Paint Branch High School
Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology Education
In order to prepare all students for the demands of college, careers, and the rapidly changing workforce, MCPS will equip all high school students to reach their potential through engaging, hands-on programs and courses in Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology. The discipline of these technical subjects draws on abstract, concrete thinking, and higher-level problem solving, which prepares the modern student for the computational, analytical, and innovative thinking needed to thrive in the 21st century. MCPS utilizes external curricula from national organizations such as Code.org, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and ITEEA to include units in coding, robotics, and engineering design processes.Foundations of Computer Science and Foundations of Technology are designed to be accessible to students with no previous experience. For students who have taken technology-related courses in middle school or participated in related extracurricular experiences, consider beginning with AP Computer Science Principles or PLTW's Introduction to Engineering Design (IED). Click here for details of the Tech Ed credit requirement and CTE Pathways offered at PBHS.
Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology Education at Paint Branch
The Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology Education program at Paint Branch High School offers Foundations of Technology, Foundations of Computer Science, and two distinct Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways: Computer Science and PLTW Engineering.
The PLTW Engineering pathway empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. It is a 5-course pathway, MSDE-approved CTE program of study.
The Computer Science pathway is composed of 3 courses and an internship utilizing curricula developed by Code.org and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
