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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS
BIBLE
One semester of Bible per academic year is required, for a total of four courses.
Hermeneutics - Required in grade 9
The Christian Lifestyle - Required in grade 10
Juniors and seniors have a choice of electives as listed below. One semester of Bible is required each year.
Marriage & Family
New Testament Theology
Biblical Palestine
Jesus, the Rabbi
The Writings of C.S. Lewis
Foundations
BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY
Students are required to take Computer Applications I and Computer Applications II for a total of five credits.
Basic Keyboarding
Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II
Accounting I
Accounting II
Economics
Personal & Business Law
Spreadsheeting
Introduction to Java Programming
Java Programming
Architectural Design with CAD
ENGLISH
Recognizing that language is the most powerful tool we have for representing the world to ourselves and ourselves to the world, a full year of English is required during each year of high school. Freshmen are required to take English 9. Sophomores are required to take English 10. Juniors are required to take Literature of the U.S. and Composition. Seniors are required to take either British Literature & Composition or Contemporary Literature & Composition (as determined by the English Department) or may choose to take Advanced Literature & Composition if they meet the criteria for an honors class. Speech and Senior Paper are also required for graduation. Elective courses in Mass Media, Creative Writing, Writing Proficiency, and Advanced Grammar give students additional opportunities for literacy development.
English 9
English 10
Literature of the United States & Composition
Junior Paper
British Literature & Composition
Contemporary Literature & Composition
Advanced Literature & Composition
Speech
Creative Writing
Advanced Grammar
Mass Media
Senior Paper
FINE ARTS
Presently there are no fine arts courses required for graduation. All courses are elective in nature. Band, Choir, and Orchestra may be taken each year (grades 9-12) for credit.
MUSIC
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Music Theory I
Music Theory II
Music Composition I
Music Composition II
ART
Design Fundamentals
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Photography I
Senior Art Studio
HUMANITIES
A semester of Government and two full year courses in history are required for graduation.
Government
U.S. History
European History
Cold War America
World Cultures
Ancient Civilizations
Modern American History
Psychology
Philosophy
MATHEMATICS
Two full years of math are required for graduation; however, three full years are strongly recommended. Most colleges require a minimum of three years for admission and four years for students whose vocational choices demand proficiency in mathematics. Two levels of mathematics are offered in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Trigonometry/PreCalculus and Statistics are Level I courses, and Calculus is an Honors course. Level I courses are intended for students who are more proficient in mathematics and need more rigorous mathematics courses for their career choices or college work. Level II courses are intended for students who have had more difficulty in mathematics. Both Level I and Level II courses will prepare students to meet the requirements to enroll in most four-year colleges. Advanced tracking is available for those students desiring 5 plus years of high school mathematics. Students wishing to advance track must enroll in Algebra II Level I and Geometry Level I during their sophomore year upon meeting departmental criteria and teacher recommendation.
Algebra I, Level 1
Algebra I, Level 2
Geometry, Level 1
Geometry, Level 2
Algebra II, Level 1
Algebra II, Level 2
PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB
Discrete Math
Statistics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A physical education class is required in both grades 9 and 10. PE 11/12 is an elective.
Physical Education 9
Physical Education 10
Physical Education 11/12
SCIENCE
Two full years of science are required for graduation but a third and even a fourth year is strongly recommended. Most colleges require a minimum of three years for admission. Students who enrich their high school program with science electives increase their options upon graduation.
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy/Physiology
Ecology
Genetics
Health
Kinesiology
Marine Biology
SPANISH
Spanish I is a required course for graduation from WCHS. Most colleges require a minimum of two years of foreign language study and strongly encourage three years of high school study for acceptance to college. Through all four years of high school Spanish, students progress in their understanding and communicating in Spanish and learn about Spanish-speaking people; by doing so students are better equipped to be hosts and guests of others in our world.
Spanish I
Spanish II, Level 1
Spanish II, Level 2
Spanish III
Spanish IV
VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL
Students may take courses on-line through VHS Inc. See the current course offerings at www.goVHS.org. Contact Deb Thomas at dthomas@wcs.mec.edu or at school (extension 32) for more information.
HELPING HANDS SERVICE HOUR PROGRAM
All high school students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer service per academic year. See the Helping Hands Service Program booklet (pdf) for more detailed information.
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Teacher Aide
Office Aide
SAT PREPAREDNESS CLASSES
Whitinsville Christian High School sponsors classes in the fall, spring, and in the summer (as needed) to assist students in reviewing Mathematics and English subject matter and skills needed for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Students may register for one or both classes. Taught by WCHS faculty members, classes typically meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights (alternating between English and Math) for 1-1/2 hours per session for six weeks. For more information, watch the newsletter or website announcements for upcoming class dates or call the guidance department.
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