Course Registration for 2026-2027 at WECIB

Rising 11th & 12th Grade Students

WECIB Registration Information

All information will be found on the WECIB webpage

https://www.wcpss.net/infobiotechec

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(Click “Student Life”, then Student Services and then click 2026-2027 Registration)

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Course Registration Timeline

Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 13 - Students will submit Google Form of their course preferences. Staff will enter their course selection into Infinite Campus this year due to technical difficulties.

Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 13 &

Monday, March 23 - Wednesday, April 1 - Counselors will be available to meet with students. Google Calendar link is on the website. Parents can email to make appointments or students can invite them to their appt.

Mr. Gross - 9th and 10th Grade

Ms. Bunn - 11th Grade

Early April: Student Verification Sheets will be sent home with students.

Last day to change course selections for 2026-2027: Friday, April 24

• All changes to course selection choices after registration deadline of March 13 should be emailed to Ms. Bunn and/or Mr. Gross.

Registration Appointments

Make an appointment with Ms. Bunn or Mr. Gross if you have specific registration and/or graduation questions or concerns.

• Parents can attend registration appointments via Google Meet. Please make sure you check with your parents regarding a date and time that is conducive for them.

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Course Registration Tips

• Talk to your teachers about possible course choices. Particularly in math–you’ll have a recommendation from them!
• Talk to your parents.
• Talk to your counselor or Dr. Kincy.
• Biotech students will take courses that will align with the Biotech program
• IT students will take courses that will align with the IT program.

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Course Registration Tips

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• Rising juniors will select their 4 WECIB courses and their WTCC pathway on their Google form. There is not space for alternates in 11th grade year.

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Course Registration Tips

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• Rising 12th grade students must select

8 primary courses and 3 alternates on their Google Form.

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WECIB Registration Help

Course Selection Resource will help students select courses.

• WECIB courses by grade level
• Sample schedules and course worksheet.

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How To Register

• Students must complete Google Forms; they are open March 2nd-13th
• Rising 11th Grade Form
• Rising 12th Grade Form

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements�

• 4 credits: English
• I, II, III, IV
• 4 credits: Math
• I, II, III, 4^th Math
• 4 credits: Social Studies
• World, Civic Literacy, American, Econ/Pers Finance or
• AP World, AP GoPo, APUSH, Econ/Pers Finance
• 3 credits: Science
• Earth, Biology, Physical (Chemistry or Physics)
• 1 credit: Healthful Living plus CPR certification
• 6 elective credits – including 2 World Language or 2 CTE or a combination of the two

Sample Senior Schedule

First Semester

1st Period - WTCC Course

2nd Period - WTCC Course

3rd period - WCPSS Course

4th Period - WCPSS Course

Second Semester

1st Period - WTCC Course

2nd Period - WTCC Course

3rd period - WCPSS Course

4th Period - WCPSS Course

Sample Junior Schedule

First Semester

1st Period - WCPSS Course

2nd Period - WCPSS Course

3rd period - WTCC Course

4th Period - WTCC Course

Second Semester

1st Period - WCPSS Course

2nd Period - WCPSS Course

3rd period - WTCC Course

4th Period - WTCC Course

Course Selection Information

• Students can only take college courses that are listed on the WTCC Program sheet.
• Students who earned certifications might enable them to take the next course in the WTCC sequence of courses or have credit for future Year 13 courses.
• Note: For course selections, students will select their pathway. The 4 courses that are listed on the course selection sheet will be automatically used. Dr. Kincy will check certifications earned and swap out the selected course for the course needed, if applicable.

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WECIB English Course Options

• Rising 11th Grade Only (Graduation Requirement)
• AP English Language and Composition
• Rising 12th Grade Only (Graduation Requirements)
• AP English Literature and Composition

WECIB Social Studies Options

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• Rising 11th Grade Only (Graduation Requirement)
• AP United States History
• Rising 12th Grade Only (Graduation Requirements)
• Economic and Personal Finance Honors (no AP available)

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WECIB Science Course Options

• Rising 11th Grade Graduation Requirement
• Chemistry Honors or
• AP Physics I (Algebra Based)
• Elective Options
• AP Physics I (Algebra Based) (11-12)
• Chemistry Honors (11-12)

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WECIB Mathematics Options

• NC Math I Honors
• NC Math II Honors
• NC Math III Honors
• NC Math IV Honors
• AP Pre-Calculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics
• WTCC Math option (discuss with Dr. Kincy)

Note: Students will take the math course that is next in their sequence of math studies. Students will typically only take one math course each school year. Your teacher has a math recommendation for you for any class after Math 3–talk to them about it!

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WECIB 12th Grade Electives

• AP Physics 1
• Chemistry Honors
• CTE Internship (must work with Ms. Baxley on this!)
• AP Computer Science A (12)
• Next Math course
• AP Precal, AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Stats

WECIB Elective Course Offerings

Rising 11th Graders (Depends on WTCC Program)

IT Program (Software Development - formerly known as Computer Programming and Development - for Class of 2028 and onwards)

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• CSC-113 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
• CTI 110 Web Programming and Database Foundations
• WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting
• DBA-120 Database Programming

Note: WTCC courses are subject to change to align with industry standards.

IT Program (Cybersecurity)

• NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts
• CTI 110 Web Programming and Database Foundations
• CTI 120 Networking and Security Foundations
• SEC 110 Security Concepts

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WECIB Elective Course Offerings

Rising 11th Graders (Depends on WTCC Program)

Biotechnology Program

• BIO III General Biology I
• BIO 181 Basic Lab Techniques
• BIO 112 General Biology II
• BIO 275 Industrial Microbiology

Note: WTCC courses are subject to change to align with industry standards.

WECIB Elective Course Offerings

Rising 12th Graders (Depends on WTCC Program)

IT Program (Computer Programming and Development for Class of 2027)

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• DBA 120 Database Programming
• CSC 256 Software Quality Assurance
• CSC 251 Advanced Java
• CSC 151 Java Programming

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Biotechnology Program

• ISC 121 Environmental Health and Safety
• BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques
• BIO 150 Bioethics
• BIO 250 Genetics

Note: WTCC courses are subject to change to align with industry standards.

WECIB Elective Course Offerings

Rising 12th Graders (Depends on WTCC Program)

Note: WTCC courses are subject to change to align with industry standards.

IT Program (Cybersecurity)

• NET 125 Introduction to Networks
• CSC 121 Python Programming
• NET 126 Routing Basics
• NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User

Student Internships Overview

120 hrs ~ 3 Components ~ Final Presentation

3 Components:

• Project--This is something that you work on during the actual internship experience (work based learning).
• Portfolio--Journals, progress reports, timesheets, etc. (submitted via Canvas)
• Work Experience--Actual time spent working at the internship/place of business (120 hrs).
• WCPSS only allows students to receive 2 internship credits
• summer before 12th, during 12th, & 13th year are the options).

Additional Internship Information

(for all grade levels & parents)

Continue to check the Student Internships section on our school website.

Wake Tech (WTCC) Eligibility Reminders

• Students can only take WTCC courses in their program of study, and must meet the prerequisite requirements.
• Students must maintain the required GPA to remain in their WTCC program of study (2.0 minimum).
• Students have the option of completing the 13th year to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree.
• 5th period
• Summer School
• 13th year

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Do WTCC Courses Transfer to a 4-year College/University?

• The Associate of Applied Science degrees have general education courses that are transferable to 4 year institutions, such as PSY 150 and HUM 110.
• In relation to the specific program of study courses, transfer credit depends on the specific university the student wants to attend and the type of degree that the student wants to pursue at that university.
• Students must reach out to the institutions to see if courses are transferable.

*Many 4-year institutions have a “Transfer Credit” website.

Do WTCC Degrees Transfer to a 4-year College/University?

• Visit WTCC’s University Partnerships website to determine which college/university would accept the WTCC Associate of Applied Science degrees offered.

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https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/credit/transfer-choices/by-degree

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• WCPSS doesn’t offer enrichment courses for students to get ahead in high school.
• Students interested in taking a WTCC summer school course must complete the WTCC Summer School Enrollment Google Form. The form release date is TBD.
• Enrollment in WTCC summer school courses is based on availability and the number of WTCC credits already completed.

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• Course availability, delivery of instruction and time of courses may vary for each student. We will not know that information until we approach the WTCC summer registration period. Classes are publicly available to view on April 1st.
• WECIB is responsible for ordering materials for specific WTCC classes, therefore it is important that students commit to taking the summer courses when they complete the WTCC Summer School Enrollment Google Form.
• Students cannot self-register for any WTCC summer school course. Dr. Kincy will be responsible for registering any student who is interested in taking a WTCC summer school course.
• For additional questions, contact Dr. Kincy by email at wckincy@waketech.edu, or set up a Teams meeting with him.

What is Next?

• Talk with parents & teachers about your 2026-2027 course selections.
• Make a registration appointment with Ms. Bunn or Mr. Gross, if needed.
• Submit your 2026-2027 course selections Google Form by March 13th.
• Course Verification Sheets will be sent home early April.

Websites Review

https://www.wcpss.net/infobiotechec

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AP Credit Policy Search – AP Students – College Board

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Transfer Guides - CFNC

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WTCC Transfer Partnerships