Engineering Academy Faculty
CAREYLYN HILL
hillc@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8649
RICKY PETERS
petersr@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8643
TROY SMITH
smitht@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8326
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experience for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S. The following courses are part of the PLTW Engineering pathway. Courses engage students in hands-on activities, projects, and problems; empower them to solve real-world challenges; and inspire them to reimagine how they see themselves.
STEM DISTINCTION
The STEM distinction acknowledges graduating seniors that complete a plan emphasizing a STEM focus in one of three STEM pathways: Science, Engineering or Math. To be eligible for this distinction, the student must complete all requirements in one of the three pathways. Students earning this distinction are eligible to wear a purple distinction cord at graduation.
ENGINEERING PATHWAY
Engineering criteria for distinction:
► 4 credits in Engineering
► Must include senior level Engineering Design and Development
► 4 credits in Math
► 3 credits in Science
► Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in all course work
CAREYLYN HILL
hillc@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8649
RICKY PETERS
petersr@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8643
TROY SMITH
smitht@sd5.k12.mt.us
406-758-8600, ext 8326