May 15, 2024 - San Antonio, TX - The School of Science and Technology (SST) is proud to be recognized for its commitment to STEM education through the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. Eight SST locations received recognition for their accomplishments.
“PLTW Distinguished Program Recognition celebrates districts and schools committed to helping students own their education by increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs.”*
2023-2024 PLTW Distinguished High School:
- SST Champions College Prep HS
- SST Corpus Christi College Prep HS
2023-2024 PLTW Gateway Distinguished School:
- SST Champions Elementary
- SST Corpus Christi Elementary
- SST Bayshore
- SST Discovery
- SST Hill Country
- SST Sugar Land
“We are proud to be part of the PLTW program because it allows us as a STEM-focused school to create pathways for students to explore and develop their STEM interests,” says Elizabeth James, Chief Academic Officer of SST. “At SST, PLTW begins as early as third grade and continues with a specialized pathway chosen by students in 9th grade. Earning these distinctions shows how hard our campuses have worked to empower our students in STEM.”
The PLTW curriculum empowers students to solve real-world challenges through engaging and hands-on learning projects. SST offers PLTW programs in three career pathways: Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science.
*Learn more about the PLTW program.