To meet the requirements for a diploma from Weston High School, a student must successfully complete the following minimums in grades 9 through 12. We have created these helpful Graduation Planners to guide students in their course selection.

Class of 2026 Graduation Planner

Class of 2027 and Beyond Graduation Planner

Every student must also successfully complete the Weston High School Writing Portfolio.

*Course designations listed below.

**All students are required to take Physical Education and Health courses each year.  Successful completion of these courses will earn the required Physical Education & Wellness and Health & Safety credits.

***Beginning with the Class of 2027, all students must complete a Financial Literacy requirement. For the 2024-2025 school 

year, Personal Finance is the WHS course that fulfills this requirement. 

****Portrait of the Graduate coursework is completed in the advisory program throughout grades 9-12.  Successful completion will earn the required credit.

In addition to other graduation requirements, seniors must pass a minimum of three credits, including one credit in English during senior year to qualify for graduation.

Students who are in good standing, who have completed all credits required for graduation, and have bonafide plans requiring early completion may request permission to complete their program at the end of semester 1 of their senior year. Students selecting this option must complete the following steps:

1. By October 1 of the junior year, a tentative proposal should be submitted to the counselor by student and parent. If three and a half year completion is deemed possible, the student will be asked to submit a final proposal by January 1 to be approved by the parent, counselor, and Director of School Counseling. The plan should include postgraduate plans and a scheduling plan.

2. The Director of School Counseling submits the approved plan to the principal. The principal will review and respond by the end of the first semester of the junior year.

3. In June of the junior year and October of the senior year, the counselor and student will verify that progress is on target.

WHS Course Selection 2025-26 School Year

Instructions

1. Examine the Program of Studies. Read the 2025-26 Program of Studies, view the Departmental Course Sequences slideshow, and discuss your options with your parents/guardians. Use the time management and course selection worksheets below to help you plan.

2. Discuss next year’s courses with your teachers. Each of your teachers will be discussing possible courses for next year. During the month of January, teachers will make recommendations for you, based on their knowledge of you as a student and criteria established by the department.

3. Begin selectingcourses in PowerSchool. On January 31st at 3pm, course selection screens go live in PowerSchool.  Log in to the Student Portal and make your preliminary course selections.  Discuss your selections with your parent/guardian.

4. Meet with your counselor individually.  In February and early March, counselors will meet with each of their students.  Counselors start with juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen.  Your appointment time will be emailed to you approximately one week in advance - don’t miss it!  Ensure that you have submitted your course selections in PowerSchool before meeting with your counselor.

5. Confirm Course Selections/Requests.  In late March, all families will be asked to review and confirm their course requests.  After March 28th, changes to course requests will not be permitted.

6. Click on the links below for more information.

WHS Graduation Planner for the Class of 2026

WHS Graduation Planner for the Class of 2027 & Beyond

Course Selection Calendar 25-26 School Year

Homework Estimates by Course

Time Management Worksheet

Course Selection Worksheet

Course Selection Instructions/ PowerSchool

Schedule Change Request Form

Community Service Agreement

Work Opportunity Agreement

Alternative Course Request

Pass/ Fail Option

SchooLinks Login Information

Students can either click on the Log in with ClassLink button from the SchooLinks login page, or you can go to our Weston ClassLink dashboard and you will see SchooLinks as one of the apps available to you. 

Logging into SchooLinks for Guardians

Login to SchooLinks here and click the Guardian & Members tab.

Then, you can log in using the Single Sign-On method you chose during sign up or by using the Email/Password you signed up with.

Click Login to access your account.

What features can you use on your own in SchooLinks?

SchooLinks offers a number of features that allow you to aid students in their post-secondary goals.

From the Guardian Dashboard, you can:

• Complete Guardian To Dos assigned by school counselors

• Register for district event

Guardians can also execute a number of searches on their own in SchooLinks

• Click the Colleges icon to search for Schools.

• Click the Career icon to search for Careers and Opportunities.

• Click the Finances icon to search for scholarships.

Class of 2024 WHS School Profile

All requests for Alumni Transcripts need to be made directly to Alana Cross, WHS Registrar, at alanacross@westonps.org.  There is a $5 fee for each request.  Checks should be made payable to WHS Transcripts.   

 What now?

The transition from middle school to high school can be a significant and sometimes challenging step for incoming freshmen. It's a time filled with excitement, uncertainty, and a sense of the unknown. School counselors play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting these young students as they navigate their way through this new academic and social landscape. During this school year, counselors will utilize DBT strategies and other resources to assist freshmen in making a successful transition to high school.

Programming Calendar 

Who am I?

Among the many pivotal stages in a student's academic life, the sophomore year stands out as a critical juncture for young individuals as they begin to explore their own interests, values, and ambitions. As students navigate the maze of academic and extracurricular opportunities, school counselors will serve as mentors and facilitators, helping sophomores embark on a voyage of self-discovery and chart a course towards a meaningful and fulfilling career. Fostering self-awareness will help lay the foundation for successful future career choices.

Programming Calendar 

Sophomore Parent Coffee Powerpoint

Please click here to visit the College and Career Counseling Page for Information regarding the Post-Secondary Process at Weston High School.  

Programming Calendar 

Please click here to visit the College and Career Counseling Page for Information regarding the Post-Secondary Process at Weston High School.  

Programming Calendar 

AP Exam Registration Form

2025 AP Exam Schedule 

Weston Youth Services

NCAA Eligibility Information

Independent Study Application

Senior Internship Information 2024-2025

Early College Experience (ECE) provides students the opportunity to take college-level courses while enrolled in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credit that provides both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree. ECE instructors are high school teachers certified by the University of Connecticut or Sacred Heart University. ECE students must successfully complete the course with a grade of C or above in order to receive university credit. University credits are highly transferable to other colleges and universities. Students must register with the university and are charged a fee through ECE in order to be eligible for the college credit.

Structured Study

Structured Study is a transition and support program for students who are in need of assistance beyond the traditional classroom.  The focus of Structured Study is to improve academic performance through collaborative efforts between the Structured Study teacher, the student, and academic teachers and family. This course is designed to help individual students to develop study techniques and receive assistance to better manage their course load. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical reading and writing skills, organizational skills, note taking, studying techniques, communication skills, and exploring learning styles. Students in the class will work with the teacher to set goals and monitor their progress toward those goals throughout the semester. Referrals to this program may be made by students, parents, or teachers to the student’s school counselor. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail (P/F) basis.

Literacy Lab

The mission of the WHS Writing Center, a resource for all members of the WHS community, is to promote excellence in writing across the disciplines through one-on-one conferences with students, collaboration with teachers, and facilitation of the writing portfolio. We support all learners as they become more effective and empowered writers, readers, and thinkers. Literacy Lab teachers are available by appointment and will also visit classrooms. The Writing Center is located in the WHS Library Media Center. 

Math Lab

The mission of the WHS Math Lab is to support all students in their math studies and support the achievement of all learners in the area of mathematics. The Math Lab is located in the Library Media Center. At times teachers supporting the Math Lab will be available to support students on an individual basis. Teachers are also available to  support classroom instruction and to help facilitate the grouping and regrouping of students toward mastery of concepts and skills. 

Wellness Seminar is a one-semester class designed for students who want to develop effective ways to manage challenging emotions, develop and maintain healthy relationships, and build a life worth living. This course is a school-based adaptation of Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training. Parent participation is encouraged for 5 dates during the semester. Interested students are encouraged to speak with their counselor.

The primary goal of this program is to provide a learning experience for Weston High School students and help them develop a broader, more balanced view of the world with a deeper understanding of all people and the common bonds between them which transcend social, cultural, and economic barriers. Under the direction of a faculty member, the student must meet the following requirements:

• A total of 40 hours, outside of school, with a cooperating social service agency, providing direct service to a person or group.

• Maintain journals to record their experiences, perceptions, ideas and feelings related to the service project.

• A written essay will be required of each student by the end of the semester on the benefits realized from his/her contribution to the community.

Students may earn up to a .5 credit for 40 hours of community service. To participate in the Community Service Program students must complete a Community Service Agreement. 
 

This program is designed to provide select students with a flexible work experience. Provision is made to receive credit for employment inside or outside of the school building during normal school hours, generally after 10:30 a.m.

Credit is usually determined by the duration and weekly commitment of time on the job. A verification of hours and a description of the work function are required from the employer. Students are required to complete a weekly journal of the job experience as well as a log of hours worked, which is submitted at the completion of each quarter.  There is a conference with the student at the close of each quarter to discuss the journal entries and the job experience in order to help each student connect the experience to an exploration of future employment or education possibilities.

A minimum of 15 hours per week on the job for the period of time school is in session is required for two (2) credits per year or one (1) credit per semester (comparable to 2 class periods). If less time is clocked on the job, the student will receive a commensurate credit award. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. Authorization to participate requires administrative and parental permission on the Work Opportunity Agreement.

Norwalk Community College High School Partnership (HSP) Program 

The NCC High School Partnership Program is designed for highly motivated, academically qualified students. Juniors and seniors with a 3.0 or higher grade point average are eligible to apply for this program. NCC covers the cost of tuition and registration fees; the student must purchase books, supplies, and any lab fees if necessary. Interested students must complete the Accuplacer Test to determine their eligibility for college-level courses. Students may take up to two HSP courses per semester, outside of regular school hours; summer courses are not available through HSP, but may be taken at the student’s expense. Students earn college credit for a successfully completed course that can be used toward a degree or certificate at NCC or transferred to another college. (Note: Some colleges will not accept transfer credit for a college course taken while in high school, or only accept credit for college courses taken while in high school if the course credit is not applied to high school graduation requirements. Therefore, we generally recommend that students taking HSP courses plan to exceed the 25.0 total credits required for graduation from Weston High School). A student may apply an HSP course toward the minimum 6 courses required for full-time enrollment status at Weston High School. Students must select a course where there is no equivalent course offered at Weston High School. HSP credit will count toward the student’s high school graduation requirements as additional credits only and cannot be used to satisfy any specific subject area requirement. 

The Regional Center for the Arts

Regional Center for the Arts is a part-time public inter-district magnet high school for Fairfield County students interested in the performing arts. Over 200 high school students in grades 9-12 attend. Programs include Creative Video, Dance, Music, Musical Theater, and Theater. RCA’s student body reflects the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the Greater Bridgeport Region. Students who feel a passion for performance with or without professional training are welcome to apply to the program. Students attend Weston High School in the morning and the Regional Center for the Arts in the afternoon from 1:30-4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Families are responsible for providing transportation.

Overall evaluation in a course is measured in a number of ways: class participation, homework, written work, performance assessments and subjective and objective testing at intervals during the course. Course grades are an average of quarter and exam grades. The percentages shown for exam grades are maximums.

Grade Point Value

AP/Honors Weighting

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