Course of Study 

The information below suggests courses of study for students at WNA.  These patterns are designed as guides to meet graduation requirements and to anticipate the flow of the academic curriculum.

Academic Standing  
Students must have earned a minimum of 15 credits to become a sophomore, 30 credits to become a junior, and 45 credits to become a senior. A student who fails more than one course may not be promoted to the next grade. With the approval of the Academic Dean or the Assistant Head of School, students may enroll in a summer school program to remedy such deficiencies and proceed to the next grade.

Standard Program
9th - English 9, Physics, Algebra I, Spanish or French, Art.
10th - English 10, Chemistry, Geometry, French II or Spanish II, World History.
11th - English 11, U.S. History, Algebra II, French III or Spanish III, Biology, Art (optional).
12th - English 12, SRP/Ethics/Religion, Precalculus, French 4 or Spanish 4, History, Art or Science.

English as a Second Language (ESL)
9th - ESL English, ESL History, Algebra II, Physics, Art.
10th - English 10, Chemistry, Geometry, ESL Tutor/Support, World History.
11th - English 11, U.S. History, Precalculus, Biology, French I or Spanish I.
12th - English 12, SRP/Ethics/Religion, AP Calculus, AP Physics, French II or Spanish II, Art.

Advanced
9th - English 9, Geometry, French I or Spanish I, Physics, Art.
10th - English 10, Chemistry, Algebra II, French II or Spanish II, World History.
11th - English 11, AP U.S. History, Precalculus, French III or Spanish III, Biology, Art.
12th - English 12, SRP/Ethics/Religion, Calc./AP Calculus, French 4 or Spanish 4, AP Physics, AP Euro History.

Required Athletic Credits  
Successful completion of athletic requirements each year results in students being awarded one credit for academic transcript purposes.

Course Registration
New students are pre-registered for courses in the admissions process.  Current students start the process of course registration for the next academic year in the spring.

Course Withdrawal  
Students may withdraw from a course without penalty during the first three (3) weeks of school (for year-long courses), or the first two (2) weeks of a trimester course. The Academic Dean may reschedule students without penalty to the student. Students seeking to withdraw from a course must discuss the reason for the change with their advisor and secure the approval of the Academic Dean. Advisors will be notified of course adjustments.

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