College Preparation

WYHS believes that preparing for college begins the first day a student enters high school WYHS prepares students for their post secondary challenges in a number of ways;

A challenging College Preparatory Curriculum- The most important element of a student’s portfolio is the curriculum he or she has studied. WYHS focuses on the courses which the colleges are looking for and on levels in which each student can be challenged.

English- WYHS’ excellent English language and literature curriculum is focused on preparing students with the sophisticated reading and writing necessary to succeed in Advanced Placement and college English courses.

History- Over half of WYHS students take AP European History in 10 th grade and AP American History in 11 th grade. The 9 th grade Ancients Civilization course prepares all students with the background and skills to handle these courses. In addition, students take Jewish History in 11 th and 12 th grades, which cover both classic and modern JH.

Math- Students take at least three years of college preparatory math. Students who have taken algebra and / or geometry in middle school begin WYHS with the next math course. WYHS Students have an excellent record on the AP Calculus and Statistics exams. Students who opt not to take Math in their senior year are offered AP Economics.

Science- Students take at least three years of a lab science (Biology in 9th, Chemistry in 10 th and Physics in 11 th). In 11 th and 12 th grades, students have the option of taking AP courses in Biology, Physics and Psychology.

 College Guidance begins in 9 th grade at WYHS.

Preparation for the SAT and Act college entrance exams begins even before a student begins at WYHS. Applicants to WYHS take the SSAT, a SAT-like exam designed for private high school aspirants. Freshmen, sophomores and seniors take the PSAT exam in the fall. Each when the school receives the students’ scores, each student’s English and Math teachers meet to compare the student’s scores with their class grades and participation, in order to give the student advice about additional p-reparation he or she can do.

The most important element in WYHS’ preparation for the college boards is its curriculum, which emphasizes the skills and knowledge students need.