Academics

  • The Governor's School Summer 2025 program

    Governor's School 2025 Application

    The Governor's School Summer 2025 program is now open for nominations.  There are two highly competitive programs for juniors who are in the top 5% of their class, and who are interested in the field of science, math, technology and engineering.  The Governor's School in the Sciences will be held at Drew University from July 6-July 26, 2025 and the Governor's School of Engineering and Technology will be held at Rutgers University School of Engineering from July 5-July 25, 2025. 

    Please note that West will only be able to nominate one junior for each program.  If you are interested in being nominated, you must complete and submit the attached interest form to me no later than Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by 2:30 pm. 

    Mrs. Snowden
    Guidance

    The New Jersey Scholars Program

    Juniors:
     
    The New Jersey Scholars Program is now accepting nominations for the summer 2025 academic program held at the Lawrenceville School, in Lawrenceville, NJ.  The free, residential program will be held from June 29, 2025-August 1, 2025.  Accepted students will participate in a diverse, inclusive learning environment, which sharpens critical thinking, writing and research skills.  Students will attend lectures, participate in sports activities, and attend field trips.  Please visit www.newjerseyscholarsprogram.org for more information on the program.  
     
    Interested students should submit the attached, completed interest form NJscholars.2025.doc to Mrs. Snowden in Guidance (csnowden@chclc.org) no later than December 12, 2024 at 2:30 pm. You must include a list of extracurricular activities and a short (one page) essay explaining why you want to attend the NJ Scholars Program.
     
     
     
     

    Sincerely,

     

     

    Cynthia Snowden

    School Counselor

    ASVAB  and Apex Coordinator

    Cherry Hill High School West

    (856)663-8006 x-1211

    csnowden@chclc.org

     

     

     

    Please check the Cherry Hill West Guidance website for updates and information from the Guidance Department.

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    High School Plus at Camden County College

    YOUR CHILD CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDITS THIS YEAR!

    click here for the application and registration form

    view high school plus video

    Cherry Hill HS West has partnered with Camden County College to offer Camden County College’s High School Plus (Dual Credit) program right here at during the 2024/2025 school year. This program allows your child to earn college credits in at least one of their current high school classes and potentially more for $150 per course.

    Registration Deadline: Students are required to complete the dual credit form by February 28, 2025. Students that do not register before February 28 will not be eligible to receive dual credit this year.

    How to Register: If you are interested in how your child can earn college credits this year, please click on the application and registration button for more information.

     

    Social Studies Department Expectations

    Common course expectations are used by the Social Studies department staff for these three courses, regardless of level. To view a printable copy, please click the links below.

    The Advanced Placement Program

    The AP Program provides students with the opportunity to take college level courses while still in high school.
    Benefits from participating include -

    • Getting a head start on college-level work.
    • Improving your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
    • Developing the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.

    For more information go to The College Board web site.