Downloads
- Wheeler Magnet Course Booklet 2009-10
- WHS Course Offerings 2010-11
- WHS Electives 2010-11
- Magnet Science Sequence
Magnet Curriculum
Core – 9th & 10th Grades
Science
Students double in science during their freshman and sophomore years, one each semester. Choices include:
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| Magnet Honors Biology Magnet Honors Chemistry |
Magnet Honors Physics Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry Magnet Honors Physics II (Intro to Engineering) Magnet Honors Chemistry II |
Math
Depending on level of entry.
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| Magnet Accelerated Math 1 Magnet Accelerated Math 2 |
Magnet Accelerated Math 2 Magnet Accelerated Math 3 Math 4 AP Statistics |
English
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| Honors English Ninth Grade Lit/Comp |
Honors British Literature Tenth Grade Lit/Comp |
Social Studies
Ninth Grade Social Studies is optional.
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| World Geography Gifted Developmental Psychology |
World History AP World History |
Foreign Language
A minimum of two foreign language units in the same language is required. Languages offered are: Spanish, French, German, and Latin.
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| Foreign Language Level I Level II Level III |
Foreign Language Level II Level III Level IV |
Career/Technology
All Center students are required to take a minimum of four technology classes during the program.
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade |
| Magnet Foundations Foundations of Engineering |
Technology Course of students choosing |
Electives
Students will have the opportunity to take up to three electives during each of their first two years. These electives can come from Foreign Language, Career Tech, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.
| 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| 2 units from: Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP+ Advanced DNA/Genetics Research |
AP+ Magnet Scientific Research AP+ Magnet Scientific Internship |
Engineering Emphasis
| 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| 2 units from: Magnet Honors Physics II AP Physics B AP Physics C AP Chemistry AP+ Advanced Physics/Robotics Principles AP+ Chemical Engineering and Materials Science AP+ Aerospace Engineering |
AP+ Magnet Scientific Research AP+ Magnet Scientific Internship |
AP Science Emphasis
| 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| 2 units from: AP Physics B or C AP Chemistry AP Biology |
Magnet Scientific Research Magnet Scientific Internship |
Math
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11th & 12 Grades
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| Magnet Honors Analysis Honors Calculus AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) |
AP Statistics Ga Tech Calculus II Ga Tech Calculus III |
Technology
Center students must take at least two technology courses during their junior and senior years. Technology choices include:
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Career Pathways
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| Small Business, Accounting, Financial Mgt. Interactive Media Computer Applications Computing in the Modern World Business Essentials Interactive Media Computer Science Video Producations |
Engineering Drawing & Design Intro To Engineering Drawing Engineering Concepts & Drawing Architectural Drawing & Design I, II Solid Modeling & Design Technical Manufacturing & Concepts Engineering Electronics/Telecommunications Health Occupations-Therapeutic Services |
| Other Career/Tech Courses Professional Foods (Culinary Arts) See Electives Course Catalogue for Other Offerings |
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| 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| American Literature (Honors or on-level) AP Language/Honors American Lit |
One of the following: AP Literature AP Language World Literature British Literature Pacesetter English |
Social Studies
| 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| U.S. History (AP, Honors, or on-level) | Economics (AP, Honors, or on-level) Government (AP, Honors, or on-level) |
Physical Education
All students must complete Health/BPE during their junior or senior year.
Electives
Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses during their junior and senior years from areas such Foreign Language, Career Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.
