Secondary
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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 and grammar. High school students are encouraged to enroll in Pre AP® English to prepare for AP® English Literature.
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.
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.
Mathematics
Beginning in seventh grade, a two-track approach is used to accommodate the needs of more students. One track begins with Algebra I in seventh grade, the other in eighth grade. Students in both tracks must earn three math credits in grades 9-12. Qualifying high school students may take courses in AP® Calculus AB and AP® Calculus BC.
Physical Education/Health
All students in grades 6-8 are required to take physical education. Physical education courses focus on the five aspects of health: physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental. High school students are required to take two years of PE/Health.
Religious Studies and Ethics
All students are enrolled in a Bible class every semester. Courses include study in Old and New Testament literature and culture, the history of the Jewish nation and the Christian fellowship and Biblical ethics 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 world history and geography, as well as a more in-depth look at western and eastern cultures. High school students study world cultures, world history, American history, international politics, and economics. High school students are encouraged to enroll in Pre AP® social studies in order to prepare them for courses such as AP® World History, AP® Human Geography, and AP® Government.
Yearbook
Each year the yearbook staff produces a record of the activities and events which occurred during the school year.