School Counseling
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower students with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to achieve their academic and career goals. Through individualized guidance, we foster personal development, promote self-advocacy, and inspire lifelong learning.
Course Selection
The course selection process at WTHS begins in December. Students, teachers, and counselors work together to find a schedule that is challenging and prepares students for their post-graduate pathway.
Here are multiple resources to help guide you and your student through the process.
Academic Course Description
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language
Other
Course Selection Worksheet
Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | |
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English | Honors English II 10022 English II 10023 | Honors English III 10032 English III 10033 AP English Language 10031 | Honors English 10042 AP English Literature 10041 DE English 10481/10491 |
Math | Honors Geometry 1022 Geometry 1023 Algebra II 1049 | Honors Algebra II 1042 Algebra II 1043 Honors Pre-Calculus 1069 AP Pre Calculus 1661 (Algebra II Pre-Rec) | Honors App Financial Literacy 1222 Math IV 1193 Honors Pre-Calculus 1062 AP Statistics 1081 AP Calculus 1071 AP Pre Calculus 1661 |
Social Studies | Honors US History Survey 3022 US History Survey 3023 AP US History 3031 | No History taken this year | Honors Psychology 3042 Psychology 3043 AP Psychology 3041 Honors Legal Aspects 3092 Legal Aspects 3093 AP World History 3011 Honors African American Studies 3262 Honors Latin American Studies 3562 Honors Latin American Studies 3562 News Media 3523 |
Science | Biology 2013 Honors Physics 2062 Physics 2063 Honors Chemistry 2042 Chemistry 2043 AP Physics 2521 | Honors Physics 2062 Physics 2063 Honors Chemistry 2042 Chemistry 2043 AP Environmental 2231 AP Biology | No science was taken this year |
Other | Early College Worcester Virtual High School AP Art History | Early College Worcester Virtual High School AP Art History Spanish I | Early college Worcester Virtual high school AP Art History Spanish II |
WTHS Scheduling Guidelines
College
Learn more about the Common Application at their website, a universal application for multiple colleges. Students should sign up in the summer of their Junior year to start completing their applications.
Explore Naviance, a tool that helps students research colleges and careers throughout high school. Students complete Interest Surveys to align their strengths and interests with potential career pathways.
Students should view this scholarship list, which is frequently updated with new opportunities for students. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest scholarships available.
Career
WTHS offers multiple opportunities for students to explore potential career pathways.
Co-op
Shop Job Sights
Community Opportunities
MassCIS
Summer Jobs
Naviance is a resource to help students research and learn about different career opportunities and fields of study. Students can access this resource through their CLEVER account.
Masshire has many resources available to students and parents. Particularly useful is their apprenticeship webpage. Please access MassHire through their website.
Masshire Career Information System (MassHire CIS) is a wonderful tool that is free to everyone! Please access MassHire CIS through their website.
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Other Resources
Graduation Requirements
This is a quick guide to WPS graduation requirements. For a detailed description please refer to the Worcester Public School handbook.
In order to graduate students must: