The Industrial Arts Department at Monroe Township High School
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation's leading provider of PreK-12 STEM programs. PLTW Engineering teaches students that real-world problems have multiple solutions and many pathways to success.
Through activity-, project-, and problem-based learning, students engage in compelling real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. MTHS is proud to be a PLTW-certified school.
Our PLTW Engineering sequence includes Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA), and the Honors Applied Research & Design Capstone.
Visit PLTW.org →Five distinct tracks. Countless possibilities. Find your fit.
From Introduction to Engineering Design through the Honors Capstone — design, prototype, and solve real-world problems.
PLTW CertifiedBlock-based coding to AP-level courses in CSP, CSA, and Cybersecurity — build the digital skills employers demand.
AP & PLTWHands-on work with wood, metals, plastics, and building systems — from materials science to cabinetmaking.
CTEStudio production, field shooting, editing, and scriptwriting — tell stories through professional video and electronic media.
CTEThe team behind MTHS Industrial Arts Department
Follow the prerequisite chains below to plan your pathway through MTHS.
Design process, CAD/CAM, technical documentation, teamwork, and global impact analysis.
Technical drawing, orthographic projection, isometric & perspective drawing, and computer-aided design.
Broad survey of all engineering fields, careers, teamwork, and problem-solving. Great intro for upperclassmen.
Advanced engineering principles, APPB learning, real-world design challenges. Requires IED + Algebra I.
Residential & commercial design, structural engineering, cost estimation. Requires IED or D&CAD + 80 in Algebra I.
Team-based open-ended problem solving, industry mentorship, prototype development, defense before expert panel. Requires POE or CEA.
Block-based to text-based programming (Python), computational thinking, collaborative projects.
College-level intro to CS — algorithms, data, abstraction, internet, and computing innovations. College Board AP exam.
Virtual labs, network security, ethical computing, and cyber infrastructure defense. Requires CSE, AP CSP, or AP CSA.
College-level cybersecurity aligned with the NICE Workforce Framework. Requires CSE, AP CSP, or AP CSA.
Java programming — objects, methods, control structures, data collections. College Board AP exam.
Hands-on exploration of wood, metals, plastics, composites, and semiconductors. Engineering design and material properties.
Automotive diagnostics, engine systems, welding, plasma cutting, shearing, and metal fabrication projects.
Advanced material families, design documentation, kinesthetic problem-solving projects. Requires Mat & Meth I.
Advanced woodworking — independent design, professional-quality construction, power tool mastery. Requires Mat & Meth I.
Framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, project planning and cost estimating. Requires Mat & Meth I.
Fundamentals of video & TV production — studio & field, PSAs, news programs, narrative projects.
Students produce, host, and broadcast the school's daily morning television program.
Script writing for TV, radio, and electronic mass media — formatting, language, and creative writing.
School broadcasts, sports, short films, local cable channel programs. Requires VP I.
Advanced cinematography, post-production, documentaries. State & national contest submissions. Requires VP II.
Get involved beyond the classroom
Design, build, and compete with robots. Open to all grades and experience levels.
Visit Club Site →Annual showcase of student engineering projects, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.
Past Events →Collaborative coding sessions, hackathons, and project-based challenges for aspiring developers.
Student-led film projects, video competitions, and creative media production.