The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction prepares students for college and beyond with an emphasis on architecture, engineering, art, and design. At the end of the 9th grade, students choose the focus for their electives in order to develop an art portfolio and receive an advance art endorsement or a design portfolio and work toward an Autocad certification when they graduate. Additionally, students engage in internships, job shadowing, and mentorship in their specific fields of interest through our corporate and non-profit partnerships. At SDC, we are also involved with the AP for All curriculum and have AP courses in all major subject areas. The goal at SDC is that every student is supported through an innovative and rigorous educational experience.

Academic Highlights: Minimum two-year study of Design Studio, which includes Introduction to Concepts of Architecture, Design, and Engineering, Four year studies in English, Math, Science and Social Studies, Internships at firms in the architecture, engineering, and construction management fields as well as an internship course to create resume, cover letters, and work on interviewing skills, Electives such as Art History, Debate, Sculpture, Creative Writing, and College Writing, Participation in the Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Program and Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program, Beam Center, and Tony Bennett's Exploring the Arts Foundation

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Health Center, Internship Expected, Online Grading System, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships

School Features:

• Offers 10th Grade Seats
• School whose primary location is co-located with another school

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