“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

PLTW Engineering Students Become Tomorrow's Problem Solvers Today

From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn their ideas into reality. PLTW Engineering empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. The program’ s courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.  

The Engineering Pathway

Introduction to Engineering Design
​Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. 
Principles of Engineering 
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3-D architectural design software.
Engineering Design and Development
The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing Engineering Design and Development ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.
A-G Visual & Performing Arts (F) Course
A-G Lab Science (D) Course
Honors Credit
A-G Lab Science (D) Course
Honors Credit
A-G Lab Science (D) Course
Honors Credit

Sample Student Schedules

What's Your Path?

The College & Career Ready Candidate

A-G Complete, Emphasis in Science, Minimum GPA (2.5) ~ 4-Year College, Trade School or Entry level job in Biomedical Industry

The Competitive STEAM Candidate

A-G Complete, Select AP Courses, Emphasis in Science, Minimum GPA (3.0) ~ 4-Year College/University, Trade School or Entry level job in Biomedical Industry

The Highly Competitive STEAM Candidate

A-G Complete, Several AP Courses, Emphasis in Science, Minimum GPA (3.5) ~ Top 4-Year College/University, Trade School or Entry level job or selective Internship in Biomedical Industry
​These schedules are only samples and are by no means the "best" or "only" path to success. Every student is different and graduation requirements may change from one graduating class to another.  When considering enrollment in classes please consult with your alpha counselor and our PLTW counselor as well as you teachers who can offer valuable advice.  Ultimately, the choice is yours.

Meet Our Team

 “TELL ME AND I FORGET. TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER. INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN.” –BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Cynthia Lippstreu

All 4 Courses in the Pathway!

Email Me!
clippstreu@erusd.org

Natalie Macias

​(A-Ca) Counselor & PLTW Counselor

Email Me!
nmmacias@erusd.org