Moody Advanced Professional Studies
Discover Your Direction.
(Now enrolling for classes starting August 2019)
The Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) Center, which will begin in the fall of 2019, will provide opportunities for HPHS juniors and seniors to combine traditional coursework with collegiate-level classes and hands-on experience from industry experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics and business.
The MAPS Center will be located within Highland Park High School. Original funding for the program was made possible by the $5.6 million STEAM grant from The Moody Foundation.
MAPS Mission: The Moody Advanced Professional Studies program equips students with a post-secondary competitive edge by connecting rigorous, interdisciplinary coursework with professional, industry-relevant experiences.
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Courses: Business Design and Leadership & Engineering Design
The classes will be taught concurrently over the course of an academic year by two teachers over a two-period block. The curriculum is augmented through industry guest speakers, real-world challenges, and contemporary projects developed in collaboration with local universities and businesses. Through this integrated model, students will learn about the relationship between entrepreneurship and microeconomic principles, while applying this knowledge to professional challenges and projects.
The following classes will be blended together throughout the duration of the academic year.
- Entrepreneurship
- AP Microeconomics
- Economics Advanced Studies
The MAPS Engineering Design focus area will offer Highland Park students innovative learning in engineering and visual design that bridges rigorous coursework with profession-centered experiences that will prepare them for post-secondary futures. After examining the processes and procedures used in engineering and design, students will develop viable solutions in various engineering fields while considering aesthetic decisions and human factors. Engineering Design will be a pairing of two courses: 1.) Honors Engineering Design and Presentation (1 credit), and 2.) PreAP Graphic Design and Illustration (1 credit) (fulfills technology requirement).
The classes will be taught concurrently over the course of an academic year by two teachers over a two-period block. The curriculum is augmented by industry guest speakers, real-world challenges, and contemporary projects developed in collaboration with local universities and businesses. Through this integrated model, students will learn the relationship between engineered solutions and the aesthetics of design, while applying this knowledge to professional challenges and projects.
The following classes will be blended together throughout the duration of the academic year:
- Honors Engineering Design and Presentation
- PreAP Graphic Design and Illustration
For more information about becoming involved in MAPS at Highland Park High School please contact: