Registration Anxiety

Parents of sophomores & juniors:

As you know, many students are feeling anxiety and stress around registration. This is compounded by the fact that students will be able to take 8 classes next year.

We want to offer students a variety of ways to achieve their goals, but sometimes all of these choices can be overwhelming.

Here are a few things you can discuss with your student to help alleviate stress.

1. Although you are encouraged to think about your future plans, you don't have to commit to a particular college or career right now! With 8 periods in your schedule next year, you'll have more of a chance to explore your interests. You might sign up for a class and discover it's your passion, but you might also realize you don't like that subject. High school is a time when you get to explore different subjects that you might be interested in. 
2. Young people and adults change their minds all the time! It's okay to change your plan. What are the values and goals that guide your decisions about what classes to take?
3. Set aside a chunk of time to peruse the Course Catalog to find classes that might interest you. Don't forget that there are electives with no homework. Almost all students will need a few "no homework" electives.
4. Sit down and look at your weekly schedule to make sure you have time for all of the classes and other activities you want to do. Use this Schedule Planning Worksheet to see if you can fit everything in and stay sane.
5. There is no single perfect plan! You can always make changes to your future plans as you learn more.

Remember to submit course selections and alternates for next year using Skyward by midnight on January 16. Turn in paperwork to science (grade 10) and ELA teachers (grade 11) on January 17/18.