ACET Academy
John F. Kennedy High School
4300 Cutting Blvd. Richmond, CA, 94804
Website: http://wccusd.net/kennedy/
Leads Mark Moran mmoran@wccusd.net
ACET - Architecture, Constuction, and Engineering Technology
ACET is for students interested in careers in construction trades (construction, plumbing, electrical), engineering, architecture, urban planning, landscape or interior design. Students explore the aspects construction trade careers as well as professional careers in the engineering and arichitecture field. Strong industry and community support as well as community college and apprenticeship oppourtunities are an integral part of this academy.
Sequence of Courses
10th Grade CTE Courses
Woodshop (Construction Basics)11th Grade CTE Courses
Introduction to Construction TradesPhysics
12th Grade - CTE Courses Specialized focus
electives
Introduction to Architecture and Computer Assisted Design
Special Senior Projects
Business Partners
City of Richmond
Assembly and Senate Representatives
Local Architectural Firms & Builders
Trade unions Representatives
Community Colleges
SGI
West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Commitee (WCCTAC)
Special Features/Programs
ACE Mentor Program - national mentor program focusing on real world projects (www.acementor.org)
Global Glimpse Program - Summer Travel abroad to teach English to foreign students while working on collaborative community project (www.globalglimpse.org)