Richland County School District Two: Ridge View High School Gets New Badge Of Distinction For Helping Students Own Their Education

Columbia SC

07 June, 2022

5:13 AM

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Press release from Richland County School District Two: June 3, 2022 Ridge View High Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences School announced today that it has been recognized as a 2021-22 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. Ridge View is one of two schools in the Midlands and one of 191 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Engineering. Jennifer McLeod is the Magnet Director for the Institute for Health Sciences. "We are extremely proud to be recognized as a Distinguished School, particularly by an organization that empowers millions of students across the nation to unlock their potential and success in college, career and beyond," said McLeod. To be eligible for the designation, Ridge View had to meet the following criteria in the 2020-21 school year: These programs inspire and engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and prepare them with the in-demand, real-world knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. PLTW This press release was produced by Richland County School District Two. The views expressed here are the author's own.