Curriculum
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Williams Bay Middle & High School Curriculum
To better inform our parents, we have furnished curriculum information that outlines the alignment of our educational programs with the Wisconsin Academic Standards. This initiative aims to keep parents informed about how our curriculum adheres to the established academic standards in Wisconsin, promoting transparency and facilitating a clearer understanding of the educational experience we offer to their children.
Middle School Report Card
Williams Bay Middle School is dedicated to empowering students to Dream, Aspire, & Achieve. We focus on meeting our students where they are at and empowering each student by owning and understanding their learning. Guided by the Strategic Plan and core values, our skilled staff ensured flexibility and support to prioritize learning.
Course Guide
The Williams Bay High School 2026-27 Course Description Guide offers diverse pathways, including AP courses, transcripted college credits, and hands-on training like the Building Trades Academy. Students can also gain real-world experience through Youth Apprenticeships, local internships, and dedicated college and career counseling. Supported by the Academic Success Center, this guide provides everything you need to Dream. Aspire. Achieve.
High School Report Card
Williams Bay High School is dedicated to empowering students to Dream, Aspire, and Achieve. We continue to implement and update a Wisconsin Redefining Ready! Scorecard to highlight our commitment to preparing graduates for college and career readiness. Our skillful staff utilize promising practices to promote a growth mindset and instill a life-long learning mentality for our students.
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Technical Education
Learn more about our Technical Education Programs offered!
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Performing Arts
Learn more about our Performing Arts Program!
Learn more about the assessments given to our students on our Teaching & Learning Page.
Advanced Placement & Dual Credit Courses
Williams Bay High School offers multiple pathways for students to earn college credit, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and transcripted dual-credit programs through partners like Gateway Technical College and UW-Oshkosh. These options allow students to engage in rigorous, college-level curriculum directly within our high school classrooms. By completing this coursework, students can earn transferable higher education credits at no tuition cost, gain valuable academic preparation, and benefit from weighted grading that reflects the standard of work.
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The AP courses listed below are taught in our classrooms, but more classes may be available through virtual learning. Please contact us to learn more!
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Chemistry
- English Literature and Composition
- Environmental Science
- Human Geography
- Physics 1
- Precalculus
- Psychology
- Spanish Language and Culture
- United States Government and Politics
- United States History
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Students can earn transferable higher education credits throught he courses offered below:
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- Personal Finance
- Computer Applications
- Senior Survey I
- Industrial Robotics
- Intro to Mechatronics
- Human Anat & Phys
- Creative Writing
- Gothic Lit
Industry recognized credentials
Williams Bay High School offers students the valuable opportunity to earn several industry-recognized credentials directly in-house through elective courses they can choose to take. By enrolling in these specific classes, students can build highly marketable skills and gain hands-on, professional experience during the school day. These certifications validate technical proficiency, giving our graduates a distinct advantage when entering the workforce or applying to post-secondary academic programs.
Intern & Youth Apprenticeships
Wisconsin high schools offer robust work-based learning programs that help students successfully transition from the classroom into the professional world. Two of the primary pathways available are High School Internships and the state-regulated Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program. While both options provide impactful hands-on experience outside of traditional instruction, they differ significantly in their structure, time commitments, and formal requirements.
Work Based Learning – Internships
Available for grades 12 or with administrative approval. Semester or one year long programs. 0.5 or 1.0 credits upon completion. This is an elective.
Local internship is a paid or non-paid work experience for credit. The work is usually done in an area the student is thinking about for his or her future. Past internship positions have been at Lakeland School, Williams Bay Elementary School, Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay Care Center and Lake Geneva Environmental Agency. Many other interesting possibilities are available. The times and places are flexible depending on the student’s interest and schedule. Internships are usually two periods in length. Weekly work logs, a portfolio, a presentation and employer checklist MUST be completed as part of the grade. Students must provide their own transportation.
For more information, check out the DPI Work-Based Learning website below!
Youth Apprenticeships
Available for grades 11-12 or with administrative approval. Semester or one year long programs. 1.0 or 2.0 credits upon completion. This is an elective.
Youth Apprenticeships are available to junior and senior students or students with administrative approval. Youth Apprenticeship is a one-year commitment by the student that requires a minimum of 450 hours of paid work experience. The two-semester course is worth 1 or 2 credits based on hours completed of related classroom instruction. For more information, see the Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program offers students a distinct competitive edge through several key benefits. First, it provides paid, hands-on training where students master industry-specific skills under the direct mentorship of local professionals while earning a competitive paycheck. Second, the program facilitates valuable career exploration and networking, allowing participants to test-drive a career field before high school graduation and build a professional network and resume that stands out to future employers and college admissions boards. Finally, it gives education a head start by aligning classroom learning with real work, enabling students to earn graduation credits, industry-recognized state certifications, and often tuition-free college credits through local technical colleges.
Become a youth apprentice!