Current 8th graders (rising high schoolers) typically complete this process mid-February through March. Current 6th and 7th graders (rising 7th and 8th graders) typically complete this process mid-March through mid-April. Updates will be included in Dr. Bradford's Weekly Principal Messages.

Course registration is an exciting time for students to select courses in order to explore interests and deepen their understanding of subject material. Our middle school courses are aligned to local, state and national standards. Students take six courses each semester. Schedules for students typically include four core classes (Math, English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and Science), Physical Education (year-long), and one elective each semester. The majority of electives are only one semester in length, however some electives are year-long (these are noted in registration documents) and some elective choices are a paired set of two quarter-long electives taught by the same teacher.

Selection and registration for core classes is based on teacher recommendations from the student's current core teachers. Middle school students are asked to select four electives they are interested in taking during this process, so staff has a short list from each student indicating their preferences. Please note that some electives require a prerequisite. This means that a specific course must be completed (sometimes with a specific grade earned) prior to taking a higher level course.

Students will be selecting their elective choices for the upcoming school year.  They will be using the “Class Registration” option in PowerSchool to select 2 primary elective preferences and 2 alternate choices for the upcoming school year.  "Alternate choices" are electives that the student would like to take if their primary electives are not available or do not work with their schedule. All electives should be chosen carefully as changes will not be made if a selected course (primary or alternate) is received.  

Note: We will do our best to schedule students in at least one of their primary selections. Final decisions regarding elective class offerings are subject to changes based on student interest and staff availability. Please help remind your student(s) that we strongly encourage them to select Digital Literacy/Keyboarding class as one of their elective options, as it helps to build a strong foundation that is helpful for all middle school and high school course work.