The constituency of WHS believes that the administration, faculty, student body, and parents must be consistently involved in continuing to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and in making education an important and attainable goal for each and every student.
Cultural activities, clubs and sports are also integral parts of our program. They provide an opportunity for exploration in areas of interest outside the classroom. In an atmosphere of freedom, students learn to express themselves, to share, to work together, to learn respect for the rights of others, and to work toward a common goal. The four tenets to all extra curricula activities are 1. Respect diversity 2. Encourage cultural awareness 3. Maintain a drug free environment 4. Maintain an anti-violence posture.
The academic goals of WHS are closely interfaced with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Skills. Our goal is to provide for each of our students the opportunity of a thorough and efficient high school education. The framework for this challenge is to seriously embrace the core curriculum content standards established by the State Department of Education.
Community School Accreditation Faculty Grading System Curriculum
School Activities Colleges Graduates Accepted Scholarship
|
The Administration, Guidance Staff, Students and Faculty say Welcome to Willingboro High School!! |
Willingboro is a suburban community of single family homes, located in Burlington County, New Jersey, just 20 miles outside of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The population is comprised of largely multi-cultural, middle class professional and working people. Most residents are involved in managerial, government, trade, and institutional employment.
Willingboro High School (WHS) is a comprehensive suburban high school, with a population of approximately 1,048 students and 101 teachers. The administrative team consists of a principal, 3 assistant principals and a head guidance counselor. The ethnic composition of the student body is approximately 88% Black; 3% White, 7% Hispanic; 2% Asian and Native American. Our students are offered a variety of Vocational, Business, Fine and Performing Arts, and Technical programs in addition to the required core content curriculum. A Junior Air force ROTC program is offered for those interested in exploring a military career. A college preparatory program and advanced placement (honors/accelerated) program are offered for those whose occupational intentions require a college degree. Our high school offers extensive student activities and athletic programs.
The high school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Secondary School and Colleges and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. Active Institutional membership in NACAC and CEEB is maintained.
Of the approximately 101 people in the professional teaching staff, many hold masters or other advanced degrees; some staff members hold doctorates. The expertise of the Willingboro High School faculty provides the individualization to serve all students.
GRADING SYSTEM: Courses are weighted and divided into three categories as follows:
|
COURSES |
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advanced Placement |
5.0 |
4.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accelerated / Honors |
4.5 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
0.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regular Classes |
4.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
Class rank is computed by including all students and courses from the three weighted categories. Students taking Special Education classes also receive weighted grades.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in American History, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, English, European History, Latin, and Physics. Accelerated/Honors level courses are offered in the five academic disciplines. There is wide variety of advanced courses in the elective offerings. In order to meet the needs of our student population, an array of interesting courses supplements the traditional high school curriculum, subjects include art, computer programming, electronics, cooperative education, and music, . Several special science-related programs are offered in conjunction with such nationally known high technology companies as Lockheed-Martin.
Our Advanced Placement Program falls under the auspices of the College Entrance Examination Board. The Willingboro High School Advanced Placement Program offers courses in Biology, European History, Chemistry, Physics, American History, Government and Politics European History, Mathematics, English, French, Spanish, Computer Science and Psychology.
Willingboro High School students are very actively involved in extracurricular activities. Our students are recognized within the state and the nation, for their accomplishments in athletics, art, music, and government. More than 20% of the student body participate each semester in one or more of our extracurricular activities. Bands, orchestras, choruses, and special vocal and instrumental groups, have performed both within the United States and in foreign nations. Students have the opportunity to take part in activities such as the yearbook, school newspaper, peer intervention, and community assisting groups, and student government. This is a school which truly operates beyond the traditional class day!
American University
Barnard College
Boston University
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon College
Clark Atlanta University
Cornell University
Delaware State University State University of New York
Drexel University
Duke University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florida A. & M. University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Hampton University
Howard University
Illinois State University
Johns Hopkins University
Kean University
LaSalle University
Lincoln University
Mary Washington University
Montclair State College
Morehouse College
Morgan State UniversityN. C. A. & T. University
N. C. State University
N. J. Institute of Technology
Norfolk State University
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Princeton University
Purdue University
Rennselear Polytechnic Univ.
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rowan College
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Smith College
Spelman College
St. John’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Temple University
The College of New Jersey
The College of William and Mary
Tulane University
Tuskegee University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pittsburgh
University of Virginia
Ursinus College
Villanova University
Washington University
West Virginia Wesleyan Univ.
Xavier University
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
Engineering Vanguard Program Scholarship
Gates Millenium Scholarship
James Dickson Carr Scholarship
National Achievement Scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Papa John’s Scholarship
The Ron Brown Scholarship
Full and Partial Athletic Scholarships
