Education programs
Aviation High School: training tomorrow’s aviation leaders
Aviation High School is the nation’s first comprehensive four-year high school devoted to flight. The innovative school, which opened its doors in fall 2004, is operated by the Highline Public School District, located at 615 S 200 Street, Des Moines, and uses KCIA/Boeing Field and more than 150 aviation businesses located there as its laboratory. Course offerings fulfill all standard high school requirements but revolve around an aviation theme, with emphasis on math, science, and technology. Any student from any school district who has a passion for aviation and aerospace may apply to attend the school. Visit the Aviation High School Web site for more information:
Aviation High School Web site [external link]
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Opportunity Skyway
King County International Airport offers many unique learning experiences in the aviation field. In partnership with local schools, business and labor, KCIA sponsors Opportunity Skyway, a regional education initiative that uses aviation to excite students about math, science, and aviation career opportunities. Opportunity Skyway provides chances for teachers and students to build gliders, kites, hot air balloons, wind tunnels and even full-sized kit aircraft.
For older students contemplating entering the workforce, Airport staff members work with students and teachers to facilitate job shadow experiences in aviation-based occupations. Free classroom tours for students of all ages are also available.
For more information about teacher training and student activities at KCIA, contact Vanessa Ng at 206-205-0650 or vanessa.ng@kingcounty.gov.
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Resources for Teachers: Magnuson Partnership case study curricula
Teachers across Washington State are striving to meet new education standards, including new goals to teach workplace skills. It is KCIA’s aim to assist teachers with this challenge and help bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. Because the program is based on Essential Academic Learning Requirements, it offers teachers help with the increasing demands of their jobs. At the same time, it provides students a way to learn about diverse people and careers linked to international trade and transportation.
The teaching method and the materials we use have been developed by the Magnuson Partnership for International Trade and Transportation, a project of King County and the Port of Seattle.
Our case study lesson plans feature people in our community who work in international trade and transportation. They are designed to give students an active way to “try on” a career. In addition, they help students practice basic skills in reading, writing, and problem solving. These lesson plans are all based on benchmarks for the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
Case studies
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Last update: March 18, 2008