Important:

• Course selection lesson in class: Monday, January 27th. 

• If you do not request classes in StudentVUE by Friday, January 31st, your counselor will review your transcript and choose courses for you.

• Seniors must enroll in a minimum of 4 course per semester (even if ahead in credits, no gaps).

Follow These Steps to Successfully Choose your Senior Year Courses

Step 8: Review your course choices 

• Be sure you filled out alternates and did not choose more than six courses. (unless you are in band, AFJROTC or ELD)

• Get input and approval from your parent/guardian.

• Deadline to request your courses in StudentVUE is Friday, January 31st. After January 31st no changes will be allowed until you meet with your counselor for course selection. 

Important General Information for Seniors

• Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 courses per semester (even if you’re ahead in credits)

• PLEASE include alternate electives that you would want - there are popular courses that fill, even for seniors

• TA positions are limited to 10 credits (over all four years). 

• Choose balance and don’t overload yourself. Think of your obligations outside of school.

• If you would like to take a high school course at a charter school over the summer, please talk to your counselor for more information.

• If you would like to take a class at Palomar or MiraCosta, please talk to your counselor for more information.

• Minimum graduation requirements must be taken on the SMHS campus (ex: English 12, Government). Classes taken off campus (charter, Palomar College, etc. are applied as elective credits) - please contact your school counselor for further information. 

• If you have a job and would like credit for work experience, visit the Dual Enrollment website linked above