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At the School of Manufacturing & Engineering, students follow a four-year Project Lead the Way (PLTW) pathway that blends high school learning with college credit through El Camino College. Starting in 9th grade, students build a strong foundation in engineering design, problem-solving, and technical skills. Each year adds new challenges — from exploring core engineering concepts, to hands-on manufacturing, to a senior capstone project where teams design and build original solutions to real-world problems.
Through dual enrollment and articulation with El Camino College, students earn college credit while still in high school, gaining a head start on careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and other high-demand industries.
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Articulated with El Camino College
Designed for 9th grade students, the major focus of IED is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Using industry-standard 3D modeling software, they design solutions to solve real-world problems, document their process in an engineer’s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and professionals.
Why take this class?
You’ll learn how to think and work like an engineer. Using 3D design software, you’ll create and test your own ideas, keep an engineer’s notebook, and learn how to turn problems into solutions.
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Dual Enrollment with El Camino College
Designed for 10th grade students, this survey course introduces students to core engineering concepts they’ll encounter in college and beyond. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Students develop problem-solving skills, apply research and design, document their work, and present solutions to authentic challenges.
Why take this class?
Curious about how machines, structures, and systems really work? This class gives you hands-on projects in energy, forces, materials, and motion — the building blocks of all engineering fields.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)
Dual Enrollment with El Camino College
This course asks: How are things made? Students explore the history of manufacturing, robotics and automation, and modern production methods. Topics include manufacturing processes, computer modeling, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and flexible manufacturing systems. Designed for 10th–12th grade students, the class gives a strong foundation in the technologies shaping today’s industries.
Why take this class?
Ever wonder how everyday products are made? In this course, you’ll use 3D printers, CNC machines, and robotics to explore the world of modern manufacturing — and even make your own parts.
Engineering Design and Development (PLTW)
Dual Enrollment with El Camino College
This capstone course challenges students to work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a real-world problem. Following the engineering design process, students perform research, validate and justify a chosen problem, then design, build, and test their solutions. They collaborate with industry mentors throughout the process and present their final project to a panel of professionals. Intended for 12th grade students, this course prepares students for college and career pathways in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Why take this class?
This is your chance to tackle a real problem, design a solution, and build it. You’ll work in teams, partner with mentors, and present your final project just like professional engineers do.