Project Lead The Way
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a rigorous, innovative STEM curriculum for high school students. Developed by educators and industry professionals, this transformational program promotes critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. The curriculum features hands-on activities and explores career paths, helping students determine their post-high school direction. Through partnerships, PLTW ensures its curriculum remains cutting-edge, reflecting modern workforce realities while building essential lifelong skills.
Parkland High School offers three PLTW programs in Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Engineering. These courses are offered at the Honors or AP levels as indicated within the course titles.
Below are the courses that are available for students throughout their Parkland High School career. These courses are elective courses and many are weighted at higher levels. Please see the full course description for more information.
| Project Lead the Way: Computer Science Suggested Sequence (Computer Science Essentials- .5 Credit, ½ Year Course, Weighted Grade; All Other Courses- 1 Credit, Full Year Courses, Weighted Grades) | |||
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| 9th Grade Foundation Course (1/2 year) (980) Computer Science Essentials Honors | 10th Grade Foundation Course (981) Computer Science Principles AP | 11th Grade Foundation Course (982) Computer Science- A AP | 12th Grade Capstone Course (983) Cybersecurity Honors |
| Project Lead the Way: Biomedical Science Suggested Sequence (1 Credit, Full Year Courses, Weighted Grades) | |||
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| 9th Grade Foundation Course (941) Principles of Biomedical Science Honors | 10th Grade Foundation Course (942) Human Body Systems Honors | 11th Grade Foundation Course (943) Medical Interventions Honors | 12th Grade Capstone Course (944) Biomedical Innovation Honors |
| Project Lead the Way: Engineering Suggested Sequence (1 Credit, Full Year Courses, Weighted Grades) | |||
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| 9th Grade Foundation Course Math Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 with a high “B” or better; “B” or better in all other Algebra courses | 10th Grade Foundation Course Math Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in all Algebra courses taken Math Co-Requisite or Prerequisite: Geometry | 11th Grade Specialization Courses Math Prereq: Geometry and a grade of “B” or better in all Algebra courses taken | 12th Grade Capstone Course Math Prerequisite: “B” or better in Geometry Recommended Math Co-Requisite: Precalculus or Calculus |
| (991) Introduction to Engineering Design Honors (See Math Prerequisite above) | (992) Principles of Engineering Honors (Additional Prerequisite: “C” or better in 991) Students may choose a specialty course from the next section (to the right under 11th grade) if schedule permits | (993) Computer Integrated Manufacturing Honors- (Additional Prerequisite: “C” or better in 991) (994) Digital Electronics Honors (Additional Prereq: “C” or better in 991) (997) Aerospace Engineering Honors – offered in 2022-2023 (Additional Prereq: “C” or better in 991 and 992) (998) Civil Engineering and Architecture Honors- (Additional Prerequisite: “C” or better in 991 or 902- Residential Architecture) | (995) Engineering Design & Development Honors (Additional Prerequisites: 991, 992, and either 993, 994, 997, or 998 completed with a “B” or better) Students may choose a specialty course from the previous section (to the left) if schedule permits |