2021-22 High School Course Selection Guide Blended Learning


Blended learning is a dynamic learning format that allows students to experience courses where they interact with the curriculum partially at school and partially through online delivery of content and instruction. with their


AP Capstone - 2 year Course of Study


Students in these courses will meet teachers face-to-face in a traditional


setting and will engage in learning activities online. Course descriptions within this guide will indicate the specific formats by courses.


Courses that are a part of the blended learning program follow the same rigorous curriculum as


the traditional Pennsylvania courses Academic Standards


aligned with the and meet


graduation requirements. In addition, our courses use the latest technology tools to engage students, to personalize feedback, and to extend learning outside of the classroom.


All high school students will experience at least one required blended learning course, Health 10.


Science Elective Courses


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


For 2021-2022, the courses are:


Aquatic Ecology and Marine Biology Electronics and Acoustics


Organic Chemistry and Forensics


For 2022-2023, the courses offered are : Consumer and Green Chemistry


Human Anatomy and Infectious Disease Thermodynamics and Optics


These are elective classes for Junior and Senior students.


New Courses Offered


There are 2 newly created Social Studies Elective Courses being offered that explore how race and ethnicity impact who gets what, when, and how, and why American politics are strongly influenced by historical issues surrounding race and ethnicity.


Race & Ethnicity in America 1 (10,11,12) Race & Ethnicity in America 2 (10,11,12)


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,


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,


fees,


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


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