Academics

List of 7 items.

• Advanced Placement (AP)

  WLHS participates in the national College Board Advanced Placement Program. These courses align to rigorous, college-level, standards set by the College Board and are taught by our faculty. AP courses prepare students to take a subject specific exam and potentially earn college credit in selected academic areas. AP courses have a heavier workload and are more time-consuming than most other courses in the same discipline. AP students are encouraged to take the corresponding national exam the following spring at an approximate cost of $95 per exam.
  
  WLHS offers the following these AP courses:
  

  • AP 2D Art & Design
  • AP 3D Art & Design
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Drawing
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language & Culture
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. History

• Graduation Requirements

  We have the following minimum requirements which must be met for graduation. Some of the credits must be in specific, required courses.
  
  

  • Theology - 4.0 units
  • English - 4.0 units
  • Science - 3.0 units
  • Mathematics - 3.0 units
  • Social Studies - 3.0 units (Including completion of Civics Test)
  • Health/Phy Ed - 1.5 units
  • Fine Arts or Practical Arts - 0.5 units
  • Electives - 5.0 units

  24 units total
  

  
  

  To find out more about how WLHS is implementing the new math and science initiative Project Lead the Way, or to find out more about the Advanced Placement courses offered at WLHS, click here.

• Course Values

  All full year courses are worth one credit and one-semester courses are worth one-half credit.

• Course Load

  All students must carry a minimum of 7.0 credits.
  
  The following types of courses must be included in the specified year with the remaining credits from elective courses.
  

  • FRESHMEN: theology, English, science, mathematics, and Christian health & wellness.
  • SOPHOMORES: theology, English, science, mathematics, social studies and physical education.
  • JUNIORS: theology, English, social studies, and physical education.
  • SENIORS: theology, social studies, and English, unless already completed as electives.

• Course Selection

  FRESHMEN placement in classes is based on the entrance exam, a review of their previous achievement test scores, a recommendation from the eighth grade teacher or principal, and family recommendations.
  
  CONTINUING STUDENTS need a “C” or better in many courses to be automatically cleared to take the next course in sequence. A “C” or better is the definition of successfully completing a course. After serious evaluation a parental override could be submitted if a student has a “C-” or “D+.”  Courses which have been taken and passed, but need a higher level of competency, may be retaken to allow the student to progress to the next course in sequence. The higher grade received will be the official grade for the course but credit will only be awarded one time for taking the course. Courses should be selected which contribute to the young Christian’s life plan.

• Project Lead the Way

  WLHS is proud to offer Project Lead the Way©, a demanding engineering based program. Project Lead the Way was designed to address the shortage of engineers in the United States. Students who participate in Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s four-year program will be prepared for the strenuous science and engineering classes offered at the best colleges and universities.
  
  Classes included in the Project Lead the Way tract are: 

  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Principles of Engineering
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Engineering Design and Development

• Testing Information

  All sophomores are required to take the PreACT assessment.
  
  Juniors are encouraged to take the PSAT test. This is a great tool to use to prepare for other standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. The PSAT scores are also used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.
  
  All juniors are required to take the ACT during their junior year as regulated by Wisconsin DPI.
  
  College-bound students are also encouraged to take SAT at the end of their Junior year or at the beginning of their Senior year. Be sure to check which test is required for the colleges being considered.