Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about our course selection and schedule change process. Please see your school counselor if you need help at any time.
Your teacher is most familiar with your academic skills, and his or her recommendation made utilizing that information as well as information about the sequence of courses. Please speak to your teachers to help you make the most appropriate choices.
We make every effort to provide students with the ideal schedule. We do our best to get everything you need even if it isn't in the order or with the teacher you might prefer. Please understand that the counselor is not able to consider any requests for preferential, lateral, or any other type of schedule customization. Convenience changes such as moving a study to the beginning or end of the day will not be honored.
Yes, if there is a dramatic and documented academic problem you may appeal in writing to the Change Committee to adjust your program. This is a rare occurrence that is typically teacher-generated based on radical change in student performance. Remember to use the resources available to you during the scheduling season; everyone wants to help you to make good decisions.
Probably not; that is why you must take great care in working with your counselor, teachers, and parents to prioritize your course requests and be ready to make choices when necessary. You will be asked to select multiple alternative courses at the time of course selection and if one of your primary selections doesn't run or if there is an irresolvable conflict, we will attempt to schedule one of your alternative selections.
Too many changes disrupt the school's program; we are unable to accommodate the potentially large number of students leaving or entering classes. Our master schedule is built with care just for you, so we must ask that you see a class through to its conclusion. Counselors and teachers are always available to help you navigate through potential problems.
Yes, any time up through the first 10 days of school, provided there is room in the class.
Your counselor and teacher will work together to help you become a more effective time manager by giving you strategies for success. If there is a documented extreme academic need you may be advised to change a course level. Everyone at BHS is committed to helping you find a solution to your concern(s). Dropping a class is the last possible alternative after all options have been exhausted. Please research all courses very carefully and consider all of the activities, work and other demands on your time when your course selections are made.