I: Program of Studies and Course Descriptions

Students and families should access the course descriptions on this website to get a sense of what each class will be like. This is a great starting point to begin to learn about a class and how it will fit into your overall schedule and workload for the following year. Following up with a teacher about any questions could be a great next step. 

II: Teacher Recommendations and Conversations

Teachers use their experience with a student this year as well as their knowledge of the next year's course to make these recommendations. We encourage students and families to reach out to teachers where there are questions about the recommendation or options for courses next year. A teacher's recommendation about level will be where the student in placed the next year. Families wishing to review this recommendation can follow the process outlined below.

III: Conversations with Guidance Counselors

Each student in currently in 9-11th grade, will meet with their guidance counselor 1-1 during the month of March. At these meetings, counselors will discuss a student's overall goals, course options, requirements, and ultimately arrive at a schedule individualized for that student. Students will finalize their course requests in the meeting with their counselor. 

IV: Conversations with Family and Friends 

Having conversations with your family about what your life outside of school looks like, what your future goals are, and how all of that interacts with courses for next year can definitely be a really important part of this process. Speaking with friends and peers about their experience in certain courses can also be helpful. It's important to keep in mind that friends and peers may have had different experiences in one course or another based on a whole list of reasons. As you move through this process, keep coming back to what you know and believe is true and right for you individually based on all information you've been able to gather.