Specialty Course Offerings

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Based on their performance on rigorous, national AP Examinations, students can earn credit, advanced  placement, or both, for college. The Advanced Placement Program is best known for giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credit, to save on  college tuition, and even to graduate early from college.

This offers students opportunities to earn high school and college credit. The content and the rigor of the classes that align with the offerings at the post-secondary institute will allow a junior or senior who earns at least a “B” in an eligible WSHS class to obtain a certificate that will entitle them to the credits at Minnesota State College Southeast. There is no cost to the student. 

Blended courses combine face-to-face interaction with web-based instruction. The degree to which blended courses utilize traditional classroom instruction and
online learning varies.

Concurrent Enrollment offers students the option of staying on the WSHS campus to receive college credit. Students who enroll in concurrent enrollment must complete college enrollment requirements and perform at a designated level in the class. Upon completion, the student is awarded high school AND college credit.

Honors courses alter the curriculum in terms of depth, quality of product and pace of content. They promote higher level thinking skills and provide opportunities for a
variety of extended projects. Solid background in the content area and a mature work ethic are highly recommended. Successful completion of the honors course is clearly defined on the student’s transcript.

WSHS offers classes that allow students time away from the WSHS campus. In a
work environment or community service project, students spend time during the
school day outside of the building. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.