It is with great excitement to share the link to the Post University High School Academy Application form with you today. In the coming weeks, a detailed parent information session will be held for anyone interested in learning more about this new opportunity. Until then, important facts about the WHS Post University High School Academy Program are attached to this email. We look forward to offering this brand new opportunity to current WHS students and rising 8th graders who qualify, to begin college level courses as early as Freshman year! If you would like to connect with someone prior to the parent information session, please email taylorel@watertownps.org and someone will get back to you.
Click here for the 2023-2024 Application Form.
WHS Post High School Academy Partnership
What is the WHS Post High School Academy?
WHS is partnering with Post University to offer WHS students a dual enrollment opportunity to earn a post secondary certificate and/or Associate Degree concurrently to a H.S. Diploma.
Click here for Post University Term Dates. Modules will be completed according to the Post University Term schedule.
What Certificates/Associates Degrees will be offered?
Certificate in Paralegal Studies (10 courses)
Associates Degrees in a variety of disciplines (20 courses)
How long is a HS Academy Course?
Each HS Academy course is 8 Weeks in duration if completed asynchronously. If the course is taught in person at WHS, the course is 16 weeks in duration. The asynchronous course requires students to commit to, on Avg. 15hrs/week = approx. 120 hrs/ course. Each course that is completed, whether asynchronously or in person is equivalent to 1 full HS credit/3 Post University credits. Students must pass the course according to Post University grading policies.
Who teaches a HS Academy Course?
Asynchronous HS Academy courses are all pre-designed through Blackboard and are independently completed by students over the course of 8-weeks. Any and all grading during the asynchronous courses is completed by Post University faculty/instructors according to Post University grading policies.
When will the HS Academy Course take place?
HS Academy courses will be taught during a ‘study hall/spare’ type period where students can come together in a space to independently complete their BB course requirements asynchronously. A WHS faculty member/staff will be present for supervisory duties.
How does a student become eligible for a HS Academy Course?
Rising 8th grade students will need strong grades or a 3.0 GPA*, a completed application to the program and a review by WHS administration and counselors. In addition, current WHS students may enroll in the HS Academy with a 3.0 GPA* and completed application.
Students who’s GPAs are slightly below 3.0 may still be considered with strong teacher recommendations. Please identify if this is the case in the application for building administration to coordinate with faculty regarding additional recommendations.
2023-2024 Application Process
May 2, 2023 | Google Link to Application Emailed to All 8th Grade and Current WHS Parents/Students. Click here for the 2023-2024 Application Form. Posted on the Main Website |
Throughout the month of May | District to Collect Information on Applicants
|
June 10 | Acceptance Notifications Sent to Accepted Students |
July 1 | Financial Commitments Due
|
July 1- August 1 | Waitlist Candidates Notified of Summer Admission |
2023-2024 Post University HS Academy Term Dates
Module | Date | Duration | |
Term 1 - Summer Academy (2023-2024) | N/A | 8 weeks | |
Term 2 | Mon. August 28 - Sun. October 22, 2023 | 8 weeks | Current WHS students may begin their first module |
Term 3 | Mon. October 23 - Sun. December 17, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
Term 4 | Mon. January 8, 2024 - Sun. March 3, 2024 | 8 weeks | Entering 8th graders begin their first module |
Term 5 | Mon. March 4, 2024 - Sun. April 28, 2024 | 8 weeks | |
Term 6 | Mon. April 29, 2024 - Sun. June 23, 2024 | 8 weeks | |
Term 1 - Summer Academy (2024-2025) | Mon. June. 24, 2024 - Sun. August 18, 2024 | 8 weeks |