Techsploration Points

The goal of the Techsploration Point system is to get students to interact with the Academy for Design and Technology Pillars outside a formal classroom setting. In the Advisory Presentation below, you can read and overview of the academy distinction and get some ideas on how to get points.

Requirements of the ADT Distinction 

• ​Complete 3 years of an approved design and technology elective
• Complete and ADT Independent Project through Senior Seminar OR an approved Internship
• ​Document 80 Techsploration Points

Examples of ADT Electives

Approved electives are those that allow students to design and/or make. Some examples include (but are not limited to):
STEM endorsed electives:

• ​Engineering, Robotics, Coding

​​Shared school electives:

• Cosmetology, Architecture and Construction

Visual Arts:​

• Graphic Design, Photography

Theatre Tech

Techsploration Points

The goal of The Academy for Design and Technology at Austin High is to create graduates that are:

• Innovative Investigators
• Self Directed Learners
• Empathetic Communicators
• ​Collaborators

Techsploration Points are awarded for tasks and activities outside of the classroom that align with the pillars above.

Techsploration Points Information

• Techsploration Points can be earned in a variety of ways. 
• ​The goal of this process is to encourage each member of ADT to get out and get involved with their surroundings.
• Typical Point values: 1 hour of Techsploration = 1 point​

Techsploration Point Caps

• ​Summer Techsplorations are capped at 30 points.
• Maximum of 5 points may be earned for fostering an animal per semester
  
• ​Maximum of 3 points for donation drives