Academics

“At Whitmore School, we remove many of the barriers and stress associated with a traditional education. We are a school without walls, dress codes, late bells and social drama.

Here, your intellect is celebrated, your creativity is applauded, and your drive is rewarded!

Here, you will take charge of your own education.”

Ellen Ray, Principal

Educational Approach

Whitmore School takes a mastery-based educational approach with a focus on developing student responsibility and independence. Students are challenged to take charge of their own education and develop critical thinking skills. We support them in the achievement of their individual goals.

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Curriculum

Our online curriculum is powered by CompuHigh, which is fully accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED). Students choose one of two paths to graduate depending on their post-graduation plans. Students who plan to attend a community or technical college, or who plan to enter the workforce or military, can graduate from our General Studies 18-credit diploma track. Students planning on furthering their education at a 4-year college or university can graduate from our 22-credit College Prep track.

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Diploma Programs

Whitmore School offers four different diploma programs to best suit the student’s circumstances: Diploma, Diploma PLUS, Diploma PLUS with College Advisor, and Adult Education. Whether you are college-bound, a performing artist, an adult learner, are parenting while completing high school, or are interested in a military career, we have a diploma program for you.

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Individual Courses

Students who need to make up lost credits, have scheduling conflicts at their school, or just want to enrich their high school education, may take individual courses at Whitmore School while being enrolled at another school.

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Graduation Requirements

 College Prep Track – 22 Credits

Students planning to attend a 4-year college graduate from the College Prep track and earn a total of 22 credits including the following:

• 4.0 credits English
• 3.0 credits Social Studies (0.5 credit US Government, 0.5 World Geography, 1.0 credit US History, 1.0 credit other Social Studies)
• 3.0 credits Science (1.0 credit Natural Science, 1.0 credit Physical Science, 1.0 credit other Science)
• 3.0 credits Math (2.0 credits above Alg 1)
• 0.5 credit PE
• 1.0 credit Fitness and Safety or Health
• 1.0 credit Fine Arts
• 2.0 credits World Languages
• 4.5  credits Electives

General Studies Track – 18 Credits

Students planning to attend a community or technical college, or enter the military or workforce, may choose to graduate from the General Studies track and earn a total of 18 credits including the following:

• 4.0 credits English
• 2.0 credits Social Studies (0.5 credit US Government, 0.5 credit World Geography, 1.0 credit US History or World History)
• 2.0 credits Science
• 2.0 credits Math
• 0.5 credit PE
• 1.0 credit Fitness and Safety or Health
• 0.5 credit Fine Arts
• 6.0 credits Electives

*Students pursuing a diploma from Whitmore School, who transfer from another school, must complete a minimum of 4.5 credits at CompuHigh/Whitmore School. These credits must include 2 core course* credits from 2 different subject areas, and 2.5 additional core course or elective credits. (*core subjects are English, math, science, and social studies)

Grade Levels

• Grade 9 encompasses all students with less than 5 credits.
• Grade 10 encompasses all students with at least 5 but less than 11 credits.
• Grade 11 encompasses all students with at least 11 but less than 16 credits.
• Grade 12 encompasses all students with 16 or more credits

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