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United High students highlight robotics, software and fabrication in engineering magnet
Summary
United High School students and staff described the engineering and technology magnet’s hands-on curriculum: AutoCAD, Inventor, robot-building, fabrication machines, industry certifications and college-preparatory coursework and extracurriculars.
United High School’s engineering and technology magnet presenters described a hands-on curriculum that exposes students to engineering software, fabrication and robotics.
Maria Alaccon, magnet dean at United High, said the program emphasizes computer science, AutoCAD, Inventor and other industry software and that students “build robots” as part of coursework. Student presenters described field trips, industry visits and certifications they earn through classes.
Students described specific experiences and outcomes: Linda Cardenas mentioned a visit to a Toyota manufacturing facility and the use of coding and software such as Inventor and AutoCAD in class projects. Rolando Veil emphasized that the magnet offers certifications and AP options that help students with college admission: “This magnet is more than just 4 years in high school. It's an ability to get to propel you into college,” he said.
Other students highlighted extracurriculars and college outcomes: students said they participate in robotics, National Honor Society, student council and athletics alongside magnet coursework. Several seniors listed college admissions and scholarship outcomes during the Q&A portion; one student said she had been admitted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and another cited offers from UTSA, Texas A&M and others.
Why it matters: United High’s engineering magnet provides technical skills, software certifications and hands-on fabrication experience that students and staff say help with college admissions and workforce readiness.
No formal actions were taken at the information session.
