Technology & Engineering

The Parkway West Technology and Engineering program supports students through experiences, curriculum, and instruction that develop STEM literacy. The overarching goal of the program is to empower students to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts and skills to navigate complex problems and to innovate with others to solve them. 

Students will participate in project- and problem-based learning as well as traditional instructional strategies geared toward different learning styles. Students will apply their knowledge through hands-on activities in the digital lab and, at times, in the shop. Technical equipment, innovative software, hand tools, and machine tools will be used simply as a tool to get the job done. 

Technology and Engineering courses are elective courses that range from one semester to year-long. Click the Courses tab in the top navigation bar to access the current courses*.

Students with an aptitude or interest in building/taking things apart, robotics, coding, teamwork, and collaboration may be interested in Robotics Team. See Mr. Donaldson for more information.

* Project Lead The Way (PLTW) engineering courses offer opportunities for honors and college credit.

Registration Preparation for the 2024-25 School Year

Explore the Course - Technology & Engineering Section.

The PERKS - Technology & Engineering pre-engineering courses are the only WHS electives that offer:

• Weighted Grade Scale (benefits your GPA)

• Honors courses (97% = A+)

• 1 full CTE credit (½ CTE credit per semester, 1 CTE credit required for graduation)

• 3 hours of college credit option (based on end-of-course exam score, varies by institution)

NOTE: 1/2 CTE credit per semester applies to all Technology & Engineering courses. Other perks apply to pre-engineering courses. Click the Curriculum Guide link above for details and see Mr. Donaldson with any questions.

Open House & Curriculum Night Presentation Slides

Click the link above to access slides that Mr. Donaldson shares at our West High Curriculum Night and Open House regarding the Technology & Engineering department, courses available, and more.