Course Selection Process
The scheduling process should be a collaborative effort between the student, parents, teachers, and school counselors to meet each student’s needs. All students in grades 8 - 11 will be provided an overview of the course selection process.
The course selection website describes all courses available at Easton Area High School; however, some courses may not be offered in both semesters. The school reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses for which a student is enrolled for a lack of teacher availability or low student enrollment, and may alter a student’s schedule.
Students’ selection for the core courses of English, Social Studies, Math, and Science will be completed with their current content area teacher. If students want to change their level in these courses, they should confer with their core content area teacher.
Students will select elective courses of their choice. When doing so, students must ensure they have met all of the prerequisites for that course. It is recommended for parents to review selections with their children. Once students have finished entering their electives, the course selection sheet will be returned to their advisory teacher (grades 9,10, and 11) and History teacher (grade 8).
The curriculum offerings are very diverse. These offerings are designed to meet the requests of our students in a comprehensive high school setting, yet still satisfy the criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These basic requirements are designed with the philosophy that EAHS exists to prepare the students for their future in society. In addition, enough freedom of choice is built into the curriculum to allow for individual interests.
To meet requirements, students in grades 9-11 must maintain 7 credits each year (3.5 each semester) on their schedule. Students in grade 12 must maintain 6 credits. Seniors must have 3 credits during semester 1 and 3 credits during semester 2. Full-year courses count as a half credit each semester. Students enrolled in off-campus courses may ask to waive this policy if it conflicts with outside scheduling. If less than seven credits are chosen, additional classes will be added.
Scheduling Changes or Withdrawals
A concerted effort is made to accommodate each student’s course requests. Unfortunately, there are times when a student’s requests cannot be accommodated due to the number of sections available in a particular course or the periods a course is offered conflicting with another chosen selection.
Requests for schedule changes MUST be made within 8 days of the start of each semester. Request forms are available on the EAHS website under the Counseling Department tab. Schedule changes or withdrawals (after the first 8 days) require administrative approval and will be considered for the following reasons ONLY:
● Clerical or computer error
● Student missing a required core class or lunch period
● Reassignment due to failure
● Diversified Occupations program – entering or withdrawing from the program
● CIT Requests – entering or withdrawing from the program
● Change in levels (example: Honors to CP) with teacher recommendation
A student requesting a schedule change for academic reasons should first meet directly with their teacher to discuss academic concerns.
Only after meeting with the teacher, counselor, and with parental approval, will the grade level principal review the request. Every effort must be made by the student to be academically successful.
Schedule changes WILL NOT be considered for the following reasons
● To accommodate teacher preference
● Lateral move within the same subject area
● Change to obtain a preferred lunch period
Note: Students MUST complete all courses in their entirety in order to receive course credit. If a student chooses to drop a full-year class, he or she will receive no credit at the end of semester 1. If credit has been awarded for semester one, but the student drops or fails the course in semester 2, the semester 1 credit will be removed from the student’s transcript.