Applied Technology Program Philosophy

	The Middle School Applied Technology program strives to provide the following benefits for each student:
	Applied academics
	Applying basic reading, writing and math skills to real-world problems
	Applied problem solving
	Creating solutions for real, yet motivating challenges presented through hands-on projects
	A sense of personal achievement
	The satisfaction that comes with a project completed, a challenge met, or a job well done
	Competency with tools
	The safe and competent use of tools and equipment used at home, in business, and in modern industry
	Workforce essentials
	The importance of quality of work, reliability, completing assigned tasks, using basic skills, comfort with technology, and both individual and team responsibility
	Career exploration and choices
	An exposure to various fields of work and a preparation that will be necessary to pursue those interests
	Accommodation of diverse learning styles
	Project choices which accommodate the many interests and learning preferences of students