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Program Course Sequence

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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)
English
4 yrs
Pre-AP Language Arts 9 Pre-AP Language Arts 10 AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition
Science
6 yrs
Physics in the Universe AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics
Math
4 yrs
Common Core Math 3 Pre Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Social Science
3 yrs
  AP European History AP U.S. History AP American Government / AP Economics
Foreign Language
2 yrs
French, Korean or Spanish French, Korean or Spanish    
Physical Education
2 yrs
P.E.     P.E.
Arts
1 yr
    Arts Elective  
 
   
 
 
 
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)
English
4 yrs
Language Arts 9 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12
Science
5 yrs
Physics in the Universe Chemistry of the Earth's Systems Living Earth AP Physics
Math
4yrs
Common Core Math 3 Pre Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Social Science
3 yrs
    U.S. History American Government / Economics
Foreign Language French, Korean or Spanish French, Korean or Spanish    
Physical Education P.E. P.E.    
Arts
1 yr
      Art Elective
Computer Science
1 yr
    AP Computer Science Principles  
 
   
 
 
 
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)
English
4 yrs
Language Arts 9 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12
Science
3 yrs
Physics in the Universe Chemistry of the Earth's Systems Living Earth  
Math
3yrs
Common Core Math 1 Common Core Math 2 Common Core Math 3  
Social Science
3 yrs
    U.S. History American Government / Economics
Welding
4 yrs
Oxy-Acetylene / Shielded Metal Arc Gas Metal Arc /
Gas Tungsten Arc
Advanced Fabrication
Certification
0 &1 period
Advanced Fabrication
Certification
0 &1 period
Arts
2 yrs
 
      Metal Sculpture & Design
Ceramics
Level 1
Physical Education
4 yrs
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)
English
4 yrs
Language Arts 9 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12
Science
3 yrs
Physics in the Universe Chemistry of the Earth's Systems Living Earth  
Math
3yrs
Common Core Math 1 Common Core Math 2 Common Core Math 3  
Social Science
3 yrs
    U.S. History American Government / Economics
Foreign Language
2 yrs
French, Korean or Spanish French, Korean or Spanish    
Physical Education
4 yrs
Sports Sports Sports Sports
Arts
1 yr
      Arts Elective
Welding
1 yr
      Oxy-Acetylene / Shielded Metal Arc
 
   
 
 
 
Zero Period        
Summer Original Credit class World History