Project Lead the Way
Available only at LSHS.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) ​pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science engage students in hands-on activities, projects, and problems; empower them to solve real-world challenges; and inspire them to reimagine how they see themselves. PLTW provides transformative learning experiences for K-12 students and teachers across the U.S., creating an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowering students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Whether designing and producing prosthetics or deploying innovative water filtration devices in developing countries, PLTW students and the teachers who support them are empowered to make a difference in their classrooms, in their communities, and around the world.  

​PLTW students have exclusive access to a variety of recognition opportunities including scholarships, preferred admission at colleges and universities, internships, industry connections, and other avenues to highlight their achievements. You can read more about those opportunities here: https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities.

Our Pathways

All STEM graduates:
  • Complete the Advanced Science pathway.
  • Earn an Academic Seal and a STEM Seal.
  • Can earn additional recognition by satisfying the requirements for:
    • A PLTW Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and/or Engineering stole.
      • Eligible students must achieve an passing score (before adjustments) on all PLTW End of Course exams.
    • the Advanced Math and/or Advanced English pathways.
    • the Fine Arts Seal, the World Languages Seal, the International Skills Seal, the Seal of Biliteracy, and/or a CTAE cord.

Students of Biomedical Science have the option of completing a CTAE Health Science pathway, as well as graduating as a certified, work-ready EMT.
Students of Computer Science complete both a CTAE Computer Science Pathway and a CTAE Cybersecurity Pathway.
Students of Engineering complete a CTAE Engineering Pathway.

STEM Magnet Student Course of Study
(subject to change; exceptions may apply)

 
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Science
All science bundles are year-long.
Honors Biology
&
Scientific Research 1
BMS: AP Biology &
H Enviro Sci
​
ENG/CS: AP Enviro Sci & Scientific Research 2
Honors or AP Chemistry
​&
​Scientific Research 3
Honors or AP Physics
​& 
Scientific Research 4
Mathematics
(Track 2 students earned H Alg 1 credit in MS.
DE credit begins with MATH 1113.)
1: Honors Algebra 1

2: ​Honors Geometry and
​Honors Algebra 2
1: Honors Geometry and
Honors Algebra 2
 
2: Accel PreCalculus​
1: Accel PreCalculus

2: ​Honors, AP, or DE Math of Choice
​Honors, AP, or DE Math of Choice 
English
Honors 9th Lit/Comp
Honors American Lit/Comp
Honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment English
​Honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment English
Social Studies
(Available as on-level, honors, AP, or DE)
U.S. Government (optional)
World History
​(optional)
World History
&/or
U.S. History
U.S. Government 
&/or
​Microeconomics
Biomedical Science
(PLTW Biomedical Science classes classes count as science credits)
Introduction to Healthcare Science
and
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science
(Forensic Science)
Essentials of Healthcare Science w/ embedded PLTW Human Body Systems
(Human Anatomy & Physiology)
Medical Interventions
(Epidemiology)
and
Sports Medicine
(optional)
Biomedical Innovations
(Scientific Research)
and
Emergency Medicine w/ EMT
Computer Science
(PLTW Computer Science classes count as CTAE credits)
PLTW Computer Science Essentials
(Introduction to Digital Technology)
PLTW AP Computer Science Principles
PLTW AP Computer Science A
Introduction to Cybersecurity
and
​PLTW Advanced Cybersecurity
Engineering
(PLTW Engineering classes count as CTAE credits)
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
(Foundations of Engineering)
PLTW Principles of Engineering
(Engineering Concepts)
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
(Engineering Applications)
Advanced Physics & Robotics
(Counts as a post-AP science credit)
Last updated on 10/2/2019