Course Selection Guide 2024-2025 - Class of 2026 - New Course Selection

Sep 27, 2026

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Course selection guide for the School Counselor focused on the Class of 2026 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Presents what students and families will find, including academic and career planning, first choice, career clusters, graduation requirements, course progression, prerequisites, and department descriptions with core and elective courses. Explains graduation credit requirements, math track impacts, and Career Tech options. Provides the WASHS block schedule, rules for singles/PLT, course weight and GPA examples for General, Honors, Early to College/College in the HS, and AP.

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Course Selection Guide 2024-2025

What You Will Find in the Course Selection Guide

Graduation Requirements

WASHS Block Schedule

Course Weight

Course Selection 2024-2025 Mr. Luke Leidy, M.Ed. School Counselor Class of 2026 NEW COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2024-2025 What will you find in the course selection guide? ➔ Academic & Career Planning ◆ What is First Choice? ◆ Career Clusters ◆ Graduation Requirements and Course Progression ● *** (VERY Important-many new changes) ● Link: Graduation Requirements Progression ◆ Prerequisites ➔ Department Descriptions ◆ Core Courses ◆ Elective Courses ➔ Course Selection GUIDE Online ◆ Link: WASHS Course Selection Guide 2024-25 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Class of 2026-WASHS Requirements • Will need 25.5 credits instead of the 23.5 credits. • Math Track Determines Elective Requirements • Class of 2026-Career Tech • For now, we will focus on 3-semester track for Career Tech (Program Completer) . • Additional Math requirement (for some, not all) . • Some learners might be on the 2-semester track (Mr. Leidy will meet with these learners) . Why is Graduation Important? Story Time! 18 years of age NO experience 45 years of age 25 years of work experience (in a relevant field) WASHS Block Schedule | Block 1
84 minutes (2 40-minute singles) | 7:35 am- 8:59 am | 1a-7:35 am-8:15 am
1b-8:19 am-8:59 am | | --- | --- | --- | | PLT
Personalized Learning Time | 9:03 am-9:29 am | | | Block 2
84 minutes (2 40-minute singles) | 9:33 am-
10:57 am | 2a-9:33 am-10:13 am
2b-10:17 am-10:57 am | | Block 3
82-86-minute classes (no singles) | A lunch | 10:57 am-11:27 am (lunch)
11:31 am-12:57 pm (class) | | | B lunch | 11:28 am-11:58 am (lunch)
11:01 am-11:28 am; 12:02 pm-12:57 pm (class) | | | C lunch | 11:58 am-12:28 pm (lunch)
11:01 am-11:58 am; 12:31-12:57 pm (class) | | | D lunch | 12:27 pm-12:57 pm (lunch)
11:01 am-12:27 pm (class) | | Block 4
84 minutes (2 40-minute singles) | 1:01 pm- 2:25 pm | 4a-1:01 pm-1:41 pm
4b-1:45 pm-2:25 pm | ● Singles in all blocks (except Block 3)! ● In 24/25 – All AP Courses are Singles! ● PLT – Personalized Learning Time ● Flexibility for AP Science Labs ● Clubs & Student Organizations ○ Group Counseling Services ○ Psychoeducation Lessons ○ Leader in Me Lessons ● All block classes are between 82-86 minutes, allowing for more consistency in class lengths and content coverage . Course Weight | Course Level | Weight | Learner Responsibility | GPA Example
(Earned ﬁnal average of 90%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General | 1.0 •
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• | Actively participate during class
Use provided class time wisely to complete assignments
Complete and submit required homework assignments by the due date Study for tests and quizzes | 90% x 1.0 = 90%(A) in
cumulative GPA calculation. | | Honors | 1.05 •
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• | More Rigorous than regular courses and can boost your GPA
Faster pace
Learners can expect more time studying, projects, and work outside of school No college credit given | 90% x 1.05 = 94.5%(A) in cumulative GPA calculation. | | Early to College and College in the HS | 1.10
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• | College courses are taken at a local college campus
•Unless the course is (college in the classroom)
Work closely with college advisor and school counselor to select courses An application must be completed
•Learner must be accepted to the college to take courses there Learner provides documentation of the earned letter grade from the Institution | 90% x 1.10 = 99%(A) in cumulative GPA calculation. | | Advanced Placement (AP) | 1.15
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• | Rigorous – similar pace to a college level course AP courses can provide college credit
•If you pass the AP Exam
•Most colleges accept a score of 4 and 5 ~ sometimes 3 ~ on AP Exams Learner holds primary responsibility for success | 90% x 1.15 = 103.5%(A) in cumulative GPA calculation. |

FAQs

What graduation requirements change for the Class of 2026 in 2024-2025 planning?

The guide states students will need 25.5 credits instead of 23.5 credits and includes specific requirements such as Career Tech for the Class of 2026 and additional math for some learners.

How does the WASHS block schedule work for students?

It outlines four blocks with specific start and end times, lunch periods, and Personalized Learning Time (PLT). It also notes singles in all blocks except Block 3, with flexibility for AP Science Labs.

How do course levels affect GPA calculations under the course weight system?

The guide lists weights for General (1.0), Honors (1.05), Early to College/College in the HS (1.10), and AP (1.15), and provides GPA example calculations using an earned final average of 90%.

Sep 27, 2026

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