Hard Eight
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BVT Named a 2024-25 PLTW Distinguished School
While some actions, like a roll of the dice, have a statistical probability of repeating outcomes. It is hard work, along with the collective and continuous effort of our students and staff, which has resulted in national recognition year after year from the nonprofit organization Project Lead the Way (PLTW).
“We are proud to honor BVT for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences through PLTW programs,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. "This achievement celebrates their dedication to student achievement and their focus on empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and beyond.”
“We are proud to be named a 2024-25 PLTW Distinguished School for the eighth consecutive year,” said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “It is a testament to our shared commitment and dedication to the quality of cross-curricular instruction and those willing to do the work.”
To be eligible for this designation, the school had to meet the following criteria: offer at least three PLTW courses; of those who participated in PLTW, at least 33% took two or more PLTW courses during their high school tenure; and at least 95% of students completed the PLTW End-of-Course assessments; have strategies and procedures in place to support reasonably proportional representation regarding race, ethnicity, poverty, and gender.
It is an honor to be part of the PLTW community, which is united around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities through its course offerings. We currently offer nine PLTW courses: six in the Engineering Pathway, and three in the Computer Science Pathway. Working together, we are a winning combination.