Frequently asked questions about choosing your courses

What if I change my mind about the courses I selected?

Students sometimes express concern that they may be locked into taking the courses planned out in March and April. Students actually have until the end of each school year to change their minds with course selections.

What if I don't get the courses that I wanted?

The actual scheduling of students into classes is a very complex procedure that cannot be finalized until the close of the summer school session each August. (That's why student schedules often aren't available until the start of school.) Every effort is made to place students in the classes they request, but some scheduling conflicts are inevitable. Sometimes a course gets cut due to enrollment. Or, if a student selects multiple courses that are only offered one period a day, they are not always able to fit every elective into their schedule. That's why counselors ask students to rank their choice of electives from most important to least. When in doubt, contact your counselor as soon as possible if there are problems or concerns with your final schedule.

Can I drop a course?

Students should plan their courses carefully since dropping courses after school begins is discouraged and after school begins is discouraged and school permission may be difficult to obtain. Withdrawal from a required course is never permitted. To drop a course, a special add/drop form must be secured from the teacher, completed, and signed by the student, teacher, counselor, department administrator, principal and parent(s) in the order listed on the form. To drop a course prior to 15 weeks of a full year course and 7-1/2 weeks of a semester course will have no indication on their permanent record that they ever enrolled in the course. After the time, a notation of either "drop/pass" or "drop/fail" will appear on their report card and stay on their permanent records. No student will be allowed to drop a full- year course after 22 weeks or a half- year course after 11 weeks.

Do you have another question about course selection that isn't covered here?

E-mail Adrienne Leon, Communications Coordiantor, and she will get back to you with an answer. We may also post it here because it's probably something that someone else has also wondered about!