Many art classes are not able to be replicated in the virtual setting. WOVA can offer split enrollment with the WOHS if a student would like to attend an art course and there is room on the roster for that specific class. If a student would like take in-person art courses, they are required to provide their own transportation to take that class at West Ottawa High School.

Art Appreciation

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two semesters

• This course meets the credit toward VPAA graduation requirements.

In Art Appreciation, students explore visual art from the ancient world to the present day. Students investigate various topics such as the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the lives of famous Renaissance artists, the way celebrities influenced the Pop Art movement, and the reasons why public memorials are created. This course highlights the important connections between visual art, culture, and human history and allows students to analyze and interpret artworks. Art history comes alive as students emulate basic techniques used by well-known artists.

Intro to Art

• 9-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• This course meets the credit toward VPAA graduation requirements.

This course is for high school students. This art course has been created according to the face to face WO Introduction to Art curriculum objectives which are aligned with the Michigan Visual Art Standards. Each unit has direct instruction with an artist statement and a specific project or multiple projects. 

Personal Finance 

• 10th -12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Some sections will be offered as Online Learning: Blended Class

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement.

This course will expose students to the exciting world of personal finance.  Students will focus on income and expense management, credit, saving, investing, renting a residence, buying a residence, and purchasing a vehicle.  Course work will include projects and simulations through the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software as well as online resources.  Students in this class will learn how to make wise decisions with regard to their personal economic well being. 

Personal Computing

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement

• Recommended for all college bound students

This course is designed to develop and expand student abilities in the areas of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), charting, database, presentation software (PowerPoint), desktop publishing, and multimedia projects, using real world situations.

Coding & Programming

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Full Year

• This course meets .5  or 1.0 credit toward the senior math requirement

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of programming in Python. The material emphasizes computational thinking and promotes the development of problem-solving skills. Topics include universal coding elements (selection, loops, data structures, functions), digital audio programming, and visual graphics and animation. No prior experience in programming is required. This course can be used as a preparation for AP Computer Science A or simply an opportunity to learn a new programming language and develop your coding skillset.

AP Computer Science Principles 

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Full Year

• This course meets .5  or 1.0 credit toward the senior math requirement, 3rd science credit, or an elective

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to a variety of topics in computer science. Despite being an AP class, it is designed to be a student's first experience in computer science - no prior computer courses or knowledge necessary. Students can expect to learn about programming and algorithms, the Internet, how computers work, data processing in the modern world, and the social impacts of computing. All of these topics are studied in the context of how computers can be used to solve human problems. Students are encouraged to explore these topics in computer science and see where their interests and skills might align with computer science.

AP Computer Science - JAVA 

• 10th-12th grades

• Elective

• Full Year

• This course meets .5  or 1.0 credit toward the senior math requirement, 3rd science credit, or an elective

AP Computer Science A teaches students the programming language Java. No prior experience in Java is necessary, but students should be prepared for a fast-paced, rigorous curriculum that goes deeper than previous courses. Most students would benefit from taking either AP Computer Science Principles OR Python Fundamentals(previously called Coding and Programming in Python) OR Advanced Python prior to this course. Topics covered include computational problem-solving, data structures, algorithmic design, and code interpretation. Successful students in this class will leave with the ability to design solutions to a variety of computing problems. This course is analogous to a first-year college course in object-oriented computing.  

In addition to the virtual options listed, students are able to split enroll for in-person music courses. Many of the high school music rehearsals and performances take place outside of the regular school day as an extension of the curriculum class. All academic standards pertaining to the class are applied to rehearsals beyon the regular school day. Enrollment in any performing music class includes the expectation of attendance at all rehearsals and performances. 

WOVA students must provide their own transportation if enrolled in an in-person course.

Music Appreciation 

• 10th – 12th Grades

• Elective

• One semester

• This course meets the credit toward VPAA graduation requirements

Students will be able to identify and explain Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, 20th century and contemporary music. Students will be able to classify and describe important composers of each of these eras.  Although elements of world music will be examined, a basic understanding of the history of Western music will be emphasized.

Successful Living

• 9th-12th

• Required

• One Semester

Behaviors you choose today affect the quality of the life you live tomorrow.  Successful Living is a health class that will focus on different aspects of mental/emotional wellness, physical wellness, social wellness (including anger management and relationships), substance use,  reproductive health and Michigan Laws.  This class also fulfills the reproductive health requirement from the State of Michigan, as well as half of the physical education requirement needed for graduation.  West Ottawa believes in abstinence as the healthiest choice.  

High School Physical Wellness

• 9th-12th grade

• Elective

• One Semester

This course is designed as a prerequisite for students interested in participating in Team Sports Fitness and/or Introduction to Strength and Conditioning. Students will learn and demonstrate competency in the following areas: Motor Skills & Movement, Movement Concepts, Principles, and Knowledge, Achieving Lifelong Health, and Teamwork & Sportsmanship. Fitness concepts and activities will also be embedded throughout the course.  

First Year Language (Spanish 1)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will communicate about familiar topics using basic vocabulary and language structure.  Students will use both spoken and written communication in a variety of activities.  They will participate in both group and paired language activities.  Not only will students focus on speaking and writing the language but they will also develop successful listening, comprehension of basic language patterns and familiar topics.  Students will begin to examine the role of language learning in the career pathways and will begin to explore the role of language learning as they take their place in a society that is globally interconnected.

Second Year Language (Spanish 2)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semester

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will expand their spoken and written communication to include a broader variety of topics, while the topics remain familiar and “everyday”.    Students will also expand their successful listening comprehension to include a wider variety of topics.  Students will become more adept at reading in the language and will expand the structures that they are able to recognize, understand and use.  Students will demonstrate their skills in a variety of activities, including group and paired activities.  Students will clarify the various roles that language learning plays in the career pathways, as well as examining cultural issues more carefully.

Third Year Language (Spanish 3)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will demonstrate use of standard language structure and patterns.  Students will expand vocabulary to include most topics common to their age group.  Students will demonstrate appropriate competency in listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills.  Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a variety of activities and projects.  Students will identify their own career goals and academic goals as they relate to language  learning.  Students will apply cultural lessons to current events and other content area studies.

Fourth Year Language (Spanish 4)    

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will demonstrate use of standard language structure and patterns.  Students will expand vocabulary and demonstrate an increased competency in listening and reading comprehension, as well as speaking and writing skills.  Students will demonstrate the willingness and ability to use their language skills in authentic situations.  Students will use a variety of activities and projects to demonstrate their skill level.  Students will focus on language as applied to their career and academic goals.