The Palmdale Aerospace Academy

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Location
3300 E Palmdale Blvd, CA 93550 Palmdale , California U.S.A.
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

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.

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

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.

External links

• Official website