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Rigorous Coursework

In these courses you will experience in-depth coursework that prepares you for specific careers in the workforce. Check out what these rigorous courses have to offer.

Talk to your school counselor or administrator about participating in rigorous courses.


ProStart is a career-building program that gives you a taste for success in the restaurant and foodservice industry by blending both classroom learning and work experience to produce the culinary and management leaders of tomorrow.


Project Lead The Way prepares you to be the most innovative and productive leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to make meaningful, pioneering contributions to our world. PLTW partners with schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education. Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning.


CASE curricular materials provide you with a high level of educational experiences to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter. Besides elevating the rigor of AFNR knowledge and skills, CASE provides purposeful enhancement of science, mathematics, and English language understanding.