Physical Science 1.0 Life Science 1.0 Science Course Elective Social Studies - 3.0 Credits 1.0 Civics 1.0 World Studies 1.0 U.S. History Mathematics - 3.0 Credits Physical Education - 1.5 Credits 0.5 Freshman Physical Education Fine Arts - 1.0 Credit "To include art, music, theatre, or humanities when not used for social studies." Health - 0.5 Credit 0.5 Health Financial Literacy - 0.5 Credit Electives - 6.5 Credits Students enrolled in A-TECH or RSA are provided methods to obtain credits in necessary fields. For students who are failing, at-risk, or unable to complete these standards in the required time, West High provides an alternative education program that allows students to gain credits through Edgenuity courses and independent/directed study programs. Extracurricular Activities Athletics Appleton West currently provides football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, wrestling and lacrosse as options for student athletes. It is typical for students to maintain a high GPA before being able to participate in athletic tryouts, practices, and events. Football In 1992, the varsity football team won the Division 1 State Championship. Baseball The baseball team has won the state title seven times (1975, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1991, 1995, and 2004). Basketball In the 1969–70 school year, the Appleton West Terrors, led by coach Richard Emanuel, won the WIAA Boys Basketball Tournament undefeated. Lacrosse Independent from the FVA, members of Appleton United Lacrosse are recruited from all three AASD high schools. Clubs As of the 2019–20 school year, AWHS had over 35 clubs. Fine Arts The Appleton West Theatre, an all-student group directed by Kreston B. Peckham, perform live shows to be presented in the West auditorium. Each year, a stage play is presented in the Fall, and a musical is presented in the Spring; students are invited to audition to perform or work as backstage crew members. As well as hosting daily rehearsals after school hours, the Appleton West Theatre constructs and paints their own sets from scratch over the weekends leading up to the opening day. All proceeds from ticket sales and concessions go back into the group budget for future events. On February 4, 1978, the Appleton West Choral Department took first place at the St. Norbert Swing Choir Carnival. Notable alumni John Bradley, a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman and recipient of the Navy Cross, Purple Heart Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon for raising the first