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Course Request Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to make an appointment for course registration?
A: No. Grades 9, 10 and 11 will receive passes to the counseling office to complete course requests.
Q: My best friend met with her counselor for course selection the week before I did. Am I going to
get closed out of courses because other students registered before me?
A: No. The Counseling Department does not start placing students in actual sections until all
students have registered. There is no advantage to registering first.
Q: How many courses should I select? How many back-up selections should I have?
A: You should request 8 full year courses (or a combination of semester courses). When you meet
with your counselor, have two backup selections (listed in order of priority). If you do not provide
backups, and a course you selected is canceled or overloaded, a selection will be made for you.
Q: One of my elective choices is a really popular class. What are my chances of getting it?
A: The counseling office will build as many sections of a course needed to satisfy student demand
assuming that staffing is available. In the case that course sections need to be limited due to staff
availability, seniors will have first priority followed by juniors, sophomores and freshmen.
Q: Can I request a teacher?
A: No. Because of the number of course requests we process, it is impossible to field requests in a
fair and systematic way to all families.
Q: Do I need a recommendation for AP and Honors courses?
A: Possibly. Be sure to read the prerequisites under each AP and Honors course to be sure you
meet the criteria before requesting the course. Each one is different.
Q: I am a student-athlete. Is there anything I need to be concerned about during course registration?
A: Yes. Student-athletes must be passing 30 credits at all times. Be realistic about your course
selections as dropping down to 30 credits during the school year will leave you without a safety net if
you experience difficulty in another class. Student-athletes considering NCAA Athletics must meet
coursework criteria to be eligible. Student athletes should review www.eligibilitycenter.org for
additional information.
Q: What if I change my mind about a course after I meet with my counselor?
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A: You have until June 11 to make any changes to your course selections. Once the school year
starts, we do not honor changes unless there was an error in scheduling.
Q: I have a question that is not mentioned in this FAQ section. What should I do?
A: Speak up! Stop by the counseling office and talk to your counselor. They are here to help you!
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