2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide
Making Next Year’s Course Selections Each year between January and May, West Chester Area School District students select their courses for the following school year. This procedure involves teacher recommendations, parental suggestions, counselor advice and, finally, student choice. The final decision is extremely important because West Chester Area School District’s staffing of teachers is dependent upon these choices. Furthermore, in order to build an accurate master schedule, the following procedures will be in effect.
• All course changes must be made by March 24*.
• All required courses must be scheduled before graduation.
• Requests for particular periods and/or teachers will not be considered to ensure an equitable master schedule
* The only exceptions are for failed courses, changed teacher recommendations, and completion of approved summer school courses.
Scheduling Of Courses:
Students in grades nine and ten must schedule a minimum of 6 credits including Health and Physical Education. Students in grade eleven must schedule at least 6.4 credits including Physical Education. All seniors must schedule at least 5.4 credits including Physical Education.
Graduation Requirements
A total of 23.8 credits and a completed graduation project are required for graduation.
English . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits Social Studies . . . . . 4 credits Mathematics . . . . . . 3 credits Science. . . . . . . . . . 3 credits Arts/Humanities . . . . 2 credits Electives . . . . . . . . . 5 credits Health/Physical Ed . . 2.8 credits
Beginning with the class of 2022, Chapter 4 Rules and Regulations for the state of Pennsylvania require that students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams in order to graduate. Keystone Exams help
assess student proficiency of the Pennsylvania Core Standards - standards aligned with expectations for success in college and the workplace. Students will be offered multiple opportunities to take the Keystone Exams throughout their high school careers.
Sequence Of Courses
In recommending a sequence of courses, it’s difficult to arrive at a recommendation which will best serve the needs of all students. Variations to the sequence of courses suggested below can be arranged through consultation with your teacher and counselor. These suggested guidelines refer only to the minimum requirements for graduation. Your counselor has more detailed information regarding recommended courses for college bound students, business students, etc.
9TH GRADE - 6.0 CR. English
Social Science Math
Science
Arts & Humanities Health Fitness 9 Elective (Optional)
11TH GRADE - 6.4 CR. English
Social Science Math
Science Elective Elective
Physical Ed.
The Arts & Humanities requirements may be satisfied by English and Social Science electives and/ or by courses in World Language, Art, Music, Family Consumer Science, and Technology Education.
10TH GRADE - 6.0 CR. English
Social Science Math
Science
Arts & Humanities Health 10/Physical Ed. Elective (Optional)
12TH GRADE - 5.4 CR. English
Social Science Elective Elective Elective
Physical Ed.
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