Secondary
College and Career Counseling
The secondary counseling program is designed to assist students in post-graduation plans. The Career Counselor is available to meet with students and parents by appointment. WYIS also offers a college and career planning elective (½ credit) recommended for students in grades 11-12, or for those with one year remaining at WYIS. Students receive assistance in their college search, in deciding upon a course of post-secondary study, and in college applications. They learn about their personality style and set goals for the future. They receive help in college preparation exams. They write a resume and take part in a mock job interview. The course is often paired with Service Learning (also ½ credit). To help achieve learning goals, two assessments (한국어，中文) are given to students every year – once in the fall and spring.
Drama/Choir
Student dramatic productions and concerts are open to students who wish to develop their abilities and express their creative gifts in this way.
English
All students take English courses which include the study of literature, composition, communication, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking/logic. Grades 6-8 English courses focus on skill development through thematic literature studies. Students will develop a foundation in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to prepare them for specialized courses in high school. Grades 9-12 courses include Composition and Communication, World Literature, American Literature, English Literature, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (a college-level course). The program is set up to prepare students to succeed in an English-speaking university program or job placement.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
WYIS incorporates ESOL learning into a 3-skill comprehensive ELT approach for academic students. The courses use interactive and communicative activities, while still focusing on skill building, to prepare students for academic content. Language proficiencies are articulated from beginning to advanced levels. Students are placed according to language proficiency assessment results.
Fine Arts
Middle school students take semester courses in studio art and introduction to art forms. The courses introduce students to a variety of art and art forms. Middle school students are introduced to a type of art or medium each quarter (i.e. drawing, painting, sculpture, installations, etc.). High school students may choose courses in studio art, including AP® Studio Design and art history. Art history provides an overview of art history from prehistoric art to contemporary art, including both western and non-western art traditions. Advanced Placement Studio Design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Students are required to prepare and submit a design portfolio.
Music
In the first semester, middle school students learn music theory and musicianship which includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading, singing, and ear training. From the second semester onward, middle school students will acquaint themselves with music history (from the baroque period to 21th Century). Students will have a chance to share their favorite music and stars in class.
Mandarin Chinese
Students who are proficient in English will study Mandarin Chinese in grades 6-8. Students are assessed and placed into a Chinese class appropriate to their skill level. The classes stress both spoken and written Chinese with particular emphasis on acquiring basic listening and speaking skills in contemporary Mandarin.
The students will study over 250 of the most commonly used Chinese characters and, in order to establish a solid foundation for future learning, particular emphasis will be placed on mastery of the 54 most common radicals. Cultural experiences are also essential for language mastery so the class will take advantage of local cultural assets, including film festivals, museums and celebrations. High School students may elect to take advanced Chinese courses, including AP® Chinese Language and Culture, to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
Math
The middle school math curriculum includes Course 2 (6th grade), Pre-Algebra (7th grade), and Algebra I (8th grade). This track can be modified based on students' proficiency. The high school math courses that are offered include Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP® Calculus AB, and AP® Statistics. Students are required to receive 3 credits of math for graduation. Students must take the proper pre-requisites before taking an AP® course. The high school track can also be modified according to students' needs and proficiency.
Physical Education/Health
All middle school students are enrolled in an integrated physical education and health course. Students learn a variety of sports and activities while analyzing important health issues. High school students are required to take two years of Health and Wellness (1 & 2). These courses are designed to teach students the necessary physical skills, knowledge and personal-social attributes needed to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. This is done through three days of physical education and two days of health education per week.
Religious Studies and Ethics
All students are enrolled in a Bible class every semester. The middle school curriculum includes courses in Old and New Testament literature and culture, as well as the history of the Jewish nation and Christian fellowship. High school courses of study include New Testament Survey, Attributes of God, Hermeneutical Studies, An Apologetic for Scripture, and Understanding the Times: A Worldview Comparison. Each of these courses examines a variety of ways in which biblical ethics can be applied to contemporary issues. All courses are taught on an academic basis and receive academic credit.
Science
Middle school students will take a combination of Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. The core curriculum in the high school is comprised of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. AP® Courses are available in Physics B and Chemistry.
Social Studies
The middle school social studies curriculum includes the study of Geography (6th graders), US History and World History I (7-8th graders). High school students study World History II, Economics, East Asian History, Chinese History, History of Christianity, and AP® Comparative Government.
Yearbook
Each year the yearbook staff produces a record of the activities and events that occurred during the school year.