The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy (TPAA) is located in Palmdale, California. The charter school opened to 540 students from grades seventh through ninth on September 5, 2012. Each year TPAA plans to add a grade level until it reaches 12th grade. Afterwards the school will add kindergarten through sixth grade.
| The Palmdale Aerospace Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
3300 E Palmdale Blvd, CA 93550 Palmdale , California | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Motto | Design, Create and Explore |
| Established | 2012 |
| Headmaster | Laura Herman Medco |
| Grades | 6-12 (2015-16) |
| Enrollment | 1620 (roughly) |
| Color(s) | Orange and Grey |
| Mascot | Griffin |
| Newspaper | Griffin Gazette |
| Website | http://www.tpaa.org |
School Mission
TPAA has partnered with aerospace industry employers, the City of Palmdale, the Palmdale School District and others to help their students thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). TPAA prepares students for careers and college through challenging and academic hands-on activities with collaborative learning.
Vision
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy's offers classes in robotics along with career internships opportunities, as well as guest speakers.
Clubs List (Not all listed)
- Science Olympiad
- Soccer
- Key Club
- Game Engineers
- AERO Club (Formerly known as Civil Air Patrol ACE Club)
- Astronomy Club
- Gardening Club
- GryffinGear 5012
- Venture Crew 180
- CSF
- Gardening Club
- Christian Club
- Co-Ed Volleyball Club
- Drama Club
References
- "Our Missions & Vision Statement | The Palmdale Aerospace Academy". tpaa.org. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- "Gryffingear Team 5012 | TPAA Robotics". gryffingear.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.