Scheduling Information Night February 17, 2009

Scheduling Night Agenda 7:00 – 7:15, Scheduling Overview 7:15 – 7:45, Guidance Presentations  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 February 17: Scheduling Night February 18-23:Classroom Scheduling February 25: AP Fair February 27: Elective Fair March 3 & 4: BWHS Scheduling Days March 9 – April 24: Counselor/student conferences

Scheduling Night February 17, 2009 This event is for parents of current 9th, 10th and 11th 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 February 18 – 23, 2009 Counselors will visit 9th, 10th and 11th grade English classes to discuss graduation requirements, the scheduling process and course options for next year. Students will receive the Program of Studies. Students will receive a sample course selection form

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

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

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

Scheduling Day - 1 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 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 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 June 30, 2009 is the deadline to change student course requests Changes after June 30, 2009 may not be possible.

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

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

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

Tonight’s Agenda 7:15 – 7:45, Guidance Presentations  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