Project Lead the Way (PLTW)- is an innovative project-based learning program that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math. PLTW empowers students to develop and apply transportable skills (communication, creative and critical thinking, collaboration) by exploring real world challenges in exciting and engaging ways.
PLTW offers pathways of study in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Students learn technical skills while they practice the transferable skills. Teachers facilitate modules that consist of activities, a project and a problem to solve. This process allows students to gain knowledge and skills they will need to solve a real world problem.
PLTW's mission: Empower students to thrive in an evolving world.
Whether seeking a career in the growing field of cybersecurity or learning to defend their own personal data or a company’s data, students in Cybersecurity establish an ethical code of conduct while learning to defend data in today’s complex cyberworld.
Congratulations to our Cryptocats team, Brad Marion (captain), Adam McGregor, Brendan Lineberry, and Gabe Halsey. They were the top team from Region 7 with 41,800 points. The Cryptocrats placed 33rd out of 138 teams competing in the qualifying round. They competed in RU Secure's online Final Round on Saturday, April 23rd. Each member of the team earned a $500 Radford University to study Computer Science, Information Systems, and/or Cybersecurity at RU.
In addition, congratulations to our CYBERcats, Damean Ashcraft (captain), Tanner Crabtree, Owen Greene, and Jacob Davidson for earning 24,000 points and placing 62nd which met our personal goal of staying in the top 50% of all teams competing.
It was a great race to the finish.
Using Python® as a primary tool, students learn the fundamentals of coding, data processing, data security, and task automation, while learning to contribute to an inclusive, safe, and ethical computing culture. The course promotes computational thinking and coding fundamentals and introduces computational tools that foster creativity. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet while discovering career paths. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.
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.
New course for the 2022-2023 school year. Hope to see you there.