Wooster High School is a Signature School featuring International Baccalaureate Curriculum: Middle Years (BMYP), Diploma (IBDP) and Career-related (IBCP) Programs.

Signature Academy Programs 

Application available on the Wooster website.  

Wooster International Baccalaureate - Diploma Programme (IBDP)

The IBDP is recognized as a world-class college preparatory program.  Students are challenged to become independent inquirers through a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes the global nature of learning. The IB philosophy encourages students to become knowledgeable, inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, courageous, balanced and reflective individuals.

Contact: Jennifer Lienau - IB Coordinator jlienau@washoeschools.net 

Wooster International Baccalaureate - Career-Related Programme (IBCP)

The IBCP incorporates the educational principles, vision and learner profile of the IB into a unique offering that specifically addresses the needs of students who wish to engage in a career-related education. There are two components to the Career Programme: a rigorous academic course-load studied along with a career-related programme. These two components are bridged by a set of specially-designed IBCP core requirements, which will allow CP students to access and focus on career-related curriculum while at the same time receiving a well-rounded education that is internationally focused. 

Students in the IBCP choose a career pathway in Energy Technologies, Building Trades in Construction Technology, Metalworking, Military Science, or Plant Systems.

• The Energy Technologies program introduces students to the power industry. Students will gain an understanding of the engineering design process, various energy sources, energy forms, energy principles, efficiency concepts, electricity, and electrical principles. In addition, construct energy systems, model the uses of various sources of energy and energy efficiency and conservation will be explored in this program.
• The Building Trades in Construction Technology program provides students with the opportunity to develop technical skills in the building trades within the construction industry. Students will develop skills in the areas of construction including safety, proper use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, framing, floor systems, finish carpentry, exterior finish applications, fundamental design techniques, identifying material properties and hardware, manufacturing processes, and applying basic principles of plumbing and electrical.
• The Metalworking program provides students with instruction in the various metalworking processes. Areas of study include safety procedures, print reading, measurement, properties of metals, machine operation, metal-fabricating methods, industrial applications, and problem-solving. Students will also be introduced to the principles of metallurgy, metal lathe operation, forging methods, casting process, welding, and heat-treating procedures.
• The Military Science program provides students with the knowledge and skills in basic first aid, global awareness, problem solving, career exploration, leadership styles, wellness, patriotism, and leadership traits.
• The Plant Systems program provides students with the principles of plant science, ornamental horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, and greenhouse management. Areas of study include safety practices, plant anatomy and physiology, plant identification, plant selection and care, propagation, growing media, nutrition, integrated pest management, plant technologies, growing greenhouse crops, greenhouse business concepts, careers, and leadership development.

Contact: Dustin Coli - IBCP Coordinator dcoli@washoeschools.net 

Wooster International Baccalaureate - Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)

Implemented in partnership with Vaughn Middle School, Wooster’s Middle Years Programme is a four-year program. Students begin the program at Vaughn Middle School, where they complete years 1, 2, and 3, and end years 4 and 5 at Wooster High School. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Program (DP) or Career-related Program (CP) pathways starting their junior year in high school.

Contact: Nikki Grose - IBMYP Coordinator Nicole.Grose@washoeschools.net 

Additional Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Wooster - Building Trades in Construction Technology

The Building Trades in Construction Technology program provides students with the opportunity to develop technical skills in the building trades within the construction industry. Students will develop skills in the areas of construction including safety, proper use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, framing, floor systems, finish carpentry, exterior finish applications, fundamental design techniques, identifying material properties and hardware, manufacturing processes, and applying basic  principles of plumbing and electrical.

Wooster - Metalworking

The Metalworking program provides students with instruction in the various metalworking processes. Areas of study include safety procedures, print reading, measurement, properties of metals, machine operation, metal-fabricating methods, industrial applications, and problem-solving. Students will also be introduced to the principles of metallurgy, metal lathe operation, forging methods, casting process, welding, and heat-treating procedures. The Welding Technology program provides students with instruction in the industry standard welding practices. Areas of study include print reading, measurement, properties of metals, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (CTAW), and thermal cutting.

Wooster - Plant Systems

The Plant Systems program provides students with the principles of plant science, ornamental horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, and greenhouse management. Areas of study include safety practices, plant anatomy and physiology, plant identification, plant selection and care, propagation, growing media, nutrition, integrated pest management, plant technologies, growing greenhouse crops, greenhouse business concepts, careers, and leadership development.

Career and Technical Education Programs: As required by the 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs (34 CFR Part 100, App. B, IV-O), the District offers several Career and Technical Education Programs. Admission to these programs is open to all students enrolled in the Washoe County School District.

Programas de Educación Técnica y Profesional: Como lo requieren las Pautas de 1979 para Eliminar la Discriminación en los Programas de Educación Vocacional (34 CFR Parte 100, Apéndice B, IV-O), el Distrito ofrece varios Programas de Educación Técnica y de Carreras. La admisión a estos programas está abierta a todos los estudiantes inscritos en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe.