Students looking to obtain a high school education and diploma, but are unable to do so the traditional way, have the opportunity to register for Wareham Public School’s Pathways to Academic Student Success Program, known as “PASS.”

This is a night school program that operates with the same academic expectations as the high school. It is a second chance for students to complete the coursework necessary to graduate.

Registration for the Spring 2024 Semester will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those interested must email Program Secretary Karen Austin at khaustin@wareham.k12.ma.us for a timeslot to register.

To register, students must provide their MCAS scores, a recent transcript, proof of residency and a birth certificate. 

Full-time students, those who take three or more courses, who also live in Wareham can attend the program for free. Otherwise, the courses are $160 each for Wareham residents and $300 each for non-residents. There is also a $50 registration fee for all students and then a $50 graduation fee. Cash or money order only and made payable to Wareham Public Schools.

The semester will start Monday, Jan. 22.

The courses offered this semester include:

English:

• Grades 9 and 10
• Grades 11 and 12

Math, Grades 9 to 12:

• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Consumer Math

Social Science, Grades 9 to 12:

• World History I
• World History II
• U.S. History I
• U.S. History II

Science, Grades 9 to 12:

• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Engineering Technology 
• Wellness/Health Science

Electives, Grades 9 to 12:

• MYCAP
• First Generation Investors/Career College Readiness
• Culinary Arts

In order to graduate, students must complete 100 credits along with the core academics, including four English, four math, three science, one wellness and three social science courses. Additionally, the students must pass ELA, math and science/technology MCAS tests.