ATM Course of Study

Suggested Course Sequence

9th grade


- English 1-2 or Accelerated 1-2 (b)

- laboratory Earth science (g)

- algebra or geometry (c)

- computer applications (sem) / introduction to drafting (sem)

- foreign language (e)

- PE (HS requirement)


10th grade


- English 3-4 or Accelerated 3-4 (b)

- biology (d)

- geometry or intermediate algebra (c)

- world history or AP world history (a)

- foreign language (e)

- PE (HS requirement)


11th grade


- English 5-6, Honors English 5-6, or AP language (b)

- chemistry (d)

- intermediate algebra, pre-calculus (c)

- US history or AP US history (a)

- PLTW introduction to engineering (f)

- foreign language (e) or elective (g)


12th grade


- choice of English, ERWC or AP literature strongly recommended (b)

- choice of Science, physics or AP biology strongly recommended (d)

- math strongly recommended (c)

- government (sem) / economics (sem) or AP (a)

- foreign language (e) or elective (g)

- elective (g)

A-G College Requirements

A. History 2 years

B. English 4 years

C. Math 3 years (4 recommended)

D. Science 2 years (4 recommended)

E. Language 2 years (3 recommended)

F. Art 1 year

G. College elective 1 year

ATM A-G Recommended Summary

A. History 3 years

B. English 4 years

C. Math 4 years

D. Science 4 years

E. Language 2, 3 or 4 years

F. Art 1 year

G. College electives 2, 3  or 4 years

Project Lead the Way Curriculum

"Students are introduced to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology to really get a feeling of the rewards and benefits of being a part of such a powerful career. PLTW courses utilize project and problem-based learning that teaches students how to apply what they are learning to real-life situations."

To find out more information about the program, please visit the site below:

http://www.pltwcalifornia.org/