The Wausau East High School Course Description Book has been prepared to each student in the planning of his or her course of study while attending high school. This booklet is a comprehensive list of courses offered at East High, as well as information about graduation requirements, admission standards for both the University of Wisconsin system and Northcentral Technical College, and provides registration guidelines for next year.
Although parents, counselors and teachers all play an important role in planning a course of study, primary responsibility rests with the student in determining educational and career goals for the future. As you select courses, take into consideration your career goals, learning styles, and interests you may have or wish to explore. Students should select courses very carefully! Many administrative decisions such as budgeting, class sizes, and teacher assignments are based on student enrollment and the classes students choose to take.
Parents of eighth grade students planning to attend East High School are invited to attend the Eighth Grade Parent Open House on January 6, 2025. More information will be sent to parents at a later date. This will be your chance to ask questions, speak to department chairs, and hear about all of the exciting programs and opportunities available at East!
Please note the following as you prepare for registration:
Students must register for at least six (6) one-half (.5) credit courses, in addition to physical education (until physical education requirements are met) each semester. Before selecting a course, check the course description to make sure it fits your needs, interests, and abilities. Also check to see that you have completed the prerequisite coursework. Teacher approval is required for some courses.
Check carefully!
After all of the student’s course requests are submitted, a detailed and complex high school schedule is developed and instructors are assigned. The courses you select are actually reserved for you and you are expected to take them. Schedule changes will only be made if one or more of the following criteria are met, so select your courses extremely carefully!!!
Requested change by teacher
Failure to meet course prerequisite
Direct conflict causing student to have less than 6 classes per semester
Change needed to fulfill graduation/college requirement
Students who wish to drop a class after the second week of the semester will be assigned a grade which indicates whether the student was withdrawn passing (W/P) or withdrawn failing (W/F) the course at the time of the drop. W/F grades are calculated into semester GPA, however, W/P grades are not. Both W/F and W/P grades are recorded on the student’s transcript.
Please remember that once school starts, student schedules will rarely be modified. Only instructor initiated additions or drops will be accepted and must be approved by the instructor, counselor, and parent/guardian. The Wausau East Administration reserves the right to make any and all final decisions regarding course additions, drops, or changes.
Last, but certainly not least, know the graduation requirements and plan ahead! Parents and students are encouraged to utilize the Career Center. Cathy Gauger the Career Center Coordinator, can assist students in linking interests and abilities to available careers and typical college majors associated with those careers. Students are also encouraged to contact their counselor with any questions they may have regarding career and/or post-secondary educational planning.