2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide


to personalize feedback, and to extend learning outside of the classroom.


Beginning with the class of 2021, all high school students will experience at least one required blended learning course, Health 10.


6 New Science Courses Offered


There are 6 NEW WCASD science courses that will be offered on a rotating basis.


For 2020-2021, the courses offered are : Consumer and Green Chemistry


Human Anatomy and Infectious Disease Thermodynamics and Optics


For 2021-2022, the courses are:


Aquatic Ecology and Marine Biology Electronics and Acoustics


Organic Chemistry and Forensics


These are elective classes for Junior and Senior students.


Virtual Learning


Virtual Learning offers students online, self-paced courses that will use interactive tools and engaging resources through our learning management system, Schoology. Students enrolled in a virtual course will have access to a teacher through online interaction and building level supports, which include access to the achievement center and teacher office hours. The virtual courses will be:


Accelerated Honors Geometry International Business Personal Finance


AP Capstone - 2 year Course of Study


AP Capstone™ is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions. Students who enroll in this program must commit to the two years and will earn 2 high school credits, weighted at the AP level.


Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in


AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signifies their outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills.


Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.


Dual Enrollment


The West Chester Area School District dual enrollment program offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to concurrently enroll in a college level course that would be considered a high school elective credit. Upon successful completion, students participating in dual enrollment coursework would receive high school advanced placement credit, as well as college credit.


The partnering dual enrollment college establishes admittance and other criteria for participation. Students will be responsible for tuition,


fees,


and course material. More information and dual enrollment pre-approval forms are available from the school counseling department.


West Chester University Dual Enrollment Partnership


The West Chester Area School District and West Chester University have partnered to offer a menu of pre-approved dual enrollment courses for juniors and seniors. For student convenience, these classes will be located at the West Chester University Graduate Center and be scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:05 pm -1:55 pm. Students will be scheduled to depart from their high school at the conclusion of 6th period and travel by way of their own transportation to the Graduate Center located off of Greenhill Road. Tuition and fees are to be determined. Complete course descriptions are included within the guide.


There are 2 Dual Enrollment courses offered on a rotating basis in conjunction with West Chester University. These courses will be taught on site by WCASD teaching staff. For 2020-2021 the course offered will be Advanced Geoscience: Oceanography and Meteorology. For 2021-2022 the course offered will be Advanced Geoscience:

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