has competed in music festivals outside the state where they received first place and best overall orchestra. Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (PAS) The Ford PAS program is a highly valued program for the school district, with meaningful activities for the students that provide a sense of accomplishment. This program clearly prepares students for Career Focused Education in Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering. The foundation for success with Ford PAS has been established. The district will continue to pursue recruitment of additional students and teachers enrolling in the Ford PAS curriculum. Advanced Placement courses offered West Bloomfield High School is known for its wide variety of classes. The following are offered at the school: A.P. Biology A.P. Calculus AB A.P. Calculus BC A.P. Chemistry A.P. English Language and Composition A.P. Environmental Science A.P. European History A.P. Literature and Composition A.P. French Language A.P. American Government and Politics A.P. Chinese Language and Culture A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Microeconomics A.P. Music Theory A.P. Physics 1 A.P. Physics C A.P. Psychology A.P. Spanish Language A.P. Spanish Literature A.P. Statistics A.P. United States History A.P. World History Advanced Placement International Diploma In June 2009, West Bloomfield High School announced the availability of the Advanced Placement International Diploma to the classes of 2011 and beyond. Utilized by universities around the world in admissions, this diploma requires students to score a 3, 4, or a 5 on exams in the following areas: AP English AP Language AP Math or Science Course AP World History, AP Human Geography, or AP Government and Politics One to two AP courses in other areas. Activities/clubs West Bloomfield High Schools offers numerous clubs and activities that students can get involved with. Some of these clubs include International Club, Math Club, Earth Club, Law Club, and ACT Club. The West Bloomfield High School quiz bowl team has also received many accolades. There is after school tutoring available every day and a teacher is always available to assist. Females in Engineering Academy The goal of the program was to get more females involved in the engineering curriculum. The enrollment in engineering classes has greatly increased and there is already a wait list. This grant is responsible for allowing the school to provide enrichment opportunities for these students that would not otherwise have been possible to achieve. Notable alumni Melrose Bickerstaff (2001), model and runner up on America's Next Top Model Justin Bartha (1996), actor