Benson High Design & Construction Academy

Possible Career Fields: Architect, Architectural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Interior Designer, Construction Management, Construction Trades, Web Design, Photo Editor, Digital Developer, 2D and 3D Animation Designer, Website User Experience Designer

Grade 9 Required Academy Classes:
*Students may enroll in the first academy class of a pathway beginning their freshman year with parent and counselor approval.

• Freshmen Seminar
• Tech Exploration

Computer Graphic Design Pathway Required Academy Classes:

• Grade 10:
  • Computer Graphic Design 1-2
• Grade 11:
  • Computer Graphic Design 3-4
• Grade 12:
  • Computer Graphic Design 5-6

Architectural Design Pathway Required Academy Classes:

• Grade 10:
  • Architecture Design Engineering 1-2
• Grade 11:
  • Architecture Design Engineering 3-4
• Grade 12:
  • Architecture Design Engineering 5-6

Construction Management and Processes Pathway Required Academy Classes:

• Grade 10 :
  • Intro to Construction 1-2
• Grade 11:
  • Construction 3-4
• Grade 12:
  • Construction 5-6 

Suggested Academy Classes:

• Art 1-66
• Honors Art 7-8
• AP Studio Art 3D
• AP Studio Art 2D
• Pottery 1-8

Experiences Beyond the Classroom:

• Career Fair
• Field Trips with Industry Partners
• 10th Grade Job Shadow
• 11th Grade Internship Prep Day
• 12th Grade Internship or Senior Capstone

Dual Enrollment and Certification Opportunities:

• MCC: Architecture Design Courses
• Adobe
• OSHA

2022-23 Academy Advisory Board Industry Partners:

• Leo A. Daly
• Millard Lumber
• Grain and Mortar Design
• UNO
• Kenneth Hahn Architects
• B2Lab Architects
• Publication Printing
• White Lotus Group
• Turner Construction Company
• Hausmann Construction
• Kiewit Corporation
• Formgrey Architects
• Benson Theater
• OBI Creative
• ACE Mentor Program of America
• National Career Academy Coalition

Career Student Organizations:

• SkillsUSA