Career Center
Grade 9Engineering / PLTW

Career CenterEngineering / PLTW

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students with critical thinking, creative skills, and a problem solving mentality are in high demand by manufacturing, architecture, and other industries. The Engineering / Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum is designed to work in partnership with two pre-requisite programs taught in local schools: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) and Principles of Engineering (POE). For students who complete these prerequisite courses or have instructor approval, the Career Center offers Digital Electronics (DE) and Engineering Design and Development (EDD). First semester students in the DE course will use computer simulations to learn about the logic of electronics while designing, testing, and constructing circuits and devices – including micro-controllers and programmable robots. In the second semester, students can complete the EDD course, where they will work in teams to develop engineering solutions through research, design, and construction.

Prerequisites: The Engineering / Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum is designed to work in partnership with two pre-requisite programs taught in local schools: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) and Principles of Engineering (POE). For students who complete these prerequisite courses or have instructor approval. Successful students are academically strong, and self-motivated.

Grades: Juniors and Seniors

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