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 Open House 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 7:00 PM.  Please sign up to register your attendance.

    Signature Local Programs

    The QOHS 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 Signature Local 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 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 will be offering programs within two themes:  The Center for Medical Exploration and Discovery and The Center for Aesthetics, Repertoire, Technique and Self-Expression (A.R.T.S.).  These programs will available for students who are entering 9th grade in or after the 2027-2028 school year.  Quince Orchard is part of the Central North Region along with three other high schools, each offering different programs. Details for each school can be found below.

    Central North Region

    Students must apply through ParentVUE to one or more specific pathways within their Region.  Students may apply for more than one pathway but may enroll in only one.  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 with applications being due in early November.