PLTW & Electives

This 2-credit elective course utilizes a learning-by-doing approach that helps students develop civic knowledge and skills through projects and experiences in their own Fairview community in order to become thoughtful and active participants in collective achievement of the common good. The course is grounded in the study of history and literature. Students practice empathy, respect, and perspective-taking as key qualities of good citizenship. They explore current events that introduce issues, dilemmas, and controversies that shape civic life today and empower students to make informed and meaningful choices. Students engage in authentic civic action projects that spring from their personal observations and utilize their personal talents and tolls to accomplish positive change. Students are expected to document their experience and accomplishment in their portfolios. Those who successfully complete the course also earn the Ohio Graduation Seal for Community Service. (Note: Students who complete the course earn 1 English Credit and 1 Social Studies credit.)

Financial Literacy/Economics provides a blueprint for navigating the world of micro economics and financial literacy. Some topics include employment, banking, taxes, investing, and personal spending. More importantly, students will gain the relevant personal financial skills needed to live in a community with endless choices but limited financial resources.

The aim is to empower students to become active, informed, and responsible members of society, capable of understanding the complexities of their world, exercising their rights, and contributing positively to their communities. This course will help students’ find their voice and use their strengths as a team to work towards a common goal. The outcome of this semester-long course is to make a positive change in their lives, school, community, or world. It’s up to the students to choose their path.

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.

IED is open to students in 9th -10th grade. Students in the 11th and 12th grade need permission from their instructor and guidance counselor.

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.

POE is open to students in 10th – 12th grade. Students in 9th grade need permission from the instructor and guidance counselor. Successful completion of Algebra I is recommended.

From smartphones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

DE is open to students in 10th – 12th grade. Students in 9th grade need permission from the instructor and guidance counselor.

Students are introduced to 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 3D architectural design software.

PLTW Honors Credit Option The PLTW Honors course option is designed to provide students with an enhanced and enriched learning experience. The PLTW honors course curriculum is extended beyond the core student learning outcomes. Honors credit places additional emphasis on independent study, critical thinking, and student research. Students enrolled in the honors credit option will be required to complete additional activities outlined in each course. See your school counselor and/or the instructor for specific criteria and requirement

Using Python as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity and simulation. PLTW is recognized by College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for APâ Computer Science Principles (AP-CSP). This endorsement affirms that all components of PLTW CSP’s offerings are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the APCCP assessment.