August 10, 2024.

 

If your student would like to be a part of Team OTTO #1746, please have them see Coach McGhee in Room 130, or call FCHS at 470-846-0736 ext. 110130.  For more information about Team OTTO #1746, please visit our website at https://team1746.com/.