Vision Statement:
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s energy needs.
La Mead Energy Academy (Academia de Energía Mead) es un programa integral que se asocia con profesionales de la energía y prepara a los estudiantes para estudios universitarios, educación técnica, programas de certificación y la fuerza laboral.
Declaración de misión:
The Mead Energy Academy develops leaders with the knowledge, skills and passion necessary to actively participate in the complex and changing field of energy, and through unique research experiences create solutions for the world’s future energy needs.
Coursework
Cursos básicos de la Energy Academy:
- Energy Science A & B (1 credit)
- Energy in Society A & B (1 credit)
- Internship & Capstone Project (.5 credits)
- AP Environmental Science (1 credit)
- Energy Storage & the Grid (.5 credits)
Student Impact
“Before enrolling in the Mead Energy Academy, I wanted to be an aerospace engineer, but now I find that being a mechanical engineer would be more rewarding. I would have never considered a job like this before I joined the Mead Energy Academy.” – Matthew, MHS Senior
“Now after experiencing the academy I believe I want to major in Spanish and Biofuel Sciences in order to combine my two loves and go into the world loving what I do.” – Kennalyn, MHS Junior
Solar Energy
Tour solar patrocinado por el Innovation Center
In the Fall 2020, the Innovation Center and the Mead Energy Academy partnered with the SVVSD Mobile Lab to visit several solar arrays in the community. Please watch the following interviews to see 4 different applications of solar technology.
En las noticias
Mead High School Energy Academy apareció en Denver CBS4 en esta historia sobre las STEM Oportunidades tecnológicas ofrecidas en el Distrito Escolar de St Vrain Valley.
Partner with the Mead Energy Academy
La Mead Energy Academy es un programa competitivo de preparatoria que prepara a nuestros estudiantes para un futuro en el campo de la energía. A través de cursos rigurosos y experiencias del mundo real, los estudiantes están expuestos a una amplia gama de temas de energía y adquieren habilidades invaluables para convertirse en líderes en una industria cada vez más diversa.
After completing the Academy, students have the confidence to select a career path and are prepared to make their postsecondary plans. Our students enter a two or four year college program, or the work force with energy focused tools and knowledge giving them a competitive advantage.
Las colaboraciones con empresas locales son fundamentales para nuestro éxito. La interacción con profesionales fomenta un mejor aprendizaje en el salón y brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de explorar, resolver y analizar problemas en tiempo real en el campo de la energía.
Partnership Opportunities
Provide expert resources and experiences
Your employees are industry experts and their knowledge will add real world experiences to our academic program. Partner with us by providing guest speakers in our classrooms and field trip opportunities to your facilities.
Enhance new energy labs
The new wing includes energy labs and we need equipment such as pumps, circuit boards and generators. These items provide Academy students with hands on experiences, and your contribution ignites enthusiasm and innovation around the field of energy.
Fund the wind turbine and solar panels
Mead High School is getting a new wing and our goal is to install renewable energy projects including a wind turbine and solar panels. These sustainable options allow students to study, in real time, the energy impact of solar and wind on the school’s energy consumption.
Become a Senior Capstone Partner
The culminating class of the Energy Academy is a Senior Capstone project that includes an internship or job shadow experience. By partnering, you will have a direct impact on shaping and educating your future workforce.
To become a partner, please contact Shannon Krack, Energy Academy Coordinator.
Current Partners
- United Power
- Colorado Solar & Storage Association
- Namaste Solar
- Jack's Solar Garden
- Western Midstream
- Occidental Petroleum
- Vestas
- University of Wyoming – School of Energy Resources
- Aims Community College