Academic Programs

    Quince Orchard High School offers a variety of Academic Programs.  We currently have the Signature Local Programs, formerly AP Signature Programs, and beginning in the 2027-2028 school year will have Center Programs.  Details about each of these programs can be found below and on the individual pages for each program.

    Academic Programs Showcase at Quince Orchard

    Are you interested in more information about the Academic Programs at Quince Orchard? Join us at Quince Orchard’s Open House on October 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Please sign up to register your attendance and win a free tote bag while supplies last.  The evening will include information about both our Center Programs and the Local Signature Programs and time for incoming students and parents to explore the classrooms, meeting students and staff from QO.  Childcare is also available for younger children so that middle schoolers and parents can explore and get information, please sign-up.

    Showcase Materials - after the showcase on Monday, October 12th, we will post all the presentations and handouts for anyone who is looking for more information.

    Local Signature Programs

    The QOHS Local Signature Program is designed to provide all students an opportunity to maximize their multiple intelligences and creativity and to value their uniqueness by allowing them to participate in a wide variety of advanced level and Advanced Placement courses. 

    Coordinator, Colleen Adams manages this program to provide teachers and students the resources and support necessary for success.

    There are Local Signature Programs in each of the following subject areas.  The pathways consist of students completing five (5) courses within that subject area including at least one (1) AP level or college credit course.

    • Art
    • Child Development
    • Computer Science
    • Game Development
    • Justice, Law, and Society
    • Music
    • PLTW (Engineering)
    • Social Studies
    • Theatre
    • Video Production

    There is also Local Signature Program recognition for students who take 1 or more AP courses and meet the grade requirements for each class.

    Center Programs - beginning for 9th graders 2027-2028

    The Quince Orchard Center Programs provide students in the Center North Region an opportunity to pursue a career pathway or special precollege area of interest.  The Center Lead Teacher, Dillon Grenham, is the contact person for this program to provide teachers and students the resources and supports necessary for success.

    Center Programs Themes at Quince Orchard

    Quince Orchard offers two themes for studens in the Central North Region:

    • The Center for Medical Exploration and Discovery (MED)
    • The Center for Aesthetics, Repertoire, Technique and Self-Expression (A.R.T.S.)

    Within each theme, students must apply through ParentVUE.  Students may apply for more than one pathway; upon review of their application they will be notified about acceptance.  Students may only enroll in only one pathway.  Students from any of the schools within the region may apply for any of our five pathways.  The application process opens in October of a student's eighth grade year and applications are due in early November. 

    Central North Region