Grade 11
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 and advancing to 3-D modeling software. The course emphasizes the design process…
This course receives weighted GPA. This Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering course will guide students toward an understanding of the field of engineering and engineering technology. Students apply the principles of physics to various technology systems and manufacturing processes helping them learn how engineers and technicians use science, technology, and math in an engineering…
This course received weighted GPA. This Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering course is a course that provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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.
This course is designed to prepare students for the certification required for employment as a correctional officer. The student will analyze rehabilitation and alternatives to institutionalization. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws; and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as…
This course is the first year of a two-year commitment to the Arlington Independent School District Fire Academy. This course is conducted in cooperation with Tarrant County College and the Arlington Fire Department. During the two years, students will receive the training and skills necessary to sit for the exams to become Texas Certified Firefighters…