High School > Project Lead the Way at DHS
Project Lead the Way was founded in 1995 in upstate New York in response
to declining enrollments in engineering and engineering technology programs. The
PLTW mission is to create partnerships with our nation's schools to prepare an
increasing and more diverse group of students to be successful in engineering
and engineering technology programs.
Danville High School has been a pilot site for Project Lead the
Way beginning Fall 2004.
About project lead the way - our goals:
- Increase the number of young people
who pursue engineering and engineering technology programs requiring
a four or two - year college degree.
- Provide equitable and inclusive
opportunities for all academically qualified students without regard
to gender or ethnic origin.
- Provide clear standards and
expectations for student success in the program. Reduce the future
college attrition rate with four and two-year engineering and
engineering technology programs.
- Provide leadership and support that
will produce continuous improvement and innovation in the program.
- Contribute to the continuance of
America's national prosperity.
Classes offered at DHS:
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Principles of Engineering
Beginning Fall 2006, Danville Area Community
College (DACC) will be offering PLTW classes to area high school juniors and
seniors. Classes will include
- Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
- Principles of Engineering (POE)
- Digital Electronics (DE)
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
(CIMS)
- Engineering Design & Development (EDD)
For more info:
www.pltw.org
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