Course Information: Graduation and College Requirements, Pacing Guide, Etc.
Students are generally required to take a minimum of seven periods of work out of eight possible scheduling periods.
Credits
One full credit is given in each class that meets at least 200 minutes a week for a full school year.
One-half credit is given in each class that meets at least 200 minutes per week for one semester.
Course Changes
The school will honor course change requests initiated by parents, students, and/or teachers from the time students elect their courses through the summer at which time schedules must be finalized and printed. Once school begins course changes will be permitted during the first two weeks of the semester. Parents, students and/or teachers may initiate course changes by making a written request including the reason for the change (a form will be available in the guidance office). Changes will be allowed if there is agreement between the parent, teacher, and counselor. Parent and teacher signatures are required. Should these individulas be unable to agree, the matter will be referred to the principal whose decision will be final. Students who withdraw from a class after the first two weeks of the semester will recieve a grade of WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) posted on their report card and permanent records.
Course Weighting
1.1 UConn Early College Experience and Advanced Placement Courses
1.05 Honors Courses
1.0 Courses taught at average academic difficulty
English 5 credits (including 1 credit Writing Workshop)
Social Studies 3.5 credits (including 1 in US History and .5 in Civics)
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits Integrated Science is a requirement for the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)
Physical Education 1 credit
Health 1 credit
Electives (one credit must be earned in the arts and/or vocational education.) Arts, Family & Consumer Science, Business, Tech. Ed., Music
Eight hours of Community Service
Grade Placement
The following are the minimum earned credit requirements for grade placement for the first semester:
Senior - Grade 12: 18 credits
Junior - Grade 11: 12 credits
Sophomore - Grade 10: 6 credits
University of Connecticut - Early College Experience Program (ECE)
Students enrolled in the appropriate courses and approved by the University of Connecticut will earn University Credit upon successful completion of the course and program requirements. Any qualified student may enroll in courses through this program. Prerequisites are clearly stated in the WHS course guide. UConn credit is determined through the requirements stated in the course syllabus. Students will need to additionally register for the ECE UConn classes through the Guidance Department.
UConn charges $150 for a 3 credit course and $200 for a 4 credit course. Registration Begins in the Spring of the prior year.
Advanced Placement Program
Students who enroll in AP courses are expected to take the AP exam in May.
AP Exams cost $94 per exam - Tests are held in May. Registration for the exam begins in the Fall.
SCHOOL COURSE LISTINGS
2019 – 2020 UCONN Early College Experience (ECE)
Dual Enrollment Courses
LOCATION: Westbrook High School
Site Rep: Ms. Jill Britton
FALL 2019
|
TERM |
COURSE # |
INSTRUCTOR NAME |
NOTES |
CREDITS |
|
FY |
ENGL 1011 |
Nancy Malafronte |
Writing Through Literature |
4 |
|
FY |
HDFS1070 |
Erik Becker |
Individual & Family Development |
3 |
|
FALL |
PHYS 1201 |
Joseph Zebrowski |
General Physics I |
4 |
|
FALL |
SPAN 3178 |
Amy Fortin |
Intermediate Spanish Composition |
3 |
|
FALL |
MUSI 1001 |
Eric Gerhardt |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
FALL |
MUSI 1011 |
Eric Gerhardt |
Fundamentals & Ear Training I |
3 |
SPRING 2020
|
TERM |
COURSE # |
INSTRUCTOR NAME |
NOTES |
CREDITS |
|
SPRING |
SPAN 3179 |
Amy Fortin |
Spanish Conversation |
3 |
|
SPRING |
PHYS 1202 |
Joseph Zebrowski |
General Physics II |
4 |
|
SPRING |
MUSI 1012 |
Eric Gerhardt |
Fundamentals & Ear Training II |
3 |
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2019 - 2020 Advanced Placement (AP)
LOCATION: Westbrook High School
FALL 2019/SPRING 2020
|
TERM |
COURSE # |
INSTRUCTOR NAME |
CREDITS |
|
FY |
AP Biology |
Meta Wallace |
1 |
|
FY |
AP European History |
Derek Hanssen |
1 |
|
FY |
AP Psychology |
Angelo Saba |
1 |
|
FY |
AP Calculus (A/B) |
Caitlin Rickaby |
1 |
|
FY |
AP Statistics |
Patrick Hanssen |
1 |
|
FY |
AP US History |
Brian Dailey |
1 |
|
FY |
AP World History |
Lindsay Stopa |
1 |
You will help yourself by:
a) Selecting the most difficult courses you can handle.
b) Reading beyond what is assigned.
c) Improving your writing skills
d) Spending a proper amount of time and effort in study.
e) Selecting some extracurricular activity for enjoyment.
Grade 10 - It is time to think about possible careers and colleges. Meet with the school counselor and work on your Naviance account. You may with to take a career interest inventory and a personality profile and build up your resume.
Parents: It is not too early for you to focus on the college selection process and your part in it. Summer of sophomore year is a great time to visit college campuses before the pressure is on!
Students: You may wish to take the PSAT 10 for practice, attend local college fairs or attend college enrichment programs.
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Highly Competitive Colleges & Universities |
Competitive Colleges & Universities |
2 Year and 4 Year Colleges |
| English 4-5 | English 4 | English 4 |
| History 4 | History 3-4 | History 3 |
| Mathematics 4 | Mathematics 3-4 | Mathematics 3 |
| Science (lab) 3-4 | Science (lab) 3-4 | Science 3 |
| Foreign Lang. 4-5 | Foreign Lang. 2-4 | The more college and preparatory mathematics and science, the better.* |
