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Course Selection

Each school year offers a fresh opportunity to chart a course to career, college and life success. We want each student to graduate – on time – with identified plans for their future. Your high school experiences can help you discover your interests and learn how you learn best. We have so many options for you to explore career paths, earn college credits and gain real-world skills while you fulfill high school graduation requirements.

The course selection process for all students begins at the start of the second semester. Student selection of courses in all subject areas must be made for both semesters of the next year. All students should carefully plan their entire program for the year with assistance and guidance from parents/guardians, teachers and counselors. 

We’re here to help. Take time to consider and plan. Review course options. Weigh what challenges and interests you. Consider your path for the future. Engage with teachers and staff who are here to consult with you and support you as you make your choices!

Course Selection Process and Program of Studies 2024-2025

The Program of Studies outlines all course offerings and provides descriptions of each course.  We ask parents and students to review this document and all of its important information as they begin the process of selecting courses for 2024-25. Click the button below to view the Program of Studies and the grade-level course selection sheets and instructions.

Program of Studies

Spotlight on Senior Internships

Take a look at WHS seniors from the Class of 2023, Alyssa W. who interned at Steinbach Veterinary Hospital, and Bella R. who interned at Centre Square Fire Company. The Senior Internship Program has been a part of Wissahickon High School for decades, allowing twelth-grade students to participate in half day internships to earn academic credit in an occupation field of their choosing for a semester or the entire school year. Mrs. Inderbitzin shared that "this experience helps seniors determine if their career path is the right fit for them while walking away with a greater appreciation for what it means to be a professional employee." Thirty-five students interned at local organizations or within WSD.

Senior Interns

 

Key Contacts
Main Phone: 215-619-8112
 

Dr. Karen Haney
Acting Principal
Ext. 8010

Jim Kelly
Assistant Principal
Ext. 8011

Lisa Becker
Interim Assistant Principal
Ext. 8013

Richard Fry
Interim Assistant Principal
Ext. 8022

Joanne DeLuca
Secretary to the Principal
Ext. 8009

Nina Anello
Secretary to Assistant Principal
Ext. 8025

Lisa Stoler
Secretary to Assistant Principal - Ext. 8023
 

Important Dates
 

Week of January 1, 2024
Course selection materials are distributed to students.

January 10, 2024 (In-Person)
Program of Studies Night, Jr.
Current 8th Gr. Students Only
Time: 6:00 p.m.

January 11, 2024
Online Program of Studies Night
Parents/Guardians &/or 8th-11th Gr. Students
Video and live Microsoft Teams Break-Out sessions
Time: 7:00 p.m.

January 2024 
Students begin to enter Course Selections electronically

January 22—March 1, 2024 
Secondary School Counselors will meet individually with students to discuss their selections.

Week of March 11, 2024 
Course Verification Sheets posted to Portal

April 5, 2024 
Deadline to return Course Verification Sheets with corrections for level or elective changes and Parental Waiver of Recommendations

May 3, 2024
Deadline to turn in syllabus for Alternative Course Work

August 9, 2024
Deadline to take final exams for Alternative Course Work