Course Selection and Academic Planning
Procedures
- The Counselor will meet with students to select courses. Explanations of the appropriate selection of programs and courses will be given at this time. The Counselor will clearly state the sequence of courses in each department. Students will select their courses, subject by subject until their schedule is full with 8 credits. Students will also have the option to take StudyHalls.
- If the course selection process is not completed during the times that the Counselor meets with grade levels, the counselor will meet with the student individually to complete the schedule. If a student is unable to be reached, the Counselor will create the student’s schedule.
- In order to provide a better program for students, some required classes will be assigned by counselors. Teacher recommendation, test scores, and the student's achievement will determine these assignments.
- Because the small size of our school population limits the number of sections offered for each course, certain combinations of courses may be impossible to schedule. Students should have alternatives in mind and be prepared to discuss these with the Counselor during individual appointments. The selection of alternates will be required for elective courses and should be carefully considered.
- The following points should be considered when making course selections:
- All students in grades 9,10,11, and 12 are required to schedule a minimum of seven (7) credits each year. Exceptions are made only if scheduling requirements restrict certain choices.
- No credit is given for a quarter’s work in a course scheduled for a semester without administrative approval.
- If available, all World Language courses should be taken in a minimum of two-year sequences. Three-year or four-year sequences are recommended.
Course Offerings and Planning
Considerations
Course selection is an important task that must be planned carefully by you and your parents. The subjects you study in high school today will greatly influence the options in your future.
Graduating from high school is a necessity in today's society. Many job opportunities are closed to a person without a high school diploma. In order to take full advantage of the opportunities open to you, you should plan your educational program so that you will fully develop your abilities and talents.
As you choose your courses, keep in mind the following factors:
- Your past school record
- Your abilities and aptitudes
- Your plans following high school graduation
- Your career pathway
Every effort will be made to assign you to the courses you select. However, the administration reserves the right to assign students to alternate classes if the original choices cannot be scheduled or if courses are significantly under-enrolled and/or had to be dropped.
Requirements by Department
Requirements by Department
English – Four Courses Minimum (4 credits)
Social Studies – Four Courses Minimum (3 credits)
Math – Four Courses Minimum (3 credits)
Science – Four Courses Minimum (3 credits)
Health and PE – Three Courses Minimum (1.5 credits)
Career Readiness – Three-Course Minimum (2 credits)
- Personal Choices (9th)
- Career Choices 1 (10th)
- Career Choices 2 (10th & 11th)
- Speech (11th & 12th)
Arts & Humanities Electives - Two Credit Minimum (at least 0.5 credits performing arts, fine arts or FACS)
Additional Electives – 4 credits total
Total Minimum Credits Required For Graduation: 26 credits, students have the potential to acquire up to 32 credits
Course Selection Guide 2019-2020.pdf