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Course Selection Process
Course Selection Process
School counselors will meet with all students in an assembly, and in the classroom to review graduation requirements, course selections, and graduation progress.
Teachers will make recommendations for levels for next year. The counselors will then approve the selected courses when they meet with their students.
Pick your elective course(s) according to "COURSES BY GRADE" worksheet below; this will help you choose the correct courses offered for your grade level at Doherty. A maximum of 6.75 credits should be entered.
Students are able to see their progress toward graduation in WooEdu under Course Plan.
Electives will not be changed at the beginning of the school year (please select wisely this year)!
Schedule Requirements
Schedule Requirements
Typically, each student must choose six one credit courses (1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 History, 1 Foreign Language/ELL, + 1 elective) and Physical Education. Students are encouraged to select a variety of courses from our comprehensive curriculum.
Graduation Course Requirements
Graduation Course Requirements
4 credits English
4 credits Mathematics (3 of the 4 must include Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, or Trigonometry)
3 credits Science and Technology/Engineering
3 credits History/Social Science (including 1 credit World History and 1 credit U.S. History, 3rd chosen by student)
2 credits Foreign Language (of the same language)
1 credit Arts (art, theater, chorus)
5 credits additional core courses
Additionally, students must complete a physical education course each year
1 credit= full year, .5 credit= half year
COURSES BY GRADE
COURSES BY GRADE
9th Grade 26-27 Course Selection FormGrade 9 (Current 8th graders)
Final Grade 10 Course Selection FormFinal Grade 11 (26-27) Course Selection Form.pdfGrade 11 (Current 10th)
2026 Grade 12 course Selection Form.pdfGrade 12 (Current 11th)
2026 Course Selection for Grade 9.pptxGrade 9 slideshow
10th Grade Course Selection SlideshowGrade 10 Slideshow
11th Grade (26-27) -Course Selection presentation .pdfGrade 11 Slideshow
2026 Course Selection for Gr. 12.pptxGrade 12 Slideshow
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement Courses
Course work consists of college level material presented at an accelerated pace and culminating to an examination in May. Courses are recommended for students of above average motivation. Successful completion of these courses will provide students with the knowledge base and critical thinking skills needed for competitive four-year colleges.
Students are expected to:
Evaluate, synthesize, generalize, and extend from the concrete to the abstract.
Regard situations from multiple perspectives, realize implications, and recognize parallel situations.
Communicate with clarity and effectiveness.
Demonstrate sound research and study skills.
Exhibit self-confidence, intellectual flexibility, and independence.
Dual Enrollment Courses
Dual Enrollment Courses
Course work consists of college level material offered through a local higher education institution (Assumption University, Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College) and is recommended for students of above average motivation. Successful completion of these courses will provide students with the knowledge base and critical thinking skills needed for competitive four-year colleges. Open to grade 10-12, students must be in good academic standing.
Students are expected to:
Evaluate, synthesize, generalize, and extend from the concrete to the abstract.
Regard situations from multiple perspectives, realize implications, and recognize parallel situations.
Communicate with clarity and effectiveness.
Demonstrate sound research and study skills.
Exhibit self-confidence, intellectual flexibility, and independence.
Honors Courses
Honors Courses
Course work consists of standards based content presented at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments. Course work offers a solid academic foundation suitable for a wide range of post-secondary school options, including, but not limited to, four-year colleges, community colleges/training programs, and technical/vocational programs.
Students are expected to:
Demonstrate motivation to learn at an accelerated pace and the ability to organize ideas.
Analyze and evaluate specific situations.
Make inferences regarding cause and effect, similarities, and differences.
Develop sound research and study skills.
College Preparatory Courses
College Preparatory Courses
Course work consists of standard based content and offers students a solid academic foundation suitable for a wide range of post-secondary school options, including, but not limited to, four-year colleges, community colleges/training programs, and technical/vocational programs.
Students are expected to:
Learn to organize, interpret, analyze, generalize, and evaluate data.
Learn to apply and connect knowledge to life situations.
Develop sound organizational and study skills.
Develop competencies in verbal and written expression.
Mass Core Requirements for State Colleges
Mass Core Requirements for State Colleges
MATH COURSE FLOWCHART
MATH COURSE FLOWCHART
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFOGRAPHIC
COMPUTER SCIENCE INFOGRAPHIC
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