2025-2026 Course Selection & Curriculum Information
The courses you choose to take in high school can open doors to your future! William T. Dwyer High School offers a wide variety of choices and opportunities through our course offerings. Find our course offerings and view grade-level guidance to help you select your courses below.
We believe it is important that students and parents take an active part in the course selection process by understanding the graduation requirements, course levels, GPA/HPA implications, and more. To make informed decisions, parents and students should read through the Curriculum Guide, Course Selection Form, and their Grade-Level Progression sheets together, and choose courses that are challenging and aligned with long-term goals which will lead to a path of opportunity beyond high school.
Dwyer Curriculum Guide
Bright Future Scholarship Requirements
State University System - Requirements for 4 year colleges/universities
- 9th Grade Course Progression
- 10th Grade Course Progression
- 11th Grade Course Progression
- 12th Grade Course Progression
9th Grade Course Progression
Students will select only their electives directly in SIS. Choice students not zoned for Dwyer or private school students will select classes through Google form.
Disclaimer: Students will be placed into classes based on their performance on standardized tests (multiple years) and previous year grades. Please refer to the curriculum guide for grade level requirements.
English:
- Pre-AICE English Language
- AICE General Papers
Math:
- Algebra I - Regular/Honors
- Geometry - Regular/Honors
- Algebra II - Regular/Honors
- Math for College Liberal Arts
- Math for Data and Financial Literacy
- Math for College Algebra
- AP Pre-Calculus
Science:
- Physical Science - Regular
- Biology - Regular/Honors
- Chemistry - Regular/Honors
Social Studies:
Students are recommended to take Pers Financial Literacy or AP Human Geography
Accelerated Elective:
- AICE Thinking Skills (Pre-Req: Alg 1)
- AICE Business (Pre-Req: FAST ELA Lvl 3)
- AP Human Geography
- AP Computer Science (Pre-Req: Alg 1)
- Digital Design 1
- Digital Video 1 (TV Production)
- Pre-AICE A&D
- Pre-AICE Photography
Fine Arts- Studio
- Pre-AICE A&D
- Pre-AICE Photography
- Ceramics / Pottery 1
- 2-D Art 1
Fine Arts- Performing Arts
- Chorus 1 - No Experience, Year 1
- Chorus 1 A - Experienced, Year 1
- Music of the World
- Keyboarding (Piano)
- Jazz Band 1
- Band 1 (No experience)
- Band 2 (Experience)
- Eurhythmics 1 - (Flag Team) 1
- Theatre 1
Required Elective
.5 credit Personal Financial Literacy H/ paired with Pre-AICE Geography
Physical Education Elective:
Both Required: Personal Fitness & Team Sports (can be waived for IB/AICE students)
World Languages Electives: (Required for 4 year colleges/universities)
- American Sign Language 1
- American Sign Language 2
- French 1, 2
- French 3 Honors
- Spanish 1, 2
- Pre-AICE Spanish 1, 2, & 3 (Honors)
Academic Electives:
- African History H & African American History H
- Holocaust H & Multicultural Studies
- Women's Studies & Great Men/Women of Color
- Personal Financial Literacy H/Pre-AICE Geography
- Journalism 1 (Yearbook)
- Debate 1
- AP Human Geography
- AICE Thinking Skills AS (Pre-Req: Alg 1)
- AICE Business AS (Pre-Req: FSA ELA Lvl 3)
Student Government (Application Required)
- Leadership Skills Development
AVID:
Advancement Via Individual Determination (Application Required)
- AVID 1
Academies: Open to All
ARMY JROTC Leadership Ed Academy
- JROTC AR Lead/Train 1
Construction Academy
- Building Trades & Construction 1 (Bldg tr & CDT 1)
Culinary Arts Academy
- Culinary 1
10th Grade Course Progression
Disclaimer: Students will be placed into classes based on their performance on standardized tests (multiple years) and previous year grades.
English: (Select 1)
- Pre-AICE English Literature
- AICE General Papers
- AICE English Language AS
Math: (Select 1)
- Algebra I Regular/Honors
- Geometry Regular/Honors
- Math for College Liberal Arts
- Algebra II Regular/Honors
- Math for Data & Financial Literacy
- Pre-AICE Math 3
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Statistics
Science: (Select 1)
- Biology Regular/Honors
- Marine Science
- Chemistry Regular/Honors
- Anat & Phys Honors
- Physics Honors
- AICE Marine Science AS
- AICE Environmental Mgt. AS
Social Studies: (Select 1)
- World History Regular/Honors
- AICE International History
Electives: Select 5 and Rate 1-5
World Languages Electives:
(Required for 4 year colleges/universities)
- American Sign Language 1
- American Sign Language 2
- French 1, 2
- French 3 Honors
- Spanish 1, 2
- Pre-AICE Spanish 1, 2, or 3
Academic Electives:
- African History H & African American History H
- Drivers Ed/Financial Literacy Honors
- Holocaust H & Multicultural Studies
- Latin American History Honors
- Women Studies & Great Men/Women of Color
- Psychology & Law Studies
- Pre-AICE Geography H
- Journalism 1 (Yearbook)
- Journalism 4 (Yearbook)
- Debate 1
- Debate 2
- Debate 3 Honors
- AP Human Geography
- AP Computer Science A
- AICE Psychology AS
- AICE Sociology AS
- AICE Global Perspectives iAS
- AICE Thinking Skills AS
- AICE Business AS
- AICE Travel & Tourism
- AICE International History
Fine Arts- Studio
- Digital Art Imaging 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery Honors
- 2-D Art 1, 2
- AP Art Studio- 2D portfolio
- AP Art Studio 3-D Portfolio
- AP Art Studio-Drawing Portfolio
- AICE Digital Media & Design 1 AS
Fine Arts- Performing Arts
- Chorus 1- Ladies, No Experience, Year 1
- Chorus 2- Ladies, No Experience, Year 2
- Chorus 5 H- Boys, Any Experience Level
- Chorus 6- Ladies, Experience (Adv. Treble Choir)
- Music of the World
- Keyboarding (Piano)
- Jazz Band 1
- Jazz Band 2
- Jazz Band 3
- Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Eurhythmics-(Flag Team) 1, 2,
- Music Theory
- Theatre 1
Physical Education
- Personal Fitness/ Team Sports
- Weight Training 1/ Weight Training 2
- Weight Training 3/ Power Weight Training
- Volleyball/Basketball
Student Government (Application required)
- Leadership Skills Development
- Leadership Techniques Honors
AVID:
Advancement VIa Individual Determination
- AVID 2
Career Electives
- Business Ownership H
- Early Childhood 1 (Non-Academy)
- Digital Design 1, 2
- Digital Video Technology Honors 1, 2
Academies: Open to All
ARMY JROTC Leadership Ed Academy
- Leadership Education 1, 2
- Executive Internship 1
Construction Academy
- Building Trades & Construction 1, 2
- Building Construction 4
Culinary Arts Academy
- Culinary 1, 2
11th Grade Course Progression
Disclaimer: Students will be placed into classes based on their performance on standardized tests (multiple years) and previous year grades.
English: (Select one)
- Pre-AICE English Language
- Pre-AICE English Literature
- AICE General Papers
- AICE English Language AS
- AICE English Language AL
- AICE English Literature AS
- AP English Literature & Composition
Math:
- Geometry Regular/Honors
- Math for College Liberal Arts
- Algebra II Regular/Honors
- Pre-AICE Math 3
- Math for Data & Financial Literacy
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
-
Science:
- Biology Regular/Honors
- Environmental Science
- Marine Science
- Chemistry Regular/Honors
- Physics Honors
- Anat Physio Honors
- AICE Environmental Mgt.AS
- AICE Marine Science AS
- AICE Marine Science A
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
Social Studies:
US History Regular/Honors
AP US History
Elective Courses: Select 5 and Rate 1-5
World Languages Electives:
(required for 4 year colleges/universities)
- American Sign Language 1 or 2
- Amer. Sign Language 3 Honors
- French 1 or 2
- French 3 Honors
- Spanish 1 or 2
- Spanish 4 Honors
- Pre-AICE Spanish 1, 2, or 3
- AICE Spanish AS
- AP Spanish Language
Academic Electives:
- African History H & African American History H
- Drivers Ed/Financial Literacy Honors
- Holocaust H & Multicultural Studies
- Latin American History Honors
- Women Studies & Great Men/Women of Color
- Psychology & Law Studies
- Pre-AICE Geography H
- Journalism 1 (Yearbook)
- Journalism 4 (Yearbook)
- Journalism 7 H (Yearbook)
- Journalism 8 H (Yearbook)
- Debate 1, 2
- Debate 3 Honors
- AP Human Geography
- AP Computer Science A
- AICE Psychology AS & A
- AICE Sociology AS
- AICE Global Perspectives AS
- AICE Thinking Skills AS
- AICE Business AS
- AICE Business A
- AICE Travel & Tourism
Fine Arts- Studio
- Digital Art Imaging 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery Honors
- 2-D Art 1, 2
- AP Art Studio- 2D portfolio
- AP Art Studio 3-D Portfolio
- AP Art Studio-Drawing Portfolio
- AICE Digital Media & Design 1 AS
Fine Arts- Performing Arts
- Chorus 1- Ladies, No Experience, Year 1
- Chorus 2- Ladies, No Experience, Year 2
- Vocal Techniques 4 Honors- Advanced Choir
- Music of the World
- Keyboarding (Piano)
- Jazz Band 1
- Jazz Band 2
- Jazz Band 3
- Band 1 (No experience)
- Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Eurhythmics-(Flag Team) 1, 2, 3 ,4
- Music Theory
- Theatre 1
Physical Education
- Personal Fitness/ Team Sports
- Weight Training 1/ Weight Training 2
- Weight Training 3/ Power Weight Training
- Volleyball/Basketball
Student Government (Application required)
- Leadership Skills Development
- Leadership Techniques Honors
- Leadership Strategies Honors
- Approaches to Leadership Honors
AVID:
Advancement VIa Individual Determination
- AVID 3
Career Electives
- Business Ownership H
- Early Childhood 1 (Non-Academy)
- Digital Design 1, 2
- Digital Video Technology Honors 1, 2, 3
Academies: Open to All
ARMY JROTC Leadership Ed Academy
- Leadership Education 1, 2, 3
- Executive Internship 1, 2, 3
Construction Academy
- Building Trades & Construction 1, 2
- Building Trades & Construction 3 Honors
Culinary Arts Academy
- Culinary 1, 2
- Culinary Honors 3
12th Grade Course Progression
Disclaimer: Students will be placed into classes based on their performance on standardized tests (multiple years) and previous year grades.
English: (Select one)
- English 4 Honors
- AICE General Papers
- AICE English Language AS
- AICE English Language A
- AICE English Literature AS
- AICE English Literature A
- AP English Literature & Composition
Math:
- Geometry Regular/Honors
- Math for College Liberal Arts
- Algebra II Regular/Honors
- Math for Data & Financial Literacy
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
Science:
- Biology Regular/Honors
- Environmental Science
- Marine Science
- Chemistry Regular/Honors
- Physics Honors
- Anat Physio Honors
- AICE Environmental Mgt. AS
- AICE Marine Science AS
- AICE Marine Science A
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
Social Studies: (Select one)
- Amer. Govt/Econ Regular/Honors
- AP US Government/Econ Honors
Elective Courses: Select 5 and Rate 1-5
World Languages Electives:
(Required for 4 year colleges/universities)
- American Sign Language 1 or 2
- Amer. Sign Language 3 or 4 Honors
- French 1 or 2
- French 3 Honors
- Spanish 1 or 2
- Spanish 4 Honors
- Pre-AICE Spanish 1, 2, 3
- AICE Spanish AS
- AP Spanish Language
Academic Electives:
- African History H & African American History H
- Drivers Ed/Financial Literacy Honors
- Holocaust H & Multicultural Studies
- Latin American History Honors
- Women Studies & Great Men/Women of Color
- Psychology & Law Studies
- Pre-AICE Geography H
- Journalism 1 (Yearbook)
- Journalism 4 (Yearbook)
- Journalism 7 H (Yearbook)
- Journalism 8 H (Yearbook)
- Debate 1, 2
- Debate 3,4 Honors
- AP Human Geography
- AP Computer Science A
- AICE Psychology AS & A
- AICE Sociology AS
- AICE Global Perspectives i AS
- AICE Thinking Skills AS
- AICE Business AS
- AICE Business A
- AICE Travel & Tourism
Fine Arts - Studio
- Digital Art Imaging 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery 1, 2
- Ceramics/Pottery Honors
- 2-D Art 1, 2
- AP Art Studio- 2D portfolio
- AP Art Studio 3-D Portfolio
- AP Art Studio-Drawing Portfolio
- AICE Digital Media & Design 1 AS
Fine Arts- Performing Arts
- Chorus 1- Ladies, No Experience, Year 1
- Chorus 2- Ladies, No Experience, Year 2
- Vocal Ensemble 4 Honors- Advanced Choir
- Music of the World
- Keyboarding (Piano)
- Jazz Band 1
- Jazz Band 2
- Jazz Band 3
- Band 1 (No experience)
- Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Eurhythmics-(Flag Team) 1, 2, 3 ,4
- Music Theory
- Theatre 1
Physical Education
- Personal Fitness/ Team Sports
- Weight Training 1/ Weight Training 2
- Weight Training 3/ Power Weight Training
- Volleyball/Basketball
Student Government (Application required)
- Approaches to Leadership Honors
AVID:
Advancement Via Individual Determination
- AVID 4
Career Electives
- Business Ownership H
- Digital Design 1, 2
- Digital Video Technology Honors 1, 2, 3, 4
Academies: Open to All
ARMY JROTC Leadership Ed Academy
- Leadership Education 1, 2, 3, 4
- Executive Internship 1, 2, 3, 4
Construction Academy
- Building Trades & Construction 1, 2
- Building Trades & Construction 3, 4 Honors
Culinary Arts Academy
- Culinary 1, 2
- Culinary Honors 3, 4
Miscellaneous Courses
- Voluntary Public Service (Off campus)
- Voluntary Public Service (On campus)