Self-Initiated Learning Opportunities - Grades 10, 11, 12

Classroom assistants in teaching (CATs) will have an opportunity to work cooperatively with a faculty advisor in preparing and implementing hands-on, inquiry-driven, standards-based activities.  In doing so, CATs will explore personal interests in specific content areas for as many periods as the advisor’s and student’s schedules allow.   This course is graded pass or fail. CATs may not be used to fulfill graduation requirements.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval (Quarterly up to full year course, open to grades 10, 11, and 12.)

 

Independent Study provides students with the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the high school curriculum in any academic or occupational discipline for a semester. In order to participate, a student must obtain a faculty sponsor and make a formal application to that sponsor and the lead teacher. The application to be submitted for approval must include a topic, course outline of the proposed area of study, appropriate course outcomes, and the assessments that will be utilized to demonstrate course rigor and mastery. Once the proposal has been approved by the building level administrator, the student will sign a contract detailing the work to be completed under the auspices of the faculty sponsor. Advanced Independent Study may not be used to fulfill graduation requirements. 

Prerequisite: For Honors Credit - Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in a prior department CP course, 75% or higher in a prior department Honors course or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Semester course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

 

Weymouth High School recognizes the need to continuously meet the needs of the diverse learning population within the school.  Toward that end, WHS has expanded its offering of on-line learning experiences to help students achieve their academic goals.  Weymouth High School’s on-line learning program provides core and elective instruction in virtual and blended learning environments.  The on-line learning emphasizes instructional content in core and elective subjects for students who may need to recover and accrue credits for graduation, participate in Advanced Placement courses, or prepare for standardized assessments.  All on-line courses match the level of quality and rigor that are found in traditional Weymouth High School classrooms.  Students who wish to participate in on-line learning must seek approval from their guidance counselor and grade level administrator prior to enrollment.    

Prerequisite:  For Honors Credit, Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in a prior department CP course, 75% or higher in a prior department Honors course or teacher recommendation and department approval.