Further Information
If you have additional questions contact a high school counselor or administrator at 994-5000
or Mr. Jim Nicolette, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, at 738-5730.
Career Pathway Guide
Review reccomended credit hours by career path.
High School Curriculum
The core curriculum is a set of expectations all students should achieve in order to progress in their schooling. It is intended to assure that every student has acquired the knowledge and skillsnecessary for effective adult living.
WOHS implemented an trimester schedule in 2004-05, allowing for longer blocks of in-depth learning time and extended opportunities for students to earn more credits and take more courses of interest.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a diploma from WOHS, students must complete a minimum of 28 credit hours of study during their four years from grades 9-12.
Detailed Graduation Requirements
To assist students and parents in understanding the new graduation requirements, the brochure below was created as a general overview of all required courses.
Overview Brochure of General Requirements
Course Sequence Guide
To further assist students with planning and scheduling of their courses, the following sequence guides, for each respective core area, are provided below.
English Course Sequence Guide Math Course Sequence Guide Science Course Sequence Guide Social Studies Course Sequence Guide
Goals and Objectives
At WOHS we are working to deliver a curriculum that prepares our students for living effectively today and in the future. This means our curricula reflect the requirements set forth in the State of Michigan Essential Goals and Objectives for the various subjects taught.
The West Ottawa School District also abides by ten Learner Exit Outcomes (LEOs) for all high school graduates.
Our Graduates Will Be:
- Complex Thinkers
- Flexible Adapters
- Problem Solvers
- Effective Communicators
- Cooperative and Collaborative Workers
- Self-Directed Achievers
- Responsible and Involved Citizens
- Skilled and Active Learners
- Caring Individuals
- Innovative, Quality Producers
LEOs provide direction for the development of district curricula and instructional techniques.
Over the last decade, each academic area has been enhanced and realigned with the state's core curriculum recommendations, new state mandates, and the district's LEOs. In an effort to meet the individual needs of our students, over fifty new course offerings have been added to the High School curriculum in the last several years. These include advanced placement courses, honors courses, and a broad range of elective opportunities.
Alternative Education
The Fore Core Plus program provides fourth year students with the opportunity to seek a GED Endorsement on their diploma while maintaining their status as West Ottawa High School student. Of the 25 students who entered the program during the 2006-07 school year, 68% successfully completed the state GED requirements and have graduated with their class.
Vocational Education
The OAISD Careerline Tech Center offers semester, one-year and two-year programs in a variety of vocational/technical areas for juniors and seniors:
- 221 students attended Tech Center programs in 2006-07 (179, in 2005-06, 210 in 2004-05, 187 in 2003-04, 167 in 2002-03)
Career programs enable students to earn course credit while exploring career options, gaining job experience, and discovering the connection between the classroom and the workplace.
Number of 2006-07 participants:
- 201 Career Explorers
- 33 Career Interns
- 222 Coop Students
- 7 Students Serving on Community Boards
(Programs also include career roundtables, apprenticeships, Junior Achievement)
