Program Course Sequence
It is implied that sometimes the road less traveled is the wise choice, but what if they're each equally good?
The future for our Freshman students will be just four quick years away and the choices made now shouldn't keep them from their goals. As long as those choices are all going the same direction that is...
At La Mirada, our PLTW Engineering Course Sequence is highly suggested but not required to take our courses. We believe that students should experience our courses in order to find what they like and if engineering is not their choice, then we've helped narrow it down.
We have prepared FOUR sample course sequences which can be followed in order to customize the learning experience and help prepare students to thrive in their chosen field. Not finding the perfect sequence? Use these samples as a starting point.
Engineering / AP Student Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTW Engineering 4 yrs | IED | POE (honors) | AE/DE (honors) | DE/AE (honors) |
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English
4 yrs
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Pre-AP Language Arts 9 | Pre-AP Language Arts 10 | AP English Language & Composition | AP English Literature & Composition |
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Science
6 yrs
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Physics in the Universe | AP Chemistry | AP Biology | AP Physics |
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Math
4 yrs
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Common Core Math 3 | Pre Calculus | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
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Social Science
3 yrs
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AP European History | AP U.S. History | AP American Government / AP Economics | |
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Foreign Language
2 yrs
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French, Korean or Spanish | French, Korean or Spanish | ||
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Physical Education
2 yrs
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P.E. | P.E. | ||
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Arts
1 yr
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Arts Elective | |||
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| Zero Period | ||||
| Summer Original Credit class | Chemistry of the Earth's Systems | Living Earth |
Engineering Focused Student Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTW Engineering 4 yrs | IED | POE (honors) | AE/DE (honors) | DE/AE (honors) |
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English
4 yrs
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Language Arts 9 | Language Arts 10 | Language Arts 11 | Language Arts 12 |
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Science
5 yrs
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Physics in the Universe | Chemistry of the Earth's Systems | Living Earth | AP Physics |
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Math
4yrs
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Common Core Math 3 | Pre Calculus | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC |
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Social Science
3 yrs
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U.S. History | American Government / Economics | ||
| Foreign Language | French, Korean or Spanish | French, Korean or Spanish | ||
| Physical Education | P.E. | P.E. | ||
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Arts
1 yr
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Art Elective | |||
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Computer Science
1 yr
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AP Computer Science Principles | |||
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| Zero Period | ||||
| Summer Original Credit class | World History |
Engineering / Career Technology Welding Student Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTW Engineering 4 yrs | IED | POE (honors) | AE/DE (honors) | DE/AE (honors) |
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English
4 yrs
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Language Arts 9 | Language Arts 10 | Language Arts 11 | Language Arts 12 |
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Science
3 yrs
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Physics in the Universe | Chemistry of the Earth's Systems | Living Earth | |
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Math
3yrs
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Common Core Math 1 | Common Core Math 2 | Common Core Math 3 | |
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Social Science
3 yrs
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U.S. History | American Government / Economics | ||
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Welding
4 yrs
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Oxy-Acetylene / Shielded Metal Arc | Gas Metal Arc / Gas Tungsten Arc |
Advanced Fabrication
Certification 0 &1 period
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Advanced Fabrication
Certification 0 &1 period
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Arts
2 yrs
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Metal Sculpture & Design | |||
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Ceramics
Level 1
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Physical Education
4 yrs
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P.E. | P.E. | ||
| Zero Period | ||||
| Summer Original Credit class | World History |
Engineering / Athelete Student Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTW Engineering 4 yrs | IED | POE (honors) | AE/DE (honors) | DE/AE (honors) |
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English
4 yrs
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Language Arts 9 | Language Arts 10 | Language Arts 11 | Language Arts 12 |
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Science
3 yrs
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Physics in the Universe | Chemistry of the Earth's Systems | Living Earth | |
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Math
3yrs
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Common Core Math 1 | Common Core Math 2 | Common Core Math 3 | |
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Social Science
3 yrs
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U.S. History | American Government / Economics | ||
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Foreign Language
2 yrs
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French, Korean or Spanish | French, Korean or Spanish | ||
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Physical Education
4 yrs
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Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports |
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Arts
1 yr
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Arts Elective | |||
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Welding
1 yr
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Oxy-Acetylene / Shielded Metal Arc | |||
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| Zero Period | ||||
| Summer Original Credit class | World History |