Academics
Planning your Schedule
Planning your schedule for high school requires yearly self-appraisal. You must examine your interests and goals. In order to select a program of study appropriate for future career and/or educational plans, it is necessary to use this guide. This guide lists requirements for graduation, course descriptions, and other pertinent information needed to plan a high school program of study.
The principal has the ultimate authority to change course placement decisions for all students. This booklet is to be taken home for the information of both student and parents. All course selection sheets must be approved and signed by student and parents. The student should return a completed and signed selection form to his or her counselor. The school reserves the right to schedule those students who fail to promptly return the selection sheet.
Check out our complete High School Course Catalog on the right-side menu to learn more our course options:
Early College
Electives
English
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Recreation
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a course after the school year begins?
Since there are a specific number of class hours that must be met in order to obtain credit for a class, students are only allowed to add a class if their schedule permits and if the addition occurs during the first three weeks of each semester. Adding a course requires the approval of the guidance counselor and teacher with the stipulation that all missed work must be made up before the end of the interim grading period. These types of changes should be completed within the first three weeks of the school year.
Can I drop a course after the school year begins?
Students may not drop any course or courses that will result in a class load of less than seven courses per semester. After the third week of each semester, no student will be allowed to drop a class from his or her schedule. Class schedule changes will only be considered in the case of extreme circumstances and the following procedures will be followed:
A conference between the counselor, teacher, parent and student must be held.
If permission is granted and the request is after the interim grading period, the student will receive a grade of “F” for the semester and the grade will be used in ranking.
If permission is granted before the interim grading period, the class dropped will be recorded as a withdrawal and will not appear on the permanent record.
Administration reserves the right to make the final determination in all academic situations.
Can I change courses after the school year begins?
Students and their parents should carefully consider schedule choices at course selection time, rather than after the school year begins. The student and parent are urged not to plan a program with the idea that it can be changed. Once a student selects his/her courses (verified by parents) the Guidance Department will not initiate a schedule change unless a compelling educational reason exists. No Changes will occur unless:
There is a technical error in the scheduling process
It is clear that the student is academically misplaced
Irresolvable conflicts
What are Tiger Tracks and how do I choose the right one?
Warrensville Heights High School is proud to offer multiple student-choice driven pathways, called "Tiger Tracks," to engage students of all levels of achievement and offer students an opportunity to explore STEAM, Career & Technical Education Fields, Health Science & Public Safety, Early College, and Business and Law. These programs increase student engagement, student achievement, and ultimately, college and career readiness. Each Tiger Track offers many opportunities to earn college credit through College Credit Plus and Advance Placement opportunities.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Health Science & Public Safety
Early College
Business and Law
CTE (Career Technical Education)
To learn more about each Tiger Track, download the Course Catalog or speak with your guidance counselor.
College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus (CCP) allows students in grades seven through 12 to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses at Tri-C. The program promotes rigorous academic pursuits and provides a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Courses taken through the CCP program are typically free, with no out-of-pocket cost for tuition, books or fees.
Participating universities/colleges :
Who may take advantage of the College Credit Plus Program?
Any authorized student enrolled in Ohio public schools, nonpublic high schools, or homeschooled in grades 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12 may choose to participate (unauthorized students include, but are not limited to, foreign students who are not part of an exchange program, out-of-state students and students coded as unauthorized through EMIS.)
Note: Students attending a nonpublic high school or who are homeschooled are able to participate as long as the high school or parent has filed the proper paperwork with the Ohio Department of Education.
What is the application deadline for prospective College Credit Plus students?
Students who wish to participate in the College Credit Plus Program must complete an Intent to Participate form and submit it to their school district currently by April 1 every year they wish to participate.
If a student misses the April 1 deadline, the student can seek consent from the principal to participate. If the principal does not provide written consent, the student may appeal the principal’s decision to the governing entity or the superintendent of the school. The decision of the district superintendent or governing entity shall be final.
Cuyahoga Community College requires that all application materials (including testing or submission of appropriate ACT/SAT scores) be submitted prior to registering for CCP courses.
Can I participate in CCP if I am a high school athlete?
Check with your middle/high school counselor to ensure that the course work you are taking is compliant with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
Direct Admittance Program
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)
The Direct Admittance Program is a straightforward, student-friendly pathway that reflects a long-standing belief in access, opportunity, and hard work.
What it is
Direct Admittance allows eligible students—often recent high school graduates or partner-district scholars—to be accepted to Tri-C without a separate college application process. Admission is based on verified academic records shared through an approved partnership.
How it works (the traditional, proven way)
Eligibility is confirmed through a participating high school or district partnership.
Academic records are securely shared with Tri-C.
Students receive an official offer of admission directly from Tri-C.
Next steps focus on placement, advising, and registration, not paperwork.
Why it matters
Removes unnecessary barriers to college access
Saves families time and reduces stress
Encourages a seamless transition from high school to college
Reinforces the expectation that college is a natural next step
Who benefits
High school seniors in partner districts
First-generation college students
Scholars ready to begin career, technical, or transfer pathways immediately
This program honors a simple idea that has always worked well: when doors are opened early and expectations are clear, students rise to the occasion
