Hello Rising Sophomores!

Key Dates

 

November/December
  • Guardian emails with core placements and opportunity to request changes to core courses
  • Classroom lessons led by counselors
  • Students select courses and have an opportunity to request changes to core courses
 

January
  • Confirmation process
  • Parents/Students have the opportunity to request changes
 

April
  • Final review to core placements
  • Appeal process only
 

August
  • Official schedule released in PowerSchool Portal

 

As you make important decisions about your courses, we encourage both students and guardians to consider the student’s individual strengths and academic goals. For those ready to take on greater challenges, the Accelerated Placement Act—designed to provide early access to advanced coursework based on a student’s readiness—offers opportunities to enroll in higher-level classes.

 

To determine your appropriate level of academic rigor, please refer to the chart below:

Are you considering taking an Honors, Dual Credit or AP Course?

Students who are successful in these classes typically meet the following criteria:

MAP or PSAT Percentiles

⬇️
70th-79th Percentile 80-89th Percentile 90th – > 99th Percentile

You meet 2 of the following additional criteria:

-A in current class

-Present at least 90% of school days

-Cumulative GPA of 3.5+

-Desire for the subject and willing to work outside of class

-Be mindful that your total workload is manageable

You meet 1 of the following additional criteria:

-A in current class

-Present at least 90% of school days

-Cumulative GPA of 3.5+

-Desire for the subject and willing to work outside of class 

-Be mindful that your total workload is manageable

 -Are mindful that the total workload is manageable

-Desire for the subject and willing to put in work outside of the class

-Are aware of the stress and pressure that can come with advanced courses

 

Below are additional resources to support your course selection: