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Overview of PLTW

High School Program

Middle School Program

Student Recognition and College Credit

Sample Curriculum

Sample Exams

Student Competitions

Why should your child take Project Lead The Way classes? Because we have developed a hands-on, project based approach to learning that better prepares students for the rigors of college. Our program incorporates math, science, English, and technology skills needed for success.

We use real world problem solving that answers the students' age old question, "Why do I need to know this?" and "When am I ever going to use this?" Our students truly enjoy going to class.

PLTW Students Earn College Credit:
PLTW students from Certified Schools can take the PLTW/National Affiliate final exams. If a student receives A, B, or C, it will earn him/her the option of registering for college credit. For additional requirements and details, go to the Student Recognition Program page.

STEPS: Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer camp for girls (STEPS), is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of technology and engineering! STEPS is tuition-free, and participants live on-campus during the camp. Go To Their Web Site For More Info

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What are the programs?

The High School Program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of college. Go Here for a full description of the courses and High School Program.

Middle School Gateway to Technology Program is a cutting-edge program addresses the interest and energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and technology. GTT is “activity oriented” to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. Click Here for a full description of the program.

PLTW Student Scholarship
San Diego State University now has an endowed Project Lead the Way Scholarship program. It is a four-year scholarship to attend SDSU and study engineering that is open to any PLTW student in the US.
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Summer Programs for High School Students

College Students Asked - Why is PLTW a good program to take?

"Because PLTW helped me learn a lot of helpful, useful things for today's economy."

"PLTW was fun. I really liked my teacher and also got two jobs because of PLTW references. I got a head start in college."

"Because PLTW formed a good basis for my major."

"PLTW helped me more than any other class I took in high school."

"Because it gave me a good idea of what engineering was all about and helped me choose a career."