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Who schedules students at Otsego Middle School?
Scheduling classes for students at Otsego Middle School is a responsibility that is jointly held by both the building administration and the counseling department. In general, the school office handles the scheduling of academic classes, locker assignments, and STRIVE (homeroom) advisors, while the counseling department assigns encore classes (music, fine arts, health, technology, business, and physical fitness classes).
How do I change my student's academic schedule?
In general, student academic schedules are set at the beginning of each academic year, and changes are not encouraged. However, under certain circumstances, schedules can be changed with the consent and agreement of the school administration, parents, educators, and the counseling department. If you believe that an academic schedule change is necessary for your child, contact our building principal, Bill Houseman, for an appointment and more information (692-6199).
How do I change my student's encore class schedule?
Encore classes can and do change from time to time depending on student interest and needs. Changes in encore class assignments are allowed during the first week of each trimester if certain criteria can be met:
1) A "Request to Change Encore Classes" Form has been completed and returned to the OMS
Counseling Department Office (forms are available in the main office as well as the counseling office).
2) Space is available in other encore classes that the student is requesting (generally, classes other than band or choir are limited to 28 students).
3) An encore class (or classes) are available that the student isn't already scheduled to take during the academic year.
Changes after the first week of each trimester are not allowed. Announcements are made to the general student body informing them of these deadlines as they approach. For questions about encore class scheduling, contact Keith Fuller (692-6199 or kfuller@otsegops.org). |