Scheduling Information Night February 17 2009 Scheduling Night

Scheduling Information Night February 17, 2009

Scheduling Night Agenda n 7: 00 – 7: 15, Scheduling Overview n 7: 15 – 7: 45, Guidance Presentations q q n Current freshmen and sophomores will meet in the auditorium Current juniors will meet in the cafeteria 7: 45 – 8: 15, Department representatives in the library

Scheduling Timeline n n n February 17: February 18 -23: February 25: February 27: March 3 & 4: March 9 – April 24: Scheduling Night Classroom Scheduling AP Fair Elective Fair BWHS Scheduling Days Counselor/student conferences

Scheduling Night n n n February 17, 2009 This event is for parents of current 9 th, 10 th and 11 th grade students. Review the BWHS scheduling process. Review grade-level specific information. Department chairs and teachers are present to answer your questions about course choices.

Class Room Presentations n n February 18 – 23, 2009 Counselors will visit 9 th, 10 th and 11 th grade English classes to discuss graduation requirements, the scheduling process and course options for next year. Students will receive the 2009 -2010 Program of Studies. Students will receive a sample course selection form

AP Fair n n February 25, 2009 During flex period students will have the opportunity to visit up to four Advanced Placement subjects

Elective Fair n n February 27, 2009 During flex period students will have the opportunity to visit up to four electives

BWHS Scheduling Days n March 3 & 4, 2009 q Student will make preliminary course choices

Scheduling Day - 1 n n March 3, 2009 Students will receive course selection forms in the morning. Throughout the day (periods 1, 2, 3 & 4), core academic teachers will make recommendations and elective teachers will help students make elective choices. A parent signature on the form is not required at this time.

Scheduling Day - 2 n n March 4, 2009 Throughout the day (periods 5, 7 & 8), core academic teachers will make recommendations and elective teachers will help students make elective choices. Students will turn their forms in at the end of the day. A parent signature on the form is not required at this time.

Counselor & Student Conferences n n March 9 – April 24, 2009 Every student will meet with his/her counselor. Counselors will help refine student course selections and check graduation requirements. At this time, the student will be instructed to obtain a parent signature and return the course selection form for final approval.

Final Course Requests n June 30, 2009 is the deadline to change student course requests n Changes after June 30, 2009 may not be possible.

Schedule Changes - Electives n Students who did not receive their first choice in electives may be permitted to make schedule changes n Students who received their first choice in electives can not be permitted to change their electives unless extenuating circumstances exist

Schedule Changes – Academic Levels n n Level changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis Many factors are considered: q q q q Student input Parent input Counselor input Overall course load Teacher feedback Availability of alternate courses Post-secondary plans Individual strengths & weaknesses

New Information n LCPS will use a 10 -point scale starting next year. It is NOT retroactive. Details still need to be resolved. n Advanced Placement courses are now weighted by 1 point. This is retroactive.

Tonight’s Agenda n 7: 15 – 7: 45, Guidance Presentations q q n Current freshmen and sophomores will meet in the auditorium Current juniors will meet in the cafeteria 7: 45 – 8: 15, Department representatives in the library