Since Wilson Hall is a college preparatory school and all students are required to be accepted to a four-year college or university to graduate, all courses are taught at an advanced level with eligible students taking the even more demanding Advanced Placement and honors courses.
The school offers 16 AP courses, more than any school in the area, taught on the college level by specially trained faculty members. At the end of the year, students have the opportunity to take a nationally standardized test in the AP subject and may receive college credit. This can really pay off in the long run as some students have graduated with over 30 hours of college credit. Many college admissions counselors prefer that students take the AP exams for credit instead of taking courses at a local college. The reason is that the AP exams are nationally standardized and are recognized by all colleges across the nation.
Although there is a strong emphasis on the fundamental academic disciplines of English, math, science and social studies, students are also required to take foreign language, computer science, and fine/performing arts courses. Across the curriculum, emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills, as well as hands-on experience in science laboratories. Wilson Hall prides itself on its traditional, classic education that provides students with a variety of intellectual skills necessary for the many different academic disciplines offered in college.
Students have a seven period schedule, with different teachers for each subject. The school day is from 8:00 AM – 2:55 PM.
