MISSION

Wilmington Christian School provides a Christ-centered, challenging academic program

Wilmington Christian School (WCS)
is a college preparatory school serving
over 500 students in Pre-K3 through
12th grade. Since its founding in 1946,
WCS has been firmly rooted in the
principles of Biblical Christianity.
Our parents come from over
100 local churches, entrusting their
childrens educational future to WCS.
We are located in hockessin on a
beautiful 15 acre campus; 11 miles
from Wilmington, de; 8 miles from
newark, de; and only 4 miles from
the Pennsylvania border. WCS is a
board operated corporation, with over-
sight provided by a self-perpetuating,
appointed Board of trustees.
with instruction based on the Biblical view of god and the world. WCS teaches,
influences, and encourages each student to eectively integrate Biblical truth into his/her
daily life and to impact the culture for Christ.
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS
WCS is accredited by the Middle States association of Colleges and Schools. in addi-
tion, we are members of the Mid-atlantic Christian School association (MaCSa), the
association of Christian Schools international (aCSi), and the delaware association of
independent Schools (daiS). WCS oers a broad range of academic and co-curricular
activities supporting a rigorous, yet well-rounded, education. WCS students routinely
receive local and state recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, music, fine arts,
and community service.
GRADING SYSTEM
letter grade numeric Score grade Point average
(Unweighted)
a 92 - 100 3.67 - 4.00
B 83 - 91 2.67 - 3.33
C 74 - 82 1.67 - 2.33
d 65 - 73 0.67 - 1.33
F Below 65 0.0

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
aP Courses are oered in Biology, Calculus, english literature and Composition,
and U.S. history.

RECENT SAT PERFORMANCE

CritiCal
reading Math Writing
WCS average for top 25% of scores 680 680 640
WCS average for top 50% of scores 620 630 590
WCS average 530 550 520
delaware State average 456 459 444
national average 497 513 487
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ATHLETICS &
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Wilmington Christian School oers a broad range of opportunities in athletics and co-curricular activities.
Our students routinely receive state recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, music, fine arts, and
community service.

Girls Athletics Boys Athletics Co-curricular Activities

Cross-Country Cross-Country all-State Chorus
Field hockey Soccer all-State Band
Volleyball Basketball Blue-gold Club
Basketball Wrestling Chapel
Cheerleading track Chorus & Band Productions
Soccer Baseball Class government
track lacrosse drama Productions
Softball golf international Student exchange
golf de Math league
de Science Olympiad
de Mock trial
Elementary Fellowship of Christian athletes (FCa)
intramural Soccer national Junior honor Society
intramural Field hockey national honor Society
intramural Basketball Ping-Pong Club
Mad Science Club Student Senate
Odyssey of the Mind Various local Service Projects
art Club Worship team
Choir
instrumental ensemble (Club oerings depend on student interest and sta availability.)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WCS teams have won state championships in delaware Mock trial, softball, and field hockey. Our students are consistently honored by being
selected as members of athletic all-conference and delaware all-state teams; for excellence in music in delaware all-State band, jazz band, orchestra,
and chorus; for excellence in visual arts in the Scholastic art and the delaware Foundation for the excellence in drawing contests; and for excellence
in writing, in the State Poetry Out loud competition, and in the First State high School Communications contest for journalism.

FACILITIES
Our high school has been blessed with state-of-the-art classrooms, science labs, and an expanded, top quality gymnasium. in addition, all students
enjoy the availability of hot lunch in our cafeteria. Our school-wide auditorium, with seating for 700+, serves as a great space for school chapels,
assemblies, plays, concerts, graduations, and community gatherings. Finally, our elementary wing houses a second gymnasium and computer lab, as
well as a separate library for our younger students. all elementary classrooms have sound amplification system.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Bible
Creation; Gods Love,
provision, & blessing;
obedience to the Word;
Pre-K
love for families, friends,
& Jesus; thankfulness;
love & respect for
God & His world;
Bible characters.
Kindergarten
Creation;
children of the Bible;
character of God;
the plan of salvation;
fruit of Gods spirit.
Bible families, our families &
1st Grade
Gods church; importance
of prayer; Godly character
traits: obedience, respect,
kindness, truthfulness,
forgiveness; need
for salvation.
2nd Grade
Learning Gods attributes
through studies of Moses & Daniel;
how knowing Gods character
results in praise; how to become a
child of God & grow in Christian
life; characteristics to help make
missionaries work effectively.
3rd Grade
O.T. study from Genesis to Ruth
with emphasis on Gods
creation, mans fall from
grace, Gods redemptive
plan & missions.
O.T. from 1 Samuel to Malachi,
4th Grade
emphasis on obeying,
worshipping & serving God,
children of Israels cycle of sin
(judgment - repentance -
restoration), & missions.
5th Grade
Gods redemptive plan;
messianic prophecies; Christs
life, teachings, death,
resurrection; establishment
of the early church,
Pauls missionary journeys.
Math
Number sense & theory
development; money &
fraction concepts; simple
& numerical operations;
relationships, patterning,
properties, graphing &
measurement;
geometry concepts.
Using manipulatives
to develop a strong sense
of numerals; patterns;
problem solving; introduction to
addition & subtraction,
time, fractions.
Using manipulatives to
develop a strong sense of
numerals; practice of
addition & subtraction facts
to 18; fractions; graphs;
time; money.
Math Their Way; mastery
of addition & subtraction
facts to 18; renaming &
regrouping; multiplication;
fractions; time; measurement;
problem solving, & probability.
Multiplication/division
skills & fact memorization;
adding & subtracting skills;
measurement; geometry;
estimating; mental math;
charts & graphs.
Addition & subtraction in the
millions; 2 digit multipliers; 2 digit
divisors; decimals; ratio; fractions;
geometry; problem solving skills;
probability; time; graphing; data
collection & analysis; number
theory; expression; measurement;
converting units; area;
volume; reasoning.
Addition, subtraction,
multiplication & division of whole
numbers, fractions & decimals;
geometry; metrics; area,
volume; ratio; percentages;
3 digit multipliers;
2 digit divisors; integers.
Language Arts Science
Print & book awareness;
Scientific process of inquiry &
letter knowledge & recognition;
discovery; hands-on activities;
word identification;
characteristics of living things;
language & vocabulary
body & senses; health, nutrition;
development; listening;
animals, plants; dinosaurs; insects;
comprehension; phonological
oceans; development of
& phonemic awareness;
respect & appreciation
literature appreciation;
for Gods creation.
verbal & written expression.
Reading: letter identification; Hands-on activities in study of
phonetic analysis, vocabulary, animals; weather; seasons; senses;
literature appreciation, written trees, wood, & paper. Intro to
& oral communication skills; the scientific process;
listening skills; handwriting development of respect
skills, phonetic writing. for Gods creation.
Recognizing & using
Use of scientific process;
phonetic sounds & spellings;
plants; solids & liquids;
written material
pebbles, sand & silt; insects;
comprehension; critical
basic concepts of health,
thinking skills; creative
nutrition, shadows.
writing; handwriting skills.
Solidify phonics skills to
become independent
Using the five senses &
readers; improving
the scientific process;
comprehension skills; reading
air & weather; balance
for specific purposes; writing,
& motion; insects; plants.
revising & editing; spelling;
beginning cursive.
Rocks & minerals; metric
Comprehension & language
measurement; solar system;
skills; grammar skills; effective
magnetism; electricity &
traits of good writing; spelling;
light; structures of life
cursive handwriting.
(plants & animals).
Language: parts of speech,
grammar, word study & usage;
Our changing earth; weather;
creative writing skills; spelling;
physics of sound; human body;
handwriting; decoding;
cycles of life; our Divine Creator;
fluency; text comprehension;
meteorology; human body;
literary analysis; response;
skeletal & muscular systems.
conventions; research
& study skills.
Vocabulary development &
comprehension skills; word Human body systems & life
processes; food & nutrition;
study, grammar, parts of
speech & mechanics; creative solar energy; ecosystems;
& variables.
& informational writing.
 Social Studies
Geography awareness;
early map skills; civics &
community roles; national aware-
ness; history & time concepts;
holidays; seasons; beginning
economics; families in societies.
Introduction to responsible
citizenship; rules established
by God; authority in families,
school, communities;
beginning use of maps
& globes; significance
of holidays.
Developing a Christian
character; families & their
need for rules made by God
& man; protecting the
environment; introduction
to map skills; determining
needs & wants.
Comparing & contrasting
people in different neighborhoods;
communities around
the world; American & family
celebrations; intro to
government; economics;
use of map skills.
Communities (people &
resources); cultures; customs
& environments; intro to US
government; American history;
using maps & globes.
US & world geography with
emphasis on natural
features; DE history &
geography; map skills;
learning states & capitals;
research skills & projects.
US history, government,
citizenship, economy,
sociology; chronological study
of North America, Canada,
Mexico, West Indies, Central
& South America.
Technology
Become familiar with parts
of the computer & beginning
operation; mouse familiarity;
use developmentally
appropriate technology
to support learning.
Become familiar with computer com-
ponents & basic terminology; introduc-
tion to simple word processing &
graphics tools; use technology to sup-
port & enrich core-curriculum learning;
internet safety education program.
Build on technology basics & simple
word processing skills; explore spread-
sheet input, graphics tools
& teacher assisted multimedia
presentations; engage in independent
learning activities through
technology; internet safety
education program.
Introduction to typing & home row
positioning using multimedia programs;
build word processing skills, spreadsheet
analysis, & file management tech-
niques; introduction to world wide web;
reinforcing responsible safe use policy;
internet safety education program.
Introduction to typing: emphasizing both
accuracy & words per minute speed;
develop word processing techniques;
spreadsheet & data interpretation;
presentational software; use technology
resources for problem solving, self-
directed learning, & extended learning
activities; internet safety
education program.
Expand & strengthen word
processing, spreadsheet &
presentation software skills; develop
internet research strategies while
practicing responsible & ethical safe
use policies; awareness of copyright &
fair use guidelines in both written &
media presentations; internet safety
education program.
Integrate a variety of software applica-
tions with classroom assignments; expo-
sure to & use of emerging technology
tools & peripherals to facilitate learning
(multimedia authoring, digital cameras,
scanners, geocaching, podcasting,
video-conferencing & Smart boards);
evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness, bias & comprehen-
siveness, of online resources; internet
safety education program.
Art
Teaching a love &
appreciation of God as our
Creator, & all that He has
created. The student will explore
many of the elements of art; line,
shape, form, color & texture, while
making art projects that
will help them practice towards
mastering the use of a variety of
art tools. The student will learn new
ways to express themselves
creatively using a variety of new
techniques & media. As many
projects introduced are based
on an art timeline, the students
will be exposed to a variety of
artists & art in historical cultures.
Creating a joyous blend
between an appreciation for
our God & His creativity
observed & the unique
beauty of each students
creative giftedness. The basic
foundations of the elements of
art & the principles of design
are taught with each project.
The students create works of art
with a variety of art media &
techniques. They build on old
skills & learn new ones while
exploring Gods world, different
cultures through time, & the
lives & artistic styles of
various notable artists &
art movements.
Physical Education
Development & strengthening
of a healthy lifestyle & gross &
fine motor muscles; development
of skills for games & sports
participation; development of bal-
ance, strength, & stamina.
Group activities using large
motor skills; games;
parachute movement
activities; creative
movement activities.
Group activities using large
muscles; activities to
develop agility; rhythmic
activities; introduction to ball skills;
beginning tumbling;
physical fitness activities.
Group activities using large
muscles; rhythmic activities;
beginning tumbling &
balance beam; ball skills;
physical fitness activities.
Fitness activities; group
activities; advanced tumbling
& balance beam;
ball skills; team concepts.
Skill instruction in: soccer, field
hockey, football, volleyball,
basketball, team handball,
floor hockey, track & field,
& softball; rock climbing;
team concepts.
Skill instruction in: soccer,
field hockey, football,
volleyball, basketball, team
handball, floor hockey, track &
field, & softball; rock climbing;
team concepts; jump rope
activities; team concepts.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Spanish
Pre-K
Kindergarten
The curriculum covers a
multitude of subject areas
including greetings, numbers,
colors, shapes, family, animals,
clothing, food seasons,
community, & a unit
on Mexico.
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Music, puppetry, games, &
activities are part of the program
for 2nd through 5th grades &
there is a greater emphasis on
conversational Spanish. The
units of study are similar to the
younger classes with the addition
of classroom objects, Hispanic
culture, weather, expressions,
4th Grade
state of being, body parts,
& months.
5th Grade
Music
Beginning musical concepts
taught in a hands-on environment. These
concepts include pitch matching, identifica-
tion of high/low, fast/slow & loud/soft. We
also work on developing a sense of steady
beat & how to express through
creative movement.
Basic musical concepts taught
in a hands-on environment. These include
rhythmic, melodic, dynamics, tempo &
tone color explorations. We also
introduce various musical
cultures from around the world.
Building musical skills through the study of
rhythm, tempo, dynamics, form & tone
color. We also introduce musical notation
& explore melody & harmony. Introduction
of proper singing techniques is
also explored at this time.
Building on the basic musical elements of
rhythm, tempo, dynamics, form & tone color.
Musical notation now includes quarter,
half, whole notes & the corresponding rests.
Simple compositions are created &
performed. Proper singing techniques are
reinforced during chorus times. Lessons on
string instruments also begin at this time.
Building on the basic musical elements of
rhythm, tempo, dynamics, melody, harmony,
form & tone color. Rhythmic composition is
introduced, created & performed. The intro-
duction of the recorder aids the student in
reading musical notation & performance.
Correct singing techniques are reinforced in
both chorus & the after school choir. Lessons
on string instruments begin at this time.
Refining the musical elements of notations,
rhythm, melody & harmony through compo-
sition & performance. We also introduce mu-
sical figures of history such as Bach & Mozart.
The concept of how music is seen in our soci-
ety is introduced through the study of a musi-
cal. Correct singing techniques are
reinforced in both chorus & after school
choir. Band instrument study begins.
Continue to refine the musical elements
of notation, rhythm, melody & harmony
through composition and performance. We
introduce two more musical figures of history
such as Handel & Beethoven. The concept of
how music is seen in our society is introduced
through the study of a musical. Correct
singing techniques are reinforced in both
chorus & the after school choir. Band
instrument study continues.
Library
Various authors & illustrators are
introduced. Terms such as librarian,
author, illustrator, title, & borrow are
discussed. Students learn library
manners & procedures, &
practice listening skills.
Library manners & procedures, &
practice listening skills are taught.
Students learn to take care of books
& how to check them out. Students
learn to identify parts of a book
& other library terms.
Topics include library citizenship &
procedures, book care, differentiation
between fiction & nonfiction, parts of
the book, enjoying literature through
a variety of media & recognition of
authors & illustrators that are
appropriate for the age & reading
levels of the students.
Curriculum includes alphabetizing,
counting, main idea, predicting
outcomes, & fact verses opinion.
Students identify types of fiction, &
demonstrate proficiency in use of
nonfiction books to locate information.
The Dewey Decimal System is used to
locate books/materials with the support
of the card catalog & web tools.
Curriculum includes fiction & nonfiction
arrangement, biographies, poetry,
introduction & review of reference
materials, honing dictionary, thesaurus
& encyclopedia skills. Students demon-
strate proficiency using the card
catalog & web tools to locate books.
Atlas, map skills, & reference materials
are integrated into the curriculum.
Students explore various genres of
literature & study the book publication
process with poetry. Study & informa-
tional skills include search strategies,
identifying & using information from
a database, plagiarism, copyright
issues, & Internet safety.
Students continue to explore various
genres and hone research skills by
visiting the library weekly. Students are
fluent in library terminology & func-
tions. Students can locate items by
using the Dewey Decimal system;
analyze different reference materials;
identify plagiarism & cite sources for
bibliographic reference.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Bible Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Foreign Language

Students study vari- Physical Science

ous literary genres, focuses on energy & Students develop a
Students develop develop language knowledge &
6th Grade

Students develop matter, force &

Bible research skills as skills involving & decoding skills & motion, electricity appreciation for
they study Psalms, Algebra, Geometry, reading compre- & sound, light, & world civilizations
Introduction
Proverbs, & the minor measurement, pro- hension. Creative chemical relations; including China,
to Spanish
prophets, learning to portional reasoning, writing, spelling, vo- emphasis on the Egypt, India,
apply Biblical truth to probability, statistics cabulary, & proper scienfitic method & Mesopotamia,
daily living. & problem-solving. grammar are safety through Mesoamerica &
stressed. Research hands-on activities. South America.
skills are also taught.

Basic Spanish I &

Students study the Basic German I
Students study the life This course (offered Students study fiction, Life Science focuses Students are
ancient empires of
& words of Christ & drama, non-fiction, & on cells, plants,
7th Grade

at 2 levels) focuses Greece, Rome, introduced to &

how He is the on Pre-Algebra, poetry as literary animals, & the develop an appreci-
Africa, & Europe
completion of Gods including number forms, including a students relationship ation for, cultures &
during the Middle
promises in the O.T. theory, fractions, variety of novels. 5 to his/her environ- languages of other
Ages. Note-taking
Students are percents, graphing, paragraph essays; ment. Hands-on countries. They begin
skills & historical
challenged to reflect equations, integers spelling; vocabulary; experiences & labs to communicate &
analysis are
Christ-like living. & rational numbers. proper grammar skills. enhance understand basic
emphasized.
learning & interest. structures of the
target language.

Basic Spanish II &

Students study major Algebra I: linear Students study Basic German II
Students analyze Earth Science focuses
people & events of equations, polyno- American History Students continue to
stories, study on geology, archae-
8th Grade

the O.T. learning how mial operations, through 1870. Histori- develop an under-
Holocaust era writings ology, meteorology,
God dealt with the factoring, radical cal documents (i.e., standing of &
focusing on story astronomy, &
nation of Israel equations, quadratic Declaration of Inde- appreciation for
elements. Instruction oceanography.
& applying that equations, & pendence) are cultures & languages
on a variety of writing Students participate
information to their problem-solving. studied & analyzed. throughout the world.
forms with emphasis in labs, learning
lives today. Honors Algebra I A History Day They learn vocabu-
on proper grammar proper laboratory
& Pre-Algebra are research project is lary & sentence
& vocabulary. protocol & safety.
also offered. required. structure of the target
language.
 Technology Art Music Physical Education Self Confrontation

God, having created

man in his own
image, (Genesis 1:27),
6th Grade

gave our middle

schoolers the capabil-
ity, desire & need for
creative expression.
The visual arts
Students develop an
program at WCS is
appreciation &
designed to focus the
understanding of
students ability to
music as Gods
glorify God through
Intro to modern creation through the
art. The students
technology through study of music Students develop
explore the world of
an investigative & history & music skills in a variety of
art through art
hands-on approach. theory. Chorus & team & individual
production, art history
Studies cover: band are offered sports at the
& a deeper investiga-
7th Grade

computer hardware as electives. interscholastic

tion of the principles
& maintenance, of art & design. The level and in physical
research & design, middle school classes education class.
structural engineer- spend extensive They also learn the
ing, electronics, studio time working importance of a
hydraulics, power, on developing ideas, healthy, active
energy resources, maintaining higher lifestyle as part of the
automation & levels of craftsman- physical education &
robotics, and ship and effort, & health curriculum.
aerodynamics. understanding the
tools, media and Students learn how to
purposes of the art study scripture for
they are creating. answers to lifes
Sketch books are problems. Students
8th Grade

started in middle learn Biblical princi-

school & drawing as- ples & how to
signments are given Chorus & Band are
incorporate those
as homewark to help offered as electives.
principles into daily
the student to life. Some topics
develop their ability to include preoccupa-
see & communicate tion with self, anger,
what is important relationships, depres-
to them. sion, fear, & worry
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

BIBLE credit weight ENGLISH credit weight

Foundations of the Bible 1.0 English Level 1 1 1.0

A fundamental course designed for the student who has little or
no understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
Christian Doctrine & Ethics (9) 1.0
Surveys the major fundamental truths of Christianity: God, Jesus
Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, man, sin, and salvation.
Church History (10) 1.0
The study of witnesses to the Christian faith down through the
centuries from the birth of our Savior to the present.
(9) Students will explore classic literature including short stories,
novels, poetry and a Shakespearean play.
(10) This course is designed to expose students to English literature
from all genres. Students will work on essay writing in preparation
for the PSAT and SAT.
(11) Students will study selections from American Literature includ-
ing two novels.
(12) The emphasis in this course focuses on World Literature.

World Religions & Cults (11) 1.0 English Level 2 1 1.1

Explores the major religious systems of the world: Judaism, (9) Students will analyze short stories, poetry and a Shakespearean
Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity. play.
(10) This course combines a survey of major literary eras and
Christian Perspectives (12) 1.0
genres, stressing British literature.
The goal of this course is to guide the students to develop a world-
view that is truly Christian. (11) Students will be able to trace American literature from early
Puritan writers to the authors of the present day.
Old Testament-Heroes of the Faith 1.0 (12) Students will write a sample college application essay and a
A study of the lives and writings of some of the Old Testament research paper.
prophets.
Honors English
Romans
1 1.25
(9) Students will analyze short stories, novels, a Shakespearean
1.1
An expositional study of the doctrines and doctrinal words of the
play and poetic works.
Bible.
(10) Students will study British literature from 700 A.D. through 1989
Revelation 1.1 A.D.
An expositional study of Johns revelation with all viewpoints on (11) Students will trace American literature from early Puritan
end-times being presented. writers to the authors of the present day. Further study of literary
A Man of God 1.0 forms, terminology, vocabulary, grammar, and oral skills will be
What the Bible says about: What are the qualities of a man of included.
God? (12) Students will study world literature from the ancient Middle
A Woman of God 1.0 East including Greek works. Students will also explore modern
What the Bible says about: What is a woman of God?, and literature from South America, China and Africa.
What are the qualities of a woman of God? Advanced Placement English 1 1.3
Bible Study Methods & Leadership 1.1 Literature & Composition (12)
Will prepare students to participate in and lead Bible studies at A college-level course, students will read and annotate works of
school, church and with their families. recognized literary merit. They will analyze, evaluate, and discuss
novels, short stories, plays, and poems from various time periods
and from authors of diverse ethnicities.
COMPUTER SCIENCE credit weight Creative Writing 1.1
Students will study quality writing, learn techniques used in writing,
Introduction to Computer Science 1.0 and use their creativity to produce their own writings.
This course examines several different areas of study in computer
science. Speech 1.1
Learn how to prepare, organize, research, and present different
Advanced Topics in Computer Science 1 1.25 types of speeches for various types of audiences.
This course is designed to encourage students to develop
expertise in specific technology areas and how to work together Journalism or 1 1.1
on large scale projects which require collaboration among several Students focus on the creation of a product the Wilmington
developers. Christian Schools high school newsblog.

Computer Programming 1.1 Yearbook or 1 1.1

An introduction to the theory and practice of computer Students learn to use the graphic InDesign program necessary for
programming. the successful publication of the Microcosm and a spring
supplement.
Game Programming 1.1
An introduction to the theory and practice of video game design Classic Film Seminar 1.1
and programming. This course will view and discuss various types of films (offered
every other year).
Client Side Web Programming 1.0
This course is appropriate for the student interested in either Readers Theater 1.1
website development or programming. Classic plays from American, British, and world literature will be
read orally during class (offered every other year).
Server Side Web Programming 1.0
This course provides a practical overview of programming in the The Novel 1.1
context of the World Wide Web. Students will study human nature through the reading of several
novels, short stories, and poetry, and the viewing of several classic
films.
ELECTIVES credit weight Music Theory 1.1
Includes the study of basic and more challenging music theory, as
Art I or 1 1.0 well as ear training/sight singing exercises.
Students will learn several two or three-dimensional techniques
using a variety of media. Music Theory 2 1.1
Music Theory 2 builds on the skills learned in Music Theory.
Art II, III, IV
Harmony & Arranging
or 1 1.1
Students will work at a high level of self-expression and technique 1.1
as they develop their ideas in various media. Students must have mastered Music Theory 2 to advance to this
course. This course includes: harmonizing with both major and
Independent Study or 1 1.1 minor I, IV, V, V7 chords, writing melodies, inversions, four-part writ-
This course is designed for any student who intends to major in art/ ing for voice and instruments, and transposition.
design in college or who wants to develop a focused area of art.
Harmony & Arranging II 1.1
Painting & Drawing 1.1 Students in this class will apply their knowledge of music theory to
Water color and acrylic paints will be used and explored in this analyze and create musical compositions and arrangements.
elective. A variety of drawing techniques and materials will be
used. Jazz Aural & Theory 1.1
This course caters to intermediate and advanced music students
Digital Photography 1.1 who have an interest in jazz and improvisation.
A balance of technical information and creativity will govern our
exploration of digital photography. Driver Education Pass/Fail
The purpose of driver education and traffic safety is to provide stu-
Drawing 1.1 dents with the knowledge, attitudes, and competencies needed
A variety of techniques and materials will be used to explore to become safe, responsible members of the highway transporta-
drawing. tion system.
Textiles & Wearable Art 1.1 Please note: Out-of-state students are required to pay a fee in
Explore projects chosen from wearable art, fabric as an art order to take Driver Education. This is required by the Department
medium, off-loom weaving, felting, and paper making. of Education.

Pottery 1.1 Physical Education (9) 1.0

Hand built and wheel thrown functional or sculptural clay art Classes are designed to develop team morale, good sportsman-
including glazing will be the focus. ship, and specific skills in a variety of team sports.

Pottery II 1.1 Physical Education (10) 1.0

Build on skills learned in Pottery with an emphasis on creativity and Teaches the student lifetime physical activities that will aid overall
developing ideas. body conditioning and appropriate relaxation.

3D Design 1.1 Physical Education (11, 12) 1.0

Students will use a variety of materials including cardboard, wire, Physical Education at the 11th and 12th grade level is an elective
wood and plaster to explore carving, modeling and constructing that is designed to encourage activity through P.E. course choice.
interesting 3-D work, as well as jewelry from wire and mixed media. Introduction to Athletic Training 1.0
3D Design II 1.1 This course provides an overview of various fields of athletic train-
Students will continue to explore additional media and techniques ing and sports medicine.
to develop more complex 3-D art. Physical Education Aide , , or 1 1.0
Garment Construction 1.0 A student will assist in taking attendance, instruction, officiating
Students will learn the fundamentals of clothing construction. and supervision of Physical Education classes.

Honors Art/AP Studio Art 1 1.25 Athletic Participation 1.0

This class is for highly motivated students who are seriously inter- A student must participate for a full season as a player on a junior
ested in the study of art, and demands a significant commitment. varsity or varsity sports team to earn the physical education credit.

Senior High Chorus 1.0 Elementary Aide , , or 1 1.0

Students in Senior High Chorus will receive instruction and gain Prerequisites approval of Elementary faculty
experience in choral singing. This course will give the student an overview of what it is like to
work in an elementary school.
Jubilee Singers 1.1
Jubilee Singers perform more challenging SATB choral music, and Library Aide or 1 1.0
are also divided by gender to sing choral literature as the Prerequisites approval of Librarian
Womens and Mens Ensembles. This school-service course will enable the student to learn much
about the functioning of the library.
Senior High Band 1.0
Students will receive instruction and gain experience in group Teachers Aide , , or 1 1.0
instrumental performance. Prerequisites approval of the teacher.

String Ensemble 1.0 Chemistry Lab Assistant 1.0

Offered to any violin, viola, cello or string bass player who has a Prerequisites approval of the teacher.
minimum of two years playing experience and is currently studying Office Aide 1.0
privately. Prerequisites junior or senior
Jazz Band 1.1 The responsibilities of this school-service course will be to assist the
The concept of big band jazz music will be introduced in this class. office staff.
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

FOREIGN LANGUAGE credit weight Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry 1 1.1

Topics in advanced algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry
Spanish I 1 1.1 are related to prepare the student for non-calculus college
This course will assist the student in acquiring a basic vocabulary mathematics courses.
and develop listening, reading, and speaking skills through the use
of various communicative methods. Honors Pre-Calculus 1 1.25
Topics in advanced algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry
Spanish II 1 1.1 are related to prepare the student for calculus and other college
This second year course begins with review of introductory mathematics courses.
grammar and vocabulary and continues with more fundamental
concepts in the grammatical study of the language. Honors Calculus 1 1.25
Honors Calculus is for students who are not planning to major in a
Spanish III 1 1.25 math or science field in college but still desire to study calculus.
Students will put into practical use the application of learned
grammatical structures both orally and in written form. Discrete Mathematics 1 1.1
Discrete Mathematics is the study of mathematical properties of
Spanish IV 1 1.25 sets and systems that have only a finite number of elements.
The cultural study of the Spanish-speaking country continues with
an emphasis on its history and different periods of literature. Advanced Placement Calculus 1 1.3
The concept of the derivative is developed and applied to curve
German I 1 1.1 sketching, finding maximum and minimum values, and rates of
This course will assist the student in acquiring a basic vocabulary change.
and develop listening, reading, and speaking skills through the use

SCIENCE
of various communicative methods.
credit weight
German II 1 1.1
The second year of German will continue to build on the founda- Physical Science 1 1.0
tions of the grammatical structure of the German language In this course the student is introduced to fundamental concepts
obtained in German I. of physics and chemistry.
German III 1 1.25 Biology (laboratory science) 1 1.1
Continues in a study of the structure and vocabulary of the lan- This course provides the college-bound student with an
guage. The focus shifts to a creative use of the language through understanding of life processes.
Honors Biology (laboratory science)
the use of scenarios, role-playing, and essay writing.
1 1.25
German IV 1 1.25 Honors Biology provides a challenging curriculum in biology for the
Focus on speaking, reading, and writing the German language student who aspires to a career in the biological sciences, health
through role-playing. sciences, physical sciences, and technical fields such as computer
science and engineering.

MATHEMATICS credit weight Chemistry (laboratory science) 1 1.1

Chemistry is a mathematically oriented course designed for the
Algebra I 1 1.0 student who would like to take chemistry in preparation for
The solution of linear equations and inequalities together with the science classes at the college level.
graphing of linear functions form the core of this course.
Honors Chemistry (laboratory science) 1 1.25
Basic Algebra Part I & II 1 1.0 Honors Chemistry is designed for the student who enjoys the chal-
Basic Algebra is a two-year course that is recommended for the lenge of a strong mathematical approach to modern chemistry.
business student or college-bound student who is less skilled in
mathematics. Advanced Placement Biology 1 1.3
(laboratory science)
Geometry 1 1.1 This course will cover all of the biological topics of the standard first
The focus of the course is on the properties of plane geometric year biological sciences course at the college level.
figures: triangles, circles, parallelograms, and other polygons.
Physics (laboratory science) 1 1.1
Honors Geometry 1 1.25 Physics develops the students understanding of the relationship
The student who is very proficient in mathematics or who antici- between energy and matter.
pates pursuing a career in mathematics, science, or engineering is
encouraged to select the honors level course. Honors Physics (laboratory science) 1 1.25
Physics develops the students understanding of the relationship
Basic Geometry 1 1.0 between energy and matter.
Basic Geometry is recommended for the college-bound student
who is less competent in mathematics. Honors Anatomy & Physiology 1 1.25
The course will feature an in-depth study of human systems.
Practical Mathematics
Ecology
1 1.0
The goal of Practical Mathematics is to prepare students to suc- 1.0
cessfully manage their personal financial affairs. Course content includes basic ecological principles and applica-
tions, such as pollution, species extinction, and population growth.
Algebra II
Marine Science
1 1.1
Logical foundations for concepts as well as manipulative skills and 1.0
problem solving techniques are stressed. This course focuses on plant and animal life in fresh and salt water
with main concentration in the study of the oceans.
Honors Algebra II
Forensic Science
1 1.25
The student who is very proficient in mathematics or who 1 1.0
anticipates pursuing a career in mathematics, science, or engi- Forensic Science is any science used for the purposes of the law
neering is encouraged to select the honors level course. and provides impartial scientific evidence for use in investigations
and court cases.
SOCIAL STUDIES credit weight

Civics 1 1.0
Civics is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of
good citizenship.
Western Civilization 1 1.0
Western Civilization presents a survey of world history that will help
the student understand his/her own world.
American History 1 1.0
This course surveys American history from the Civil War to the Due to the higher difficulty of Honors
present. and AP courses, class rank is based
Advanced Placement 1 1.3 on a weighted grade point aver-
United States History age. GPA calculations reflect indi-
A college level course that surveys United States history from vidual performance, course credit
Native Americans to the present. rating, and weight factor for each
course. WCS requires 22 high
Political Science 1 1.1 school credits to graduate. Each
This course engages the student in the study of democracy as credit represents 36 weeks of work
contrasted with totalitarianism. under the supervision of a teacher.
Modern World Cultures 1.1 Typically this includes: English (4),
Social Studies (3), Mathematics (3),
Students will survey modern world cultures through four areas of
Science (3), Bible (2), Foreign Lan-
the world: Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia (offered every
guage (2), Physical Education (1),
other year).
and Volunteer Service Program
Survey of Social Sciences 1.1 ( = 40 hours).
Students will survey four key areas of social science: economics,
philosophy, psychology and law (offered every other year). Please note that some classes are
offered every other year.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION

Robbie Deike Gwen Campbell

Church/Community Volunteer elementary & Middle School Principal
retired, human resources for duPont B.S., gordon College
M.ed., Wilmington University
David Kelley
Senior information technology analyst Douglas Haas
Morris, nichols, arsht & tunnell high School Principal
B.S., gordon College
Michael McCudden, CPA
M.S., Cairn University
director
Master, Sidlow & associates, P.a. Sandy Kroeber
Business Manager
Linda Schwind
a.a., goldey-Beacom College
executive director
gilpin hall William F. Stevens, Jr.
headmaster
Rene Solis
B.a., gordon College
Vice President - Operation Mgr. Sr.
M.a., regent University
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Champ Thornton
associate Pastor For a complete listing of faculty and sta,
Ogletown Baptist Church please visit WilmingtonChristian.org
David Tideman
Corporate law Counsel
State Farm insurance Companies
Mark Wagner
regional President
duPont Sustainable Solutions
Kevin Wargo
director
dumont group
Pete Zuber, PT
Physical Therapist assistant instructor
harcum College
 COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, & MILITARY ACADEMIES

WCS graduates are

accepted at a variety
of institutions of higher
education, including:

art institute of Philadelphia

auburn University
Baylor University
Bloomsburg University
Bucknell University
lancaster Bible College temple University
Cairn University
laSalle University texas a & M University

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Calvin College
liberty University Thomas Jeerson University
Carnegie Mellon University
loyola University towson University
Cedarville University
Mary Washington College Union University
The Citadel
Messiah College University of Chicago
Clemson University
Millersville University University of delaware
Colgate University
neumann College University of illinois
The College of William & Mary
new York University University of Maryland
Columbia University
north Carolina State University University of Michigan
Cornell University
northeast Christian College University of north Carolina
Covenant College
northeastern University University of Pennsylvania
del tech Community College
northwestern University University of Pittsburgh
del County Community College
notre dame University University of richmond
drexel University
Ohio State University University of rochester
duke University
Oklahoma University University of South Carolina
eastern University
Pennsylvania State University University of the arts
elizabethtown College
Philadelphia University University of Virginia
elon College
Princeton University US air Force academy
emory University
Purdue University US Military academy, West Point
Franklin and Marshall College
regent University US naval academy at annapolis
Furman University
rice University Villanova University
georgia institute of technology
rochester institute of technology Virginia tech
gettysburg College
rose-hulman inst. of technology Wake Forest University
goldey-Beacom College
rutgers University Washington College
gordon College
School of Visual arts - nYC Wesley College
grove City College
Seton hall University West Chester University
high Point University
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Wheaton College
houghton College
Shenandoah University Wheaton Conservatory of Music
howard University
Shippensburg University Widener University
James Madison University
St. Joseph's University Wilmington University
Johns hopkins University
Swarthmore College York College of Pennsylvania
Johnson and Wales College
Syracuse University
Kutztown University
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