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.
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:
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.
- 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.
- A PLTW Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and/or Engineering stole.
Students of Biomedical Science have the option of completing a CTAE Health Science pathway, as well as graduating as a certified, work-ready EMT.
- For more information about the PLTW Biomedical Science curriculum, please visit https://www.pltw.org/pltw-biomedical-science-curriculum.
- For more information about the CTAE Health Science pathways, please visit www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/cluster-HS.aspx
Students of Computer Science complete both a CTAE Computer Science Pathway and a CTAE Cybersecurity Pathway.
- For more information about the PLTW Computer Science pathway, please visit https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-computer-science/pltw-computer-science-curriculum.
- For more information about the CTAE Information Technology pathways, please visit www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/cluster-IT.aspx
Students of Engineering complete a CTAE Engineering Pathway.
- For more information about the PLTW Engineering pathway, please visit https://www.pltw.org/pltw-engineering-curriculum.
- For more information about the CTAE Engineering pathway, please visit www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/cluster-STEM.aspx
STEM Magnet Student Course of Study
(subject to change; exceptions may apply)
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11th Grade |
12th Grade |
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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) |