Career and Technical Education
This course receives weighted GPA. This Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) course applies principles of aeronautics, atmospheric and space flight. As students explore the physics of flight, they will design an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. Students also learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They will explore robot systems as well through projects such…
Read More about Aerospace Engineering.This course is designed to provide an opportunity for senior students who have taken the Project Lead the Way pre-engineering courses to obtain hands-on work experience with a local engineering firm. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of engineering and business concepts and will develop their insight into the economic, financial, technological,…
Read More about Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.This course is the senior capstone course of the Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering sequence. Students will work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the preceding courses and are guided by an engineering mentor. Students will present progress reports, submit a…
Read More about Engineering Design & Development.The Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation course will provide the foundation for exploration in the areas of professional pilot, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about the history of aviation, from Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas about flight to the Wright brothers and the space race. Along the way students will learn about…
Read More about Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation.The Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or continuing education in piloting UAV operations. Principles of UAV is designed to instruct students in UAV flight navigation, industry laws and regulations, and safety regulations. Students are also exposed to mission planning procedures, environmental factors, and human…
Read More about Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.This foundation course, in a series of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw. org) pre-engineering courses, introduces students to the field of engineering. Students will develop problem solving skills, with an emphasis on developing a 3-D model of an object, beginning with hand sketching andadvancing to 3-D modeling software. The course emphasizes the design process of…
Read More about Introduction to Engineering Design.This introductory course introduces students to professions in law and public safety. Students will examine the roles, responsibilities and skills necessary for police, courts, corrections, private security, fire and emergency services.
Read More about Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security.This course is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. It will focus on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will become familiar with law enforcement terminology, the classification and elements of crime,…
Read More about Law Enforcement I.Certification opportunity: International Academy of Emergency Dispatch Emergency Telecommunicator. This course further explores the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement, including the role of first responders, telecommunications personnel, emergency equipment operators, and courtroom personnel. Topics will include techniques used to manage crisis situations and maintain public safety, protocols for…
Read More about Law Enforcement II.This course provides an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation.
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