Project Synergy & Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

PROJECT SYNERGY

Project Synergy is designed for highly motivated students who are interested in solving real-world problems through hands-on and project-based methods, and passionate about exploring various fields of engineering. Students accepted into the program will attend summer experiences, complete an internship opportunity, and take rigorous cohorted or clustered classes in mathematics, science, and engineering. Project Synergy will provide a four-year pathway that will assist students in establishing knowledge, skills, and experiences that will support them in future career goals. Students will become familiar with and explore multiple fields of engineering, such as aerospace, mechanical, civil, and electrical. Through the program, students will apply their knowledge of research and explore the design process to solve problems through innovation. Students gain experience with industry standard technology, including 3D modeling software, to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work, and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

Project Synergy is a four-year program for students with a high interest in pursuing a career in engineering. Students will be expected to commit to all four years of programming, including summer experiences. Some summer experiences include graduation requirements to accelerate the student’s four-year plan. An accelerated pathway helps accommodate additional internship and collegiate opportunities during the junior and senior year. Due to the rigorous nature of the program, there will be limited opportunities for students interested in pursuing elective pathways outside mathematics, science, and engineering.

Students interested in the program must be currently enrolled in or completed Algebra I at the time of applying. Information about the application process, along with course sign-up information, will be received in the fall of the eighth-grade year.

Class of 2021-2023 Individual Plan 4 Year Plan & Summer Experiences

Class of 2024-2026 Individual Student Plan 4 Year Course Plan & Summer Experiences

COLLEGE CREDIT FOR PLTW CLASSES

Various colleges and universities across the U.S. recognize and reward PLTW students for their great work. These postsecondary institutions recognize PLTW students with scholarships, admissions preference, course credit, and more.

For more information, please see your PLTW teacher, school counselor, or visit the following website:

https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities.