• Forsyth Central High School Engineering and Technology Pathway

    The Engineering department provides students with a foundation in essential skills and concepts applicable to all engineering disciplines. Hands-on problem-solving activities teach students how to effectively utilize resources, technology, and teamwork to foster creativity, apply scientific and mathematical principles, and develop systematic troubleshooting abilities.

    Engineering careers span a wide range of specializations, including aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, power, and transportation engineering. This program equips students with the skills needed to pursue post-secondary education in these fields. Furthermore, all Engineering students have the opportunity to participate in regional, state, and national technology skills competitions through FIRST Robotics.

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Michael McGhee

  • Served 27 years in the military, serving in the United States Air Force, and 2 overseas deployments.

  • Has a great background in Robotics, having served as a structure and line mechanic and has worked in the Aerospace engineering field with Mesaba, a Delta subsidiary, and United Airlines.

Mr. McGhee is a passionate Engineering teacher. Mr. McGhee has specialized in the military, serving more than 20 years in the Air Force. With his new job in FCHS as the Engineering Teacher and his past experience with engineering-related concepts, Mr. McGhee became the head coach for the FCHS FRC Robotics team OTTO 1746, helping students in the STEM field pursue their goals.

 

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Cristina Stevenson

  • Qualified to teach upper-level courses in Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering.

  • Instructional Skills including questioning strategies and concept development.

  • Leveraged technology in advanced and basic classes to demonstrate concepts and teach computer skills, knowledge of science, and mathematics national standards, and essential academic learning flexible and culturally adaptable.

Mrs. Stevenson has over 20 years of experience, she excels in concept development, effective questioning, and integrating technology to enhance learning and teach computer skills. She is knowledgeable about national science and math standards, adaptable to different cultures, and a creative problem solver.

 

  • Engineering Core Classes

     

    Foundations of Engineering and Technology

    The Foundations of Engineering and Technology course prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. Group and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, and engineering practical solutions. Technology content, resources, and laboratory/classroom activities apply student applications of science, mathematics, and other school subjects in authentic situations.

     

    Engineering Concepts

    Engineering Concepts is the second course in the engineering pathway. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of engineering. Students learn about areas of specialization within engineering and engineering design and apply engineering tools and procedures as they complete hands-on instructional activities.

     

    Engineering Applications

    This is the third course in the engineering pathway. Students have opportunities to apply engineering design as they develop a solution for a technological problem. Students use applications of mathematics and science to predict the success of an engineered solution and complete hands-on activities with tools, materials, and processes as they develop working drawings and prototypes. Students that complete the pathway of courses take the End of Pathway test, a standardized test that demonstrates mastery of the key concepts of engineering.

     

    FCHS Engineering Co-Curricular Programs

    2024-25 CTSO: Michael McGhee

    mmcghee9@forsyth.k12.ga.us

                                                                

    FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) is the varsity division. Forsyth Central High School competes in FRC Georgia FIRST sponsored events as Team OTTO #1746 this includes the World Finals in Houston, Texas. Students of all grade levels and pathways are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2024-2025 season are open on August 10, 2024.

     

    If your student would like to be a part of Team OTTO #1746, please have them see Coach McGhee in Room 130, or call FCHS at 470-846-0736 ext. 110130.  For more information about Team OTTO #1746, please visit our website at https://team1746.com/.