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- Business & Technology
620)
1 credit
Grades 10-12
Accounting I provides the student with a fundamental understanding of the accounting cycle, from opening a set of books through preparing the end-of-period financial statements.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(935)
.5 or 1 credit
This is an advanced studio/portfolio art course.
- .5 credit
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(843)
.5 credit
This course is for students interested in working in the fashion industry. They will utilize elements and principles of design to create apparel and other items.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(747)
1 credit
Advanced Solid Modeling will enable the student to work with advanced designs and assemblies.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
153/154)
.5 or 1 credit
Students will be able to follow their chosen theatrical focus to bring their skills and knowledge in these college applications and interviews/auditions, by furthering their acting, directing, and/or playwriting skills, also adding in the focus of Musical Theater!
- .5 credit
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(755/757)
.5 or 1 credit
This course is for students seriously considering a college major in mass communications.
- .5 credit
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Mathematics
(412)
1 credit
This course provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts. This course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(410)
1 credit
This course provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts. It deepens and extends the understanding of functions by comparing and contrasting them with each other.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Mathematics
(422)
1 credit
This course expands on the topics of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(420)
1 credit
This course expands on the topics of Algebra I and provides further in-depth development of the concept of a function.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Mathematics
(415)
1 credit
This course provides a formal development of algebraic skills and concepts.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(416)
1 credit
This course continues the formal development of algebraic skills and concepts from Algebra 1 Part A.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(541)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Honors Biology 1 is strongly recommended
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a rigorous course that is designed to prepare students for post-secondary study or those planning to pursue careers in the biological or medical sciences.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Music & Art
(941)
.5 credit
This is a one-semester course that introduces students to the history of animation, styles, and techniques. Students will watch, discuss, and critique important animation masterworks.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(234)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
This course examines the development of how human beings changed over time and how technology affects our behavior.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(545)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Honors Biology 1 is strongly recommended.
The course will prepare students for post-secondary study or those planning to pursue careers in medical sciences.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(540)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Honors Chemistry is strongly recommended.
The course will prepare students for post-secondary study or those planning to pursue careers in physical or medical sciences.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(707)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
The course introduces students to computer science using the industry-standard Java programming language and presents fundamental topics that include problem solving, algorithms, and abstraction.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(704)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. This is a college-level introduction to computational thinking / programming course following the College Board AP Computer Science Principles standards.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(919)
1 credit
This course involves advanced studies into 18th century western classical music.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(544)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course will prepare students for post-secondary study or those who are planning to pursue careers in the engineering or physical sciences fields.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(627)
.5 credit
“There’s an App for that.” In this course students will learn how to create an App to run on a smartphone.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(945) 1 credit
The Portfolio is intended to organize an image on a picture plane in order to communicate content. Effective design is possible whether one uses representational or abstract approaches to art.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(946) 1 credit
The Portfolio is intended to address sculptural issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(947)1 credit
The portfolio is intended to address a very broad range of drawing issues and media.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(241)
1 credits
Grade 10
This course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- College Credit
- Grade 10
- Business & Technology
(724)
1 credit
Grades 10-12
Students explore different styles of architecture.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(548)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
In this course, students will explore the underlying principles of life, earth, and physical science in the study of the universe.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(734)
.5 credit
This course develops the fundamental skills in drawing, presenting and interpreting ideas, shapes, and concepts using the graphic language of AutoCAD.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- PTech
- cte
- Science
(571)
1 credit
Grades 9-12
Offered in school years that begin in an odd numbered year (ex: 2025-2026)
This course will explore the areas of flying and unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(871)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course provides students with essential baking and pastry skills.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(872)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course covers preparation and presentation of individual hot and cold plated desserts using a variety of plating techniques. Plate design and menu concepts for pre-plated and a’ la minute service are emphasized.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(873)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course provides an introduction to the skills, techniques and equipment of artisan bread and viennoiserie production through a variety of lean, enriched and laminated yeast dough products.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(901)
1 credit
This is a performance class studying the finest band literature in a variety of styles.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(521)
1 credit
Grades 9-10
In this course, students will develop an understanding of the important ideas and issues in the life sciences (ex: public health, environment, genetic engineering).
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Business & Technology
(733)
.5 credit
Detailed manufacturing part prints are the graphical representation of what the finished product should look like and the specifications required to make it.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- PTech
- cte
- Business & Technology
(637)
Offered in school years that begin in an even numbered year (ex: 2022-2023)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of business relationships and contracts that he/she will encounter throughout his/her lifetime.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
450)
1 credit
This is a course in mathematical analysis that covers limits, derivatives, integration, and practical applications, along with all other concepts covered in Calculus 452.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(460)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Calculus AP (450)
This course is an extension of Calculus AP (450) and will prepare students for the Calculus BC exam, where extensive independent study is required.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(452)
1 credit
Students investigate functions, limits and continuity, differentiation through velocity applications, finding slopes and tangents of functions, maximum and minimum points, points of inflection and optimization problems.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Career
(061)
1 credit
Grade 12
This course provides students the opportunity to enter the professional work force in an internship capacity.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Career
(060)
1 credit
Grade 12
This course engages students in the various aspects of career exploration and the employment process
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(933)
.5 credit
This is a general foundation course in clay open to students in grades 9-12. Students are introduced to the history and basic hand building of ceramics art through readings, multimedia and teacher presentations.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(531)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Completion of Algebra 1 strongly recommended
In this Chemistry course, students will experience both traditional and discovery methods for investigating modern chemical concepts.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(943)
.5 credit
This course will explore and improve student’s art skills and knowledge of picture book fundamentals.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(902/903) 🎨
1 credit
This is a complete choral course utilizing music from the 15th century to the present. The course offers vocal training as well as chorus methods of singing, use of voice, diction, articulation, etc.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(253)
1 credit
Grade 12
In this course seniors will learn how to engage with modern media and popular culture in order to develop positive citizenship.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Required Course
- Business & Technology
(640)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
The course is a presentation of the objectives and basic procedures of financial accounting based on the corporate approach.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(639)
1 credit
Offered in school years that begin in an odd numbered year (ex: 2019-2020)
This course covers the functions of business management, marketing, human resources, production, information systems, and accounting.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(728)
.5 credit
This course introduces drafting, free-hand sketching, and Computer Aided Design. Basic geometric constructions will be completed on drawing boards.
- .5 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- cte
- Business & Technology
(702)
.5 credit
Computer Basics introduces students to the inner workings of computer and network hardware through projects and hands-on lessons.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(700)
1 credit
Using a project-centered, hands-on approach, this course will include building and testing electronic circuits.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(712)
1 credit
Grades 10-12
From learning the safe use of construction tools to building full-scale projects, this hands-on course helps students explore the construction industry.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- cte
- Business & Technology
(714)
2 credits
Grades 10-12
Building on the foundations learned in Construction 1, this hands-on course helps students hone their construction skills.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- cte
- Social Studies
(229)
.5 credit
This course examines personal financial issues relating to jobs, credit, saving and spending money, as well as other economic issues that are important to young adults.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Cosmetology
(CTE985)
2 credits
Grade 10
The four year cosmetology program offers a curriculum certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education, and the Rhode Island Department of Health. This program prepares students for an entry level career in cosmetology.
- 2.0 credits
- Grade 10
- cte
- Cosmetology
(CTE986) 3 credits
Grade 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Cosmetology I with a grade of C or better. Students in Cosmetology II work daily on theory and practical skills to prepare themselves for the state licensing exam, and accumulate the required 1200 hours of hands-on experience needed for licensure.
- 3.0 credits
- Grade 11
- cte
- Cosmetology
(CTE987)
3.5 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Cosmetology II with a grade of C or better. Students in Cosmetology III work daily on theory and practical skills to prepare themselves for the state licensing exam, students work daily to accumulate the required 1200 hours of hands-on experience needed for licensure.
- 3.5 credits
- cte
- English
(158)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This semester-long elective course engages students in the practice of observing the world around them and incorporating their impressions and ideas into writing.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(159)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This semester-long elective course allows students who have already taken Creative Writing I to deepen their exploration of focus genres.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(860)
1 credit
Grades 11 – 12
In this semester course, students will explore a wide variety of careers in the food service industry. This program will include guest speakers who work in food related careers.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(823)
1 Credit
Grades 10-11
Students will continue to receive instruction in safety, sanitation and personal hygiene, and will demonstrate sound safety practices.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(810)
1 credit
Grade 9-10
In the first year of Culinary Arts the students will learn the basic food service techniques and terminology that will create a strong foundation for the subsequent years. Students will learn basic kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment identification and use, knife skills, cooking methods, weights and measures and culinary math.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Music & Art
(950)
.5 credit
This course will allow students to meet their high school arts requirement. This course of study provides an overview of the five strands of the Dance Blueprint: Dance Making, Dance Literacy, Making Connections, Working with Community and Cultural Resources, and Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(841)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course will enable the student to understand the relevance of the many skills and disciplines within design. The student will discover current trends in interior, textile and fashion design.
- .5 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(621, 622)
.5 credit
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of desktop publishing and all aspects of the preparation, production and marketing of a book.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(948)
.5 credit
Digital Art is a one-semester class open to any student interested in art.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(758)
1.0 credit
Grades 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Video or other Video class.
This course focuses on the production of drone videos for real estate companies, local advertisements and other business-related videos as well as local school stories.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(820)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This is the study of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual study of children from conception to age 1.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(821)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course continues the study of the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children with emphasis on the toddler and preschool years.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(822)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course continues the study of the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children with emphasis on the toddler and preschool years.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Medical Pathways
(971)
1 credit
The Emergency Medical Responder course prepares the EMR student to provide basic prehospital care and assessment to patients of all ages with medical conditions and traumatic injuries.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Medical Pathways
PART 1 (972)
1 credit
Grade 11
This course will include didactic lecture and skills including the following topics: human body, CPR/AED, airway management, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic emergencies and a variety of other medical and traumatic emergencies.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Medical Pathways
PART 2 (973)
1 credit
Grade 12
This course will include didactic lecture and skills including the following topics: human body, CPR/AED, airway management, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic emergencies and a variety of other medical and traumatic emergencies.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(742)
.5 credit
By using a computer design and modeling program, students discover how engineers create new products and redesign others.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(726)
.5 credit
This course is designed for students seeking advanced study in either architecture or mechanical design.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(112)
1 credit
Grade 9
“Who Changes the World?”
Grade 9’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- English
(111)
1 credit
Grade 9
“Who Changes the World?”
Grade 9’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Honors
- English
(131)
1 Credit
Grade 11
“Exploring Writing and Rhetoric”
This course aligns to an introductory college-level writing and rhetoric curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays in preparation for the AP exam
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- English
132)
1 credit
Grade 11
“What Does it Mean to be an American?”
Grade 11’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- English
(122)
1 credit
Grade 10
“How Do We Determine the Right Thing To Do?”
Grade 10’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- English
(121)
1 credit
Grade 10
“How Do We Determine the Right Thing To Do?”
Grade 10’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Honors
- English
(141)
1 credit
Grade 12
“The One Story of Humanity”
Through engaging with poetry, prose, drama, philosophical texts and other informational texts, participants will explore how authors craft their contributions to the one story of humanity and how we as readers and creators of text also contribute.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 12
(142)
1 credit
Grade 12
“What does it mean to live a life well-lived?"
Grade 12’s curriculum offers flexibility with choosing units of study.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- English
(ENG110)
1 credit (WHS); 4 credits (URI College Credits; One semester)
“Fostering a critical appreciation of literature”
This college course engages students in the art of analysis of literature through close reading and group discussion of a number of genres derived from a variety of literary cultures.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(547)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Biology 1 or Chemistry 1 is strongly recommended.
This course is a full year elective in science. Environmental science is interdisciplinary and embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(549)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is presented in a seminar format during which students research, discuss and debate issues related to ethics in modern science and is within the Law, Criminal Justice, and International Studies career pathways.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(240)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Family & Consumer Science
(842)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
Experience the Fashion Industry through the study of design and garment making.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(645)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(157)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
This elective course provides learners with an introduction to film as a communication medium with a historical perspective on the industry.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(160)
.5 credit
This continuation of Film Study I encourages students to delve deeper into the work of directors, genres, or films studied during the first course, as well as explore other innovative ideas in the industry.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(636)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course covers various aspects of personal financial management including earning income, buying goods and services, saving, using credit, financial investing, and protecting and insuring.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
(561)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is designed to provide an overview of the scientific concepts and techniques utilized in crime scene investigation and is within the Law and Criminal Justice career pathways.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(562)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is designed to provide an overview of the scientific concepts and techniques utilized in crime scene investigation.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(930)
.5 credit
This course will cover the elements and principles of design with a strong emphasis on drawing and painting as tools of personal communication.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(310)
1 credit
French I offers an introduction to the language and culture of the Francophone world.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(320)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of the prior level are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. French II continues the study of more sophisticated vocabulary and more complex structures of the French language.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(330)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level II are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. French III anticipates a more rigorous demand upon the skills and endeavors of its students.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(340)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level III are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. French IV is an advanced course which serves to refine both oral and written communication skills with current and relevant vocabulary presented within the context of the Francophone world.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- World Language
(350)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level IV are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. The AP French Language course covers the equivalent of an intermediate level college French course.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(220)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
Identifying the road to mass atrocities is how to prevent them. This course will provide students the opportunity to think analytically and comparatively, as well as read critically, as they learn about 7 acts of genocide that have occurred in the 20th century.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(432)
1 credit
This course provides students with experiences that deepen the understanding of two and three-dimensional objects and their properties.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(430)
1 credit
This course is taken by students who have met with success in Algebra I Honors (410) or recommendation from an eighth grade teacher.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Business & Technology
(732)
.5 credit Explore the exciting and diverse Graphics industry. Learn principles and elements of design as they are applied to the formulation of a broad sampling of layout challenges.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(907)
.5 credit
This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to learn the beginning guitar method.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(908)
.5 credit
Prerequisite: Guitar I or permission of instructor Guitar II is a continuation of Guitar I and completes the student’s basic instruction of the guitar. Students will further develop guitar playing skills including position studies, finger picking techniques, scales, improvisation and composition.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Physical Education
(010)
.5 credit
Grade 10-12
This course is part of a comprehensive wellness education program based on the RIDE Health Instructional Outcomes.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(710)
.5 credit
From design to model construction, students explore basic wood and metal framing, house wiring, plumbing, finish carpentry, and other construction-related topics.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- cte
- Music & Art
(920)
1 credit
This course parallels Band (901) with additional requirements including an All State OR other appropriate honors band/Solo and Ensemble audition (must be approved by director).
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(520)
1 credit
Grades 9-10
Mastery of Algebra 1 strongly recommended
In this Honors Biology course, students will develop an understanding of the important ideas and issues in the life sciences (ex: public health, environment, genetic engineering).
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Honors
- Science
530)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
Mastery of Algebra 1 strongly recommended
In this Chemistry course students will experience both traditional and discovery methods for investigating modern chemical concepts.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Music & Art
(904)
1 credit
This course parallels chorus with additional requirements: an All State or other appropriate honors chorus/solo and ensemble audition (must be approved by the director).
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(560)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Biology 1 strongly recommended
Horticulture is an applied science course that will have an emphasis on topics in Botany and Ecology.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(865)
.5 credits
This course explores two of the most diverse and global businesses, hospitality and tourism. This course will allow students to investigate trends and technology in the hospitality industry while developing customer service skills.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
(866)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
This course is designed for students who want to continue their education at the postsecondary level and/or enter a career pathway within the hospitality, food production and food service industries.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Medical Pathways
- Science
543)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Biology 1 strongly recommended
Human Body Mechanics is a semester-long elective course designed to educate students about the organization of the human body and is within the Medical Career pathway.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Medical Pathways
- Science
(546)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
Successful completion of Biology 1 strongly recommended
Human Body Systems is a semester-long elective course designed to educate students about the organization of the human body and is within the Medical Career pathway.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(638)
.5 credit
Offered in school years that begin in an even numbered year (ex: 2024- 2025) International Business will introduce students to the understanding of the interrelationships between different countries' political and economic policies and business practices.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Career
998/999)
.5 or 1 credit
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Submission of required paperwork and approval of the internship site by the program coordinator.
This is a graded credit earning course in which a student enhances his/her career goals through work based site instruction beyond school hours.
- .5 credit
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(441)
1 credit
This course is a 4th year math course that is designed to prepare the student for college level math concepts found in entry level math courses for the liberal arts student.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(703)
.5 credit
Digital literacy will be the focus of instruction in this class. Using cloud based tools students will create digital artifacts becoming proficient in image editing, google video editor, google search tools, spreadsheet applications, and word processing.
- .5 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(711)
1 credit
Grades 9-10
This course is designed to introduce students to the possible career opportunities that exist in construction, as well as expose them to the tools and equipment used in these fields.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- cte
- Cosmetology
(CTE984)
1 credit
Grade 9
This course is an introduction to Cosmetology. The four year cosmetology program is certified by RIDE and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- cte
- Social Studies
(231)
1 credit
Grade 9
This course introduces students to the criminal justice legal system within the Law, Public Safety, and Security career pathways.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Social Studies
(233)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is an overview of the American Criminal Justice system that includes the types and classes of crime, the functions of the police, courts, and corrections and the ethical standards in the related fields.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(706)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is an opportunity for students interested in learning about cyber security.
- .5 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(746)
1 credit
This course introduces students to various tools and problem solving skills common to most fields of engineering and technology.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(739)
1 credit
This course provides students with practical experiences in the set up and operation of basic machines and measuring tools used in manufacturing processes.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- cte
- Medical Pathways
(970)
.5 credit
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore careers in health care. Topics include: history of health care, exposure to health careers, terminology, ethics, and safety.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(750)
.5 credit
Students learn the basics of video production from storyboarding to editing.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(311)
1 credit
Italian I offers an introduction to the language and culture of Italy.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(321)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level 1 are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Italian II continues the study of more sophisticated vocabulary and more complex structures of the Italian language.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(331)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level II are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Italian III anticipates a more rigorous demand upon the skills and endeavors of its students.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(341)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level IV are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Italian IV is an advanced course which serves to refine both oral and written communication skills with current and relevant vocabulary presented within the context of Italy.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- World Language
(351)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level IV are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. The AP Italian Language course covers the equivalent of an intermediate level college Italian course.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(913)
.5 credit
Students participating in jazz band must be proficient instrumentalists performing at an intermediate or advanced level. Participation in another instrumental ensemble at WHS at the highest level is required.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(152)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This exciting semester elective course instructs students in fundamental journalistic skills including: interviewing, news/editorial writing process, feature story writing process, as well as field and on-line research, and hacking fake news.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(232)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course introduces and prepares students for possible career pathways in law, public safety and security and government and public administration.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(740)
.5 credit
Students in this hands-on course will explore the world of manufacturing through design and build projects using wood, plastics, metal and or electronics.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(552)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
Marine Ecology will focus on the biological aspects of marine sciences.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(551) .5 credit
This course will examine the marine environment. A mix of Next Generation Science Standards will be applied, including physical science, earth science, and some chemistry.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(201)
1 credit
Grade 9
This course examines the political, economic, social, and intellectual development of the world since the eighteenth century.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Required Course
- Social Studies
(202)
1 credit
Grade 9
This course examines the political, economic, social, and intellectual development of the world since the eighteenth century.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Honors
- Required Course
- Music & Art
(939)
.5 credit
Students will have the opportunity to display a real world application of their artistic skills. Murals within the school community and community at large will inspire, educate and visually tell a story.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(917) .5 credit
This class is designed to meet the needs of intermediate-advanced instrumental and vocal students for Music Theory.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Physical Education
(016)
.5 credit
Grade 9-12
The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to evaluate their physical fitness levels in all areas of health-related fitness.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(730)
.5 credit
Students explore the basics of photography and the use of digital cameras.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Physical Education
(014, 015)
.5 credit
Grades 9-12
This course will provide students with the opportunity to increase their individual level of physical fitness.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(511)
1 credit
Grade 9
This course provides students with introductory concepts related to matter interactions, the laws of Physics, and topics in Earth and Space Science.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Required Course
- Science
542)
1 Credit
Grades 11-12
Completion or concurrent enrollment of Algebra 2 is strongly recommended
In this course students will explore areas of Physics such as kinematics, statics and dynamics and waves.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(542H)
1 Credit
Grades 11-12
Mastery of Algebra 2 including trigonometry is strongly recommended
This course is a more in-depth study of Physics concepts such as kinematics, statics and dynamics and waves.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Music & Art
(916)
.5 credit
Students will develop technical skills enabling them to perform with expression, a varied repertoire of piano literature.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(918)
.5 credit
Piano II is an extension of Piano I. Students will continue to Play piano with two hands, encounter more advanced musical notation, compose music, study major scales in all keys, chord structures, and accompany solo instruments.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(934)
.5 credit
This course will concentrate on 3-dimensional design and construction in clay.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(944)
.5 credit
This course is a continuation of Pottery I.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(444) 1 credit
This course provides students with experiences that deepen the understanding of Algebra one and Geometry. It is designed for further investigation of problem solving strategies and applications.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(442)
1 credit
The course includes the study of relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry in triangles, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(440)
1 credit
The course includes the study of relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry in triangles, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, complex numbers, conics, rational functions, etc.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- Science
(572)
1 credit
Grades 9-12
Offered in school years that begin in an even numbered year (ex: 2024-2025)
In this course Students will look closely at the types of aircraft in use today and be able to categorize them and identify their parts, including fuel, vacuum, and electrical systems as well as aircraft construction techniques and materials.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(244)
1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(156)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
Nearly everyone has a fear of speaking in public. In this introductory semester course, students will develop and master basic oral communication and presentation skills as they deliver a variety of speeches such as informational, how-to, persuasive, and impromptu in the safe environment of the classroom.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(744)
1 credit
Join the Maker Movement. Learn how to integrate technology into your world.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
.5 credit
This course will provide students with a comprehensive review of important concepts from Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Statistics that are focused on the SATs.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(942)
.5 credit
In this course students will be introduced to printmaking tools and techniques through art history, theory, and studio experience.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(949)
.5 credit
In this course students will build on their technical and production skills in planning, designing, and printing art editions (posters, art prints, etc.) and clothing.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(932)
.5 credit
In this course students will create sculptures using a variety of materials and techniques such as modeling in clay, carving and assemblage.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(936, 937)
.5 or 1 credit
In Senior Studios, students are expected to sketch, explore, research and create a body of work for their thesis/senior show.
- .5 credit
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(709)
.5 credit
Students work in teams with an Industry Mentor to follow the process, working with tools such as GitHub, to create a website for a community.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(312)
1 credit
Spanish I offers an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(322)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level I are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Spanish II continues the study of more sophisticated vocabulary and more complex structures of the Spanish language.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(332)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level II are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Spanish III anticipates a more rigorous demand upon the skills and endeavors of its students. Students will achieve intermediate low level of written and spoken proficiency and will express opinions and preferences through more advanced uses of vocabulary in real-life situations.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(342)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of level III are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Spanish IV is an advanced course which serves to refine both oral and written communication skills with current and relevant vocabulary presented within the context of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Honors
- World Language
(352)
1 credit
Students who have a strong interest and solid understanding of the content and structures of the prior level are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. The AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent of an intermediate level college Spanish course.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(643) .5 credit
Grade 10-12
Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a unique and innovative course designed for students with an interest in the sports and entertainment industry.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(462)
1 credit
This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
- 1.0 credit
- Advanced Placement
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(407)
1 credit
This course will cover introductory concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(151)
.5 credit
This course has the students choose a focus for the semester: acting, directing, or script writing. With
This focuses on the students' skills in these areas.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(150) .5 credit
This introduction to theater focuses on public speaking, character development, and script analysis.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(155)
.5 credit
This internship course will allow seniors to gain direct, professional experience and training from local
professional companies, including The Colonial Theatre, Granite Theatre, and United Theatre, and more.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Music & Art
(921)
.5 credit
Explore the history of American popular music and its roots in the rural Blues, and international contributors. Shifting then into the Birth of Jazz, Big Band Swing, BeBop, and early Rock 'n' Roll.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(225)
.5 credit
No region in the world has captured our attention more than the Middle East, yet no part of the world is more misunderstood.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Science
(550)
.5 credit
Grades 10-12
This course will look at the history of science fiction films and investigate how science fiction has helped inspire advances in science and technology and is within the English language Arts career pathway.
- .5 credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Physical Education
(011)
.5 credit
Grade 11-12
This course is designed to motivate students to voluntarily take an active role in developing positive lifestyle goals.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(741)
.5 credit
In this hands-on class, students will explore land, water, air and space transportation systems through the design and construction of working models.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(435)
1 credit
The primary focus of this course is Trigonometry. The topics include a study of functions of angles of any size, radian measure, trigonometric equations, identities, vectors, graphing of trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, and the use of various trigonometric formulas.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- English
(WRT 104)
1 credit (WHS); 3 credits (URI College Credits; One semester)
“Multimodal Communication”
This course’s innovative badging design allows students to: pursue their own interests, work at their own pace, learn independence, and choose their own grade pathway. It emphasizes multimodal composition across mediums and platforms, as well as collaboration opportunities, strong work ethic, and punctuality.
- 1.0 credit
- College Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(204)
1 credit
Grade 10
This course examines the political, economic, social and intellectual foundations and development of our great nation and its government.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 10
- Required Course
- Business & Technology
(743)
.5 credit
This course is an introductory-level game design/development class that does not require a background in computer programming.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(745)
.5 credit
In this course students will continue to use software applications to create games.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Mathematics
(461)
.5 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I
In this class you will learn how to write computer programs using the visual form of the Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) language, which is an object-oriented event-driven computer programming language.
- .5 credit
- Music & Art
(940)
.5 credit
This course will focus on ink and watercolor painting. Students will learn basic brush techniques, color mixing and theory as they explore a variety of watercolor and ink applications to develop conceptual, technical and observational skills.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Business & Technology
(614)
.5 credit
This course provides a foundation for learning the Internet and Web page design using industry software and hardware technology.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Physical Education
WHS 101 (WHS101)
.5 credit
Grade 9
This course will help students acquire the skills necessary to successfully transition from middle to high school and beyond, including good organizational and study skills, and productive work habits.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Family & Consumer Science
(851)
1 credit
Grades 12
This course studies the RI Teacher Assistant and RI Early Learning Standards.
- 1.0 credit
- Grade 12
- Social Studies
(227)
.5 credit
This course examines the state of the world today as covered by the media.
- .5 credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- World Language
(300)
.5 credit
Grades 11-12
This course will not run in the 2024-25 school year.
This course will serve to increase students’ global awareness and promote an increase in tolerance of and appreciation for cultural diversity. It will also promote an in depth analysis of the products, practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
- .5 credit
- Grade 11
- Grade 12