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Math and Science Courses – General Information

RRHS offers several levels of math and science courses – general, Pre AP, and AP (Advanced Placement). These courses differ primarily with regard to the amount of work required
for the course. Specifically, all Pre AP and AP classes require students to meet progressively increasing expectations:
⇒ Increased pace of the course -- more information presented in less time; and
⇒ Increased depth of concepts.

STUDENT RESEARCH EXPO PROJECTS
Teachers supervise and provide support to students as they guide students through the research process. The project is created outside of class on the student's own time. Adults,
acting as consultants, are chosen by the student to contribute expertise on the student's topic of choice. Topics are chosen by the student and are based solely on personal area(s)
of interest. This is an opportunity for students to utilize their mathematical skills developed in RRHS math and science classes. Many science and math classes offer extra credit for
participation in the EXPO

STUDENT RESEARCH EXPO
The RRPS Student Research EXPO culminates with a public presentation at the annual RRPS STUDENT RESEARCH EXPO held at one of our high school campuses during the
month of January. The STUDENT RESEARCH EXPO follows the rules of the International Science and Engineering Fair (www.sciserv.org) in which student projects are reviewed
and scored by independent judges. Top projects are eligible for inclusion in the NW Regional Science and Engineering Fair held in Albuquerque every March and may qualify for cash
awards for outstanding projects. Students attending the regional fair may be eligible for advancement to the NM State Science and Engineering Fair. Top projects may qualify for the
Intel International Engineering and Science Fair where more than $4 million in prizes are awarded.

Academic Letters for Research: Students must apply for the letter from the Science Instructional Leader (896-5746). Students completing any of the listed requirements are eligible
to earn an academic letter for research. After the initial letter qualification, students earn an ‘infinity pin’ for each additional competition.
• Three RRPS research EXPOs (Grades 8-12)
• Two Regional Competitions (Grades 8-12)
• One State Competition (Grades 8-12)
• One International Competition (Grades 9-12)

Project Lead the Way© (PLTW©)

Project Lead the Way© (PLTW©) is a high school pre-engineering program which integrates a four-year course of study into the student’s core curriculum. The combination of
traditional math and science courses with innovative pre-engineering courses prepares students for college majors in Engineering and Engineering & Technology fields and offers
students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

Pre-engineering courses engage students through a combination of activities-based, project-based, and problem-based learning. The learning activities create an
environment for applying engineering concepts to real problems. The activities also prepare students to solve problems, participate as part of a team, lead teams, speak
to a public audience, conduct research, understand real-world impacts, analyze data, and learn outside the classroom.

PLTW’s© approach to coursework:
Foundation Courses Specialization Courses Capstone Course Students are eligible to earn college credit by
Introduction to Engineering Design™ Aerospace Engineering™ Engineering Design & Development earning a grade of 80% or higher on the college
Principles Of Engineering™ Robotics II credit portion of the final exam in all Foundation
Introduction to Robotics I Digital Electronics™ and Specialization Courses. For additional
Introduction to CAD Design Civil Engineering and Architecture™ details, please contact a PLTW© instructor.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing™

Parents & students may visit www.pltw.org for more information.
Co-curricular and/or extracurricular activities include participation in RoboRave.
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