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ABOUT D|FAB   The Academy for Design and Fabrication (D|Fab) prepares students for college and careers in fields like architecture, interior design, product design, engineering, architectural millwork, manufacturing, and computer programming. Freshmen in the Computer Programming Program of Study get a head start with AP Computer Science Principles, building a strong foundation in coding and...Continue reading

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Contact Us Gregory SimonSupervisor Gregory Simon is the supervisor of the academy for  Digital Design | Fabrication Academy. A graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology's College of Architecture and Design, he also holds a Masters degree in administration and supervision from Saint Peter's College and has been in the district since 2005. In addition to...Continue reading

Overview The D|Fab Academy’s Engineering Program offers a four-year pathway built around Project Lead The Way courses, starting with Introduction to Engineering Design and advancing through Principles of Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Students engage in hands-on projects that develop technical skills and foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. The program includes opportunities to earn Autodesk...Continue reading

Gregory Simon is the supervisor of the academy for  Digital Design | Fabrication Academy. A graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology's College of Architecture and Design, he also holds a Masters degree in administration and supervision from Saint Peter's College and has been in the district since 2005. In addition to his role as...Continue reading

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The Academy for Design and Fabrication (D|Fab) prepares students for college-level study and/or careers in architecture, fine art, interior design, urban planning, industrial design, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automotive technology, digital fabrication, wood technology, and computer programming. Freshmen rotate through Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses throughout the year. They are also exposed to...Continue reading

Overview Industrial designers design products conceiving, making, and producing the things we use in our everyday lives. This course is designed to integrate thinking and making, cultivating students prepared to meet the challenges of our time. Students will utilize industry-standard software including Autodesk Inventor, 3Ds Max Design, Solidworks and others to develop innovative products while...Continue reading

Overview Wood Technology courses include both design and fabrication; students in wood technology will work hand-in-hand with other CTE students to design and build projects. Coursework includes not only design and fabrication but also computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM). Students will first be introduced to the technology of woodworking: jointer, planer, table saw, band saw,...Continue reading

Overview This interdisciplinary major focuses on the design and development of computer programs, grounded in mathematics, engineering, and real-world problem solving. Students begin with AP Computer Science Principles as their first course, building a strong foundation in computing concepts while developing problem-solving skills. They then gain hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript,...Continue reading