2026-2027 Course Selection Process & Information

For Rising 10th, 11th, & 12th Grade (Rising 9th Grade, see below) 

The information below will provide you all the tools needed to prepare for course selection for the 2026-2027 school year. This process will begin before Thanksgiving break, and continue through the month of December. The resources listed below will be reviewed and should be used to prepare for this process!

1. BASD Program of Studies: The POS is the list of all courses offered and their descriptions. They are organized by department, and also by Career Pathway, and can be found at this link on the BASD Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/programofstudies/

2. Elective Course Offerings 2026-2027: This sheet is a quick reference of electives listed by department and should be used with the POS to support making decisions regarding course requests.

3. Course Selection Newsletter: Attached here you will find the Course Selection Newsletter with relevant information about graduation requirements, SSCs, tutoring options, class advisors, dual enrollment, Naviance, community service, career planning, and much more!

4. Dual Enrollment Student Info Sheet: This informational sheet briefly reviews dual enrollment opportunities for BASD students. We highly encourage students to pursue dual enrollment and to continue to discuss options with their school counselors.

5. Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School (BAVTS) Application: Please visit the BAVTS website if you are interested in learning more and applying for one of their programs. This link contains videos to the opportunities available at BAVTS.

• Applications to BAVTS should be completed during the December course selection process and discussed with your school counselor. Below are descriptions of the two application types (Rotation & Specialized):

  • Rotation Application – This application should be completed when students are applying for the BAVTS rotation program. Students will rank order 6 programs on their application, and rotate through 4 programs in the 1st marking period next school year. Continuing in their top choice program is based on their overall performance during rotations. For first year students or students changing programs - see website linked above for more information.

  • Specialized Application – This application should be completed when students are applying for one of the following programs that are not part of rotations: Cosmetology or The Academy of Medical Science (rising seniors only – see criteria).

*Please contact your school counselor directly with any questions you might have regarding course selection for the 2026-2027 school year!

For Rising 9th Grade Students (Class of 2030):

The information below will be shared with students by their middle school team, and when the future LHS school counselor visits middle schools. We will provide rising 9th graders with all the tools needed to prepare for course selection for the 2026-2027 school year. The resources listed below will be reviewed and should be used when choosing courses that align with future career pathways!

1. BASD Program of Studies: The POS is the list of all courses offered and their descriptions. They are listed by department, and also by Career Pathway, and can be found at this link on the BASD Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/programofstudies/

2. Elective Course Offerings 2025-2026: This double sided sheet is a quick reference of electives listed by department, and also by Career Pathway, and should be used with the POS to support making decisions regarding course requests. Please note that not all courses listed in the POS are available for you to request for next school year.

3. Rising 9th Grade LHS Course Selection WKST: This worksheet should be used to prepare for the small group course selection session with your LHS School Counselor. Completion of this worksheet is helpful for you to prepare your requests. Students will receive this in hard copy from the middle school team and it can be printed from the link provided.

4. Course Selection Newsletter: Attached here you will find the Course Selection Newsletter with relevant information about graduation requirements, SSCs, tutoring options, class advisors, dual enrollment, Naviance, community service, career planning, and much more!

*Please contact your future LHS school counselor directly with any questions you might have regarding course selection for the 2026-2027 school year!