High school scheduling

Westland High School

Class of 2028

Who is my School Counselor?

A-D Cherup

E-J & CCP Hibbitt

K-Q Delaney

R-Z Shore

Graduation Requirements

English 4 credits

Math 4 credits

Science 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

Physical Education .5 credits (or waiver)

Health .5 credits

Financial Literacy .5 credits

Fine art 1 credit

Electives 4.5+ credits

21 credits total

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-All core academics will be chosen by your current teachers (math, science, ELA, social studies)

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-You are responsible for choosing your elective courses

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**follow along & circle what you’re interested in**

Credit value = length of course

(some exceptions)

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.50 credit = semester course (half year)

(some exceptions)

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1.00 credit = year long course

Sample student schedule

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Must choose:

5 semester courses

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2 year long courses & 1 semester course

Scheduling website

Music department

Soprano Alto Chorus

Tenor Bass Chorus

Concert choir

Symphonic Choir

Band

Jazz Ensemble

Orchestra

Color Guard/Flags

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Soprano Alto Chorus�Tenor Bass Chorus�(.50 credit, year long course)�

Open enrollment.

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**takes place during ½ lunch period**

**All year long courses**

**All music classes require current music teacher’s recommendation!

Concert Choir

Band (2 periods including lunch!)

Jazz Ensemble

Orchestra

Symphonic Choir

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Color Guard (1st semester only)

Art department

Drawing I

Painting I

Sculpture I

Ceramics I

Art I

Photography I

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Drawing I

(.50 credits, semester course)

Draw still subjects, figures, portraits, and use your imagination to create original drawings

Painting I

(.50 credits, semester course)

Experiment with variety of painting techniques and media, color theory, and different painting styles and subjects.

Art I

(.50 credits, semester course)

drawing

painting

Ceramics

sculpture

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-The opportunity to experiment with four different art styles in 1 semester.

Sculpture I

(.50 credits, semester course)

Explore the medium of sculpture using clay, plaster, wood, mosaics, cement, and wire while assembling 3D forms

Ceramics I

(.50 credits, semester course)

-Explore and generate clay artwork.

-Learn how to create ceramics, glaze ceramics, and fire ceramics in the kilns.

Photography I

(.50 credits, semester course)

Learn the basic photographic processes and emphasis on creating a successful photograph.

Fine art department

Speech I

Acting I & II

Yearbook production

Theater production

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Speech�(.50 credit, semester course)

-Student speak to convey ideas & information both clearly & persuasively.

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-Both formal presentations & informal presentations

Acting I & II

(.50 credits, semester courses)

Students will practice basic techniques of acting: use of voice, physical expression, emotional projection and interpretation.

Yearbook Production�(1 credit, year long course)

Students assist in the design of the school yearbook using photography, journalism, technology, & design.

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Application required

Theater Production

(.50 credit, semester course)

-Study all aspects of theater including lighting, set design & construction, make-up, costumes, stage design & development

-No acting involved

Physical Education department

PE I

PE II

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**It is advised students take one semester of PE during their freshman year.

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PE I & II

(.25 credit, semester course)

**.50 credit of Physical Education is a graduation requirement.

PE WAIVER

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Exempt from physical education:

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• 2 seasons of any sport
• 2 seasons of marching band
• 2 full years of JROTC

Family & �Consumer Science department

Principles of Food

Culinary Fundamentals

Textiles & Interior Design

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Principles of Food�(.50 credit, semester course)

Basic food preparation, cooking methods, ingredient selection, nutrition, food safety, sanitation techniques.

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**Prerequisite for Culinary Fundamentals**

Culinary Fundamentals

(.50 credit, semester course)

Expand the skills learned in Principles of Foods.

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**must take Principles of Foods first**

Textiles & Interior Design�(.50 credit, semester course)

Explore the world of fashion design & interior design.

Career-Technical department

Intro to Tech & Network Security

Programming Fundamentals

Business & Marketing Basics

Construction Technology

Pre-Engineering (Freshmen Only)

Engineering Design

College & Career Readiness

Intro to Technology �& �Network Security�(.50 credit, semester course)

• Earns the Technology seal towards graduation when paired with Programming Fundamentals

-Learn the dynamics of web environment while learning basic coding, modifications of templates & web design.

-build your own website!

Programming Fundamentals�(.50 credit, semester course)

• Earns the Technology seal towards graduation when paired with Intro to Tech and Network Security

-basics of building simple interactive applications

-basic units of sequence, selection, and loop

-coding & programming

Business & Marketing Basics�(.50 credit, semester course)

-marketing communications, marketing management, marketing research, merchandising, professional selling

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-marketing strategies, business ethics & law, economic principals, international business

Construction Technology�(1 credit, year long course)

-basic safety, construction math, hand & power tool care & operation, blueprint reading, & material handling

-build a small home

Pre-Engineering

(.50 credit, semester course)

-Acquire knowledge and skills in problem solving, teamwork and innovation.

-Student teams will design and test their ideas using modeling, automation and mechanical control systems with an emphasis on electronic theory, digital electronics and the design process

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Engineering Design

(1.0 credit, year long course)

Earns the Technology seal towards graduation

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Career & College Readiness�(.50 credit, semester course)

Research careers, colleges, & training, learn how to manage finances, consumer issues, handling stress & conflict, learn online etiquette & social skills, etc.

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**Required for all 9th graders (unless it can not fit into schedule because of music classes)

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JROTC department

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

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Aerospace Science

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Aerospace Science I�(1 credit, year long course)�

-history & general military knowledge

-historical development of flight

-the role of the military in US history

-cadet leadership growth

**Must wear uniform once per week**

English department

Narrative Writing

Narrative Writing

(.50 credit, semester course)

Write narratives, poems, literary non-fiction, a children’s book, etc.

Foreign Language department

French

Spanish

Spanish for Heritage Speakers

French �(1 credit, year long course)

Basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.

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Learn the basics of the French-speaking world, its people & its culture.

Spanish �(1 credit, year long course)

Basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.

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Learn the basics of the Spanish-speaking world, its people & its culture.

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Spanish for

Heritage Spanish Speakers�(1 credit, year long course)

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-Hablo Espanol?

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This is a great opportunity for students who speak Spanish at home or know Spanish very well.

Study hall�(0 credit, semester or year long course)

-homework

-tutoring

-ERC worker

-office worker

Sample student schedule

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Must choose:

5 semester courses

or

2 year long courses & 1 semester course

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Scheduling in Infinite Campus will happen on:

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NMS: Wednesday 2/21/2024

PVMS: Thursday 2/22/2024

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