Enriched Academic Opportunities
Enriched Academic Opportunities
for Students at Waverly High School
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Exam Option
High School Credit/College Credit
Junior or Senior
Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement United States History
Advanced Placement Calculus
Advanced Placement English
o Approximate Student Expenses: $84 examination fee; TREMENDOUS difference between current college tuition expenses and AP exam fee
o Exams: 3-hour exam(s) in May; multiple choice and free response questions
o Scores: 1-5; some colleges accept 3 and above -- most accept 4 and above
o See course descriptions for more information
o College Board Website: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com
Nebraska Wesleyan University Honors Academy English 001
High School Credit/College Credit
Senior
Dual credit course taught through Advanced Placement English
See AP English course description for more information
Nebraska Wesleyan University Honors Academy Calculus 1
High School Credit/College Credit
Senior
Dual credit course taught through Advanced Placement Calculus
See AP Calculus course description for more information
Southeast Community College - Tech Prep Options
High School Credit/College Credit
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
WHS Accounting and Advanced Accounting courses can substitute for Principles of Accounting I at SCC
WHS Web Design course can be substituted for Web Page Fundamentals or Computer Programming Technology at SCC
See course descriptions for more information
Enrichment Tutoring Program
High School Credit
Junior or Senior by Selection Only
Credit-based tutoring program for advanced students to provide academic assistance to peers
Selection of students made by faculty
Foreign Language Advancement
High School Credit
Junior or Senior by Permission Only
Completion of 2 years of upper level foreign language in one academic year
5th year language courses
See course teacher for opportunity
Southeast Community College Distance Learning
College Credit
Junior or Senior
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
o 3 credit-hour courses
o All courses transferable to a 4-year college
Transfer guides & matriculation matrix available at: http://www.southeast.edu/Links/LINKS.HTM
Approximate Student Expenses: $215 tuition; plus book fees
Courses meet M-W-F for 50 minutes in the WHS Distance Learning Lab
Prerequisite: Junior or senior with 86% GPA or above
See REGISTRATION FORM in counseling office
Southeast Community College Automotive Program
High School Credit/College Credit
Junior or Senior
Advanced Auto: Introductory college-level automotive course at SCC
o 3 credit-hour course
o Approximate Student Expenses: Tuition paid and book provided by WHS
o Course meets M-F from 8:00-9:30 AM at SCC
o Prerequisite: Successful completion of Auto Tech at WHS
o See REGISTRATION FORM included in this booklet
Engine Operation and Design: Second course in automotive program at SCC
o 3 credit-hour course
o Approximate Student Expenses: $215 tuition; book provided by WHS
o Course meets: M-F from 9:30 11:00 AM at SCC
o Prerequisite: Passing grade in Advanced Auto at SCC and required COMPASS scores
o See REGISTRATION FORM included in this booklet
Nebraska Wesleyan University Special Non-Degree Program
College Credit
Senior by Permission Only
Students select any 3 credit-hour course available at NWU
(Course prerequisites must be observed)
Approximate Student Expense: current student fees and the cost of books -- student tuition is waived.
IF student attends Wesleyan upon high school graduation ALL credit hours completed at Wesleyan will be on students college transcript; IF student wishes to transfer these credits to a different college student must pay full tuition price for course(s) taken.
See principal for permission to arrange NWU class for senior year schedule
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Advanced Scholars Program
College Credit
Senior
3 credit-hour courses offered through WHS
Approximate Student Expenses: $45.00 UNL application fee, $100 per credit hour, plus books and materials
Eligibility Requirements: Seniors with a 86% GPA and above; recommendation from a high school teacher; approval from high school principal; signed parent contract
See REGISTRATION FORM included in this booklet
College-Level Independent Studies
College Credit
Senior by Permission Only
Independently arranged courses through SCC, UNL or NWU
See principal for permission to arrange on-campus class for senior year schedule
High School Independent Study Enrichment Program
High School Credit
Sophomore, Junior or Senior by Permission Only
Independent development of advanced topics outside current curriculum
Must see course teacher for opportunity
See REGISTRATION FORM included in this book
Individual Advanced Academic Plans
High School Credit
All Grades by Permission Only
Individually arranged plans to differentiate and enrich current curriculum
See counselor for more information
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study High School
High School Credit
All Grades
Individually selected courses to enhance curriculum
Students select and pay for high school courses provided by UNL
See counselor for more information
Southeast Community College, ESU 6, & Waverly High School
Career Academy Partnership
Junior or Senior
What is the Career Academy partnership?
Area high schools, including Waverly High School, have partnered with Southeast Community College and the ESU 6 to bring students additional opportunities to learn about careers of interest to them through coursework, hands-on opportunities, and field experiences.
What careers areas are available through the Academy partnership?
Health occupations and education occupations these were selected based on employment forecasts that show a huge demand in the future for knowledgeable, skilled employees in these rewarding career areas.
Who is eligible to participate in the career academy?
Any junior or senior interested in pursuing a career or further education at the post-secondary level in the areas of health or education can participate. Any student who is interested in a relevant and exciting educational experience that allows him/her to gain a head start in pursuing a career in health or education should seriously consider participating. (Each student may only participate in one academy.)
How will an academy fit in a students schedule?
Currently, students are only being scheduled in the academy fall course offerings spring academy offerings will be arranged with students at a later time. Students must devote two class periods in the fall to the Career Academy because the Career Academy will run daily for 90 minutes using both 4th and 5th periods (with the exception of Medical Terminology I which is an on-line course).
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, academy students will work on the introductory course at the high school through internet-based assignments and through portfolio development. On Tuesday and Thursday, students will travel to an off-site location in Lincoln for class. Health occupation students will go to Bryan-LGH and education occupation students will go to SCCs Lincoln Campus. Students will be scheduled for an early lunch in order to attend class at noon in Lincoln. They will return to the high school by 2:00 PM for 6th period.
How will students get to the off-site location?
Each student is responsible for his/her own transportation.
Can students earn college credit? What is the expense of the course?
The Introduction to Health Careers course is for high school credit only (10 credits) therefore, there is no fee for this course. The Introduction to Education course is a dual credit course (10 high school credits and 3 college credits) therefore, students will pay tuition to SCC (rate to be determined). The Medical Terminology I course is for 2 college credits only and tuition must be paid directly to SCC.
Tuition assistance may be awarded through need-based scholarships to students who may have difficulty paying for tuition.
**Health Occupations Career Academy
Introduction to Health Careers (10 high school credits)
*2 period course in the fall semester
*M-W-F @ Waverly High School
*T-TH @ Bryan-LGH in Lincoln; student provides transportation
*Career-related field trips and experiences will be arranged throughout the semester
(Please Note: students may miss additional classes to attend field-related events)
Medical Terminology I (2 college credits)
*1 period course in the fall semester
*M-F at Waverly High School; independent, on-line course instruction
*Must pay tuition to SCC for enrollment
*Career-related field trips and experiences will be arranged throughout the semester
(Please Note: students may miss additional classes to attend field-related events)
**Education Occupations Career Academy
Introduction to Education Careers (10 high school credits & 3 college credits)
*2 period course in the fall semester
*M-W-F @ high school
*T-TH @ SCC in Lincoln; student provides transportation
*Must pay tuition to SCC for enrollment
*Career-related field trips and experiences will be arranged throughout the semester
(Please Note: students may miss additional classes to attend field-related events)
Additional (Non-Credit) Enriched Academic Opportunities at WHS:
Academic Quiz Bowl Teams
All grades
Book Clubs
All grades
Library Writing Contests
All grades
Enrichment Job Shadowing
All grades
Academic Mentoring at Hamlow Elementary or Waverly Intermediate School
Junior or Senior
District 145 Public Schools
and
Educational Service Unit #6, Milford, Nebraska
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