Project Lead The Way
PLTW at Todd County High SchoolProject Lead The Way is a national, educational program that assists high school students in developing strong backgrounds in science. |
_PLTW Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS) introduces high school students to the human body, cell biology, genetics, disease, and other biomedical topics in a sequence of four courses. The program prepares students for postsecondary education and training necessary for success in a wide variety of positions: physician, nurse, pharmaceutical researcher, technician, etc.
There is a critical need for health care providers on the Rosebud Reservation and our students have the potential to become these providers by getting a solid education. The Project Lead The Way curriculum is beneficial because it allows our students to begin the educational track towards successfully obtaining a health care degree.
The rigor of the courses prepares students academically for either two or four year colleges, and through PLTW there is an opportunity for students to earn college credit. My ultimate goal as an educator is to help our high school students so they are able to go off to college and return home to provide health care to their communities.
There is a critical need for health care providers on the Rosebud Reservation and our students have the potential to become these providers by getting a solid education. The Project Lead The Way curriculum is beneficial because it allows our students to begin the educational track towards successfully obtaining a health care degree.
The rigor of the courses prepares students academically for either two or four year colleges, and through PLTW there is an opportunity for students to earn college credit. My ultimate goal as an educator is to help our high school students so they are able to go off to college and return home to provide health care to their communities.
Courses
Each of the PLTW courses are elective science classes. You must take them in consecutive order and it takes a great deal of planning your high school schedule in order to take all four courses. Talk to your guidance counselor to include these courses in your schedule.
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
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Medical Interventions
Third Course: Offered in the Fall of the 2013-2014 school year.
Biomedical Innovation
Fourth Course: Offered in the Spring of the 2013-2014 school year.
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Teaching 21st Century Skills
COLLEGE BOUND!
Congratulations to our PLTW graduating seniors. 100% have been accepted to four year colleges for the 2013-2014 school year!
Our goal is for ALL of our students to attend college. These are the following schools our students will be attending in the fall:
Scholarships
Our PLTW students earned many scholarships to help pay for their education:
- Gates Scholarship
- Coca-Cola
Join Edmodo!
Parents & Students, check out our new Edmodo site. Here you can access assignments, the curriculum, hold discussions, and much more! Contact Ms. Verrochi for your class code and begin setting up your personal profile. It is like Facebook for the classroom. New to edmodo? Use these resources to help you get started in creating a new account:
Students
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Parents
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Free ACT Prep!
Log-in to your SDmyLife account and click on "Method Test Prep" as shown in the tool bars on the left hand side of your screen. ACT prep will help increase your score to increase your chances into getting into your top colleges and universities.
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Congratulations to Tanner Colombe, Lottie Grimshaw, Jaycob Herman, Samira Jones, and Austin Schmitz for earning college credit for Principles of Biomedical Sciences. |
Earn College Credit!
Students are able to earn college credit if they score an 80% on the End of Course Assessment administered online by the program at the end of the semester. To the right you can see the ECA class results from PBS. Two students earned advanced, three earned proficient, eleven earned basic, and six below basic. Our class goal to have ALL students earn an 80% or higher to walk away with college credit. You can help by encouraging students to study, participate, be present, and stay on top of their classwork. In order to keep all students on track to earning college credit we have created a Wall of Fame for students who have scored an 80% or higher on each Unit Assessment. |
Dates of Spring 2013 Human Body Systems ECA - TBD
Day one will be Part A a 40 question multiple choice test and day two will be Part C an essay section.
Students can use a one sided hand written notes sheet on the ECA!
Day one will be Part A a 40 question multiple choice test and day two will be Part C an essay section.
Students can use a one sided hand written notes sheet on the ECA!
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Job Shadow
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PLTW students featured in our very own iMOVIE!
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Check out the movie that features the first class of the Project Lead The Way Program. Interested? Sign up to take the program in the Fall. |
Summer Opportunities
In order to prepare for college, it is very important to utilize your summers. There are many health related opportunities you can take advantage of. Become informed and apply today! Deadlines are fast approaching.
INMED - Indians Into Medicine
Dates: June 10th-July 19th
Location: University of North Dakota Application: http://www.med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine/ Deadline: March 31st, 2013 SDSU Health Professions Career Camp
Dates: July 16th-July 19th
Location: SDSU, Brookings, SD Application: http://www.sdstate.edu/nurs/outreach/health-camp/index.cfm Deadline: April 15th, 2013 Rosebud Emergency Medical Services
If you are 18 or older you can volunteer for Rosebud EMS!
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USD Health Careers Camp
Dates: June 16th-June21st
Location: University of South Dakota Application: www.usd.edu/med/health-careers-camp.cfm Deadline: April 15th, 2013 Job Shadow Opportunities
Complete training required to job shadow.
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