West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) is a tuition- free public charter high school for grades 9-12. We are located on the campus of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI. With a curriculum rich in aviation, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and robotics, WMAA provides a unique educational opportunity for students to focus specifically on high-growth employment fields during their high school education.
This better equips them to pursue higher education or technical degrees, and find employment in their chosen field. WMAA is also one of only a few high schools in the nation where a student can earn a private pilot license as part of the high school curriculum. In the fall of 2021, we opened a new Flight Training Center across from our main building.
This better equips them to pursue higher education or technical degrees, and find employment in their chosen field. WMAA is also one of only a few high schools in the nation where a student can earn a private pilot license as part of the high school curriculum. In the fall of 2021, we opened a new Flight Training Center across from our main building.
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Mrs. Nicole Gasper joins the West Michigan Aviation Academy after serving at the Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency (NC RESA) for 14 years, most recently as the Chief Instructional Officer. Previously, she taught middle school science and English at Kingsford Middle School and Negaunee Middle School in the Upper Peninsula.
Academics
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Like other high schools, our curriculum includes core subjects such as English, biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, geometry, civics, world history, and geography. But as an aviation-themed high school the curriculum at WMAA is designed for students who have a passion for aviation and/or an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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At WMAA particular attention is paid to our guidance programs. Providing support for students to meet their full potential requires dedication, consistency and the ability to recognize areas where students can benefit from individual support and direction. In a school whose mission is to provide a rigorous academic program, the expectation is that all our graduates will be prepared to pursue, and be successful in, a post-secondary program.
Engineering
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This AP Computer Science A course prepares students to take the CollegeBoard's AP Computer Science A exam. AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.
Aerospace Engineering explores the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics.This course provides an introduction to computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). Students will be exposed to the basics of mechanical drawing and drafting, then transition to CADD using the SolidWorks software.
Aerospace Engineering explores the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics.This course provides an introduction to computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). Students will be exposed to the basics of mechanical drawing and drafting, then transition to CADD using the SolidWorks software.
English
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West Michigan Aviation Academy offers a rigorous program in English Language Arts, incorporating instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The Academy provides a traditional English curriculum with opportunities in both traditional English courses and accelerated Honors classes.
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