For most 9th, 10th and 11th graders, you will be taking 6 classes. That would leave you with room for a lunch and an off period (prep or options or early release or late arrival).
For most seniors, if you are in good standing academically, you can drop to 5 classes. Why do we give you the flexibility to drop to 5 classes? Because the process of applying to college and applying for scholarships is time consuming and we want to be sure that you can give your best to your course work and also your future plans. It is important for seniors to remember that 5 classes is the minimum required to be considered a Full Time student. Being full time is important for a range of reasons - insurance, child support, good driver discounts, plus colleges definitely want to see you as a full time student. So you definitely won't go below the 5 minimum classes in any semester.
While 5 to 6 classes is the minimum per year, if students are behind on earning credits due to failing classes, then it may be necessary to plan on taking more classes during a semester or the year.
Also, when planning out your classes over the next year, be sure that you double check and make sure you'll be taking enough classes to be eligible to participate in athletics and other co-curricular activities. (Remember, any school sponsored activity that involves competition requires you to be eligible. So this includes band, choir groups, Mock Trial, In the Know, etc.)
In order to be eligible you must PASS at least 5 of the half credit courses each quarter. IF you are signing up to take a Wellness for Life course or TOK, you need to remember that these classes are only worth .25 credits per semester so they do not count in the courses needed for co-curricular eligibility.
If you have any questions about eligibility, please stop in the co-curricular office or stop to see me for additional clarification.
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