Embedded Files
A copy of the Course Description Booklet can be found on our Documents and Forms page or at https://westiron.org/documents-forms/
Terminology
Terminology
A CREDIT: “One credit” is the award given to a student for passing a regular course that she/he carries for one class period per day for a school year. Two credits are given to a student for passing a regular course which meets for one block each day for a full year. One-half credit will be given to a course which meets for one semester.
CURRICULUM: The program a student chooses which is designed to prepare him/her for post-high schoolwork.
VOCATIONAL / CAREER-TECHNICAL SUBJECTS: Subjects which are designed to give students skills that they can use immediately if they choose the “world of work” after graduation. They are also great springboards for further career-technical training in colleges of career-technical institutes. Vocational / Career-Technical subjects are available to and are recommended for all students at WICHS.
PREREQUISITE: A subject which must be taken before the student can enroll in another. As an example, Algebra I is a prerequisite of (required before) Algebra II.
ELECTIVE: A subject which is chosen by students based on their interests. It is not required of all students. It should be chosen to help students explore a subject of interest.
In general, courses labeled as “100-level” courses are taught at the freshman level. Courses at the “200-level” are taught at the sophomore level, and so on. Minor exceptions to this are present in some cases. Please pay attention to prerequisites and select your courses at the level of difficulty that you feel you can handle, even if some courses are labeled with a number higher than your grade standing. Challenge yourself, but don’t go overboard.
Online Learning
Students who are interested in taking an online course make check out the courses Michigan Virtual has to offer.
Dual Enrollment
Tech Center
Please feel free to contact our counseling office or individual teachers if you need additional information on any courses listed herein. The counseling office can be reached at 265-5184 ext. 4123. Individual teachers can be reached by e-mail at their first initial, last name @westiron.org. Our school website is www.westiron.org.
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