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At Waltham High School, we are proud of our academic programs. We provide courses to meet every student’s needs: challenging standards-based courses for all students, advanced placement courses for higher achieving students, and technical certification courses for multiple vocational and technology pathways. Our fine and performing arts, vocational, and athletic programs are an integral part of Waltham High School that augment our academic program of studies. We are educating the citizens of tomorrow.
    Graduation Requirements
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math
- 3 years of History - World History, United States History I & II
- 4 years of Physical Education and Wellness
- 3 years of Lab Sciences
- 10 credits in Arts Electives*
- 2 years of a single World Language
- Every student must have a schedule that has 30 class periods per week and accrue minimum of 120 credits by graduation.
* See Arts Electives for more information.
    MASSCORE
The Massachusetts High School Program of Studies (MassCore) is intended to help students be college and career ready by taking a rigorous course of study. Students will arrive at college or the workplace well-prepared and the number of students taking remedial courses in college will be reduced. MassCore recommends a comprehensive set of subject area courses and units to be completed before graduating high school.
The recommended program of studies includes: four years of English, four years of math (to include Algebra II), three years of lab-based science, three years of history, two years of the same foreign language, one year of an arts program, and five additional “core” courses such as business, health, and/or technology. MassCore recommendations are aligned with Massachusetts University admission requirements beginning with the Class of 2017.
    Special Education
Course Offerings
PLTW STEM Elective Pathways
    Bio Med Pathway
Director: Deena Depamphilis
Please see the PLTW Overview and PLTW Website for detailed information on each course offering.    PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PBS)
    HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (HBS)
    MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (MI)
    BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS (BI)
    Engineering Pathway
Director: Deena Depamphilis
Please see the PLTW Overview and PLTW Website for detailed information on this Pathway.    INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)
    PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING DESIGN (POE)
    CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA)
    ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD)