Next Year's Schedule

Mrs. Travis (in partnership with the rest of the WKHS administrators) has been working on the master schedule for next year. They have determined where each class will be held during the school day to meet the most student requests possible. This includes running your requests through the computer to try to match as many of the requests as possible between what you had asked for and what is possible in the computers. As of this week, they have officially "locked" the master schedule into place. 

Unfortunately, now that the schedule is locked it becomes crazy for the counselors as we go through each of the schedules that didn't match and try to figure out if there is a solution and what possible options we can use to make a schedule fit together. We will spend hours pouring over schedules and will have to call down some of you to talk about back up choices based upon the conflicts in your schedule. This is never easy and we know it is disappointing when you don't get all of the classes that you wanted, so we promise that we are doing the best we can to make everything work together.

We are starting the process of calling kids down regarding conflicts. If in the coming days, you get an email or pass to come see us during your lunch, off period or between periods, we are asking you to please make every effort to come at the day and time we are calling for you so we can look at your schedule together. (And that specific timing is when we think we should be able to fit you in without making you wait for long.) You don't want us to be the one to make those tough choices for you so we really do need to meet and look at the options together.

Inevitably, when everyone hears that the schedule is locked, students will be curious about the schedule and what their classes will look like for next year. We are more than happy to talk about this with you, but not until all of the conflicts are resolved. So, we ask you to please be patient with us and wait until the last week of school (week of exams) to try to come and get a sneak peek at what your schedule will hopefully be for next year. (Full disclosure though, all schedules are 100% up for revision and changes based on whatever has to happen with the master schedule as the summer progresses.)

Senioritis

The number of seniors who have mentioned that they feel like "senioritis"  is taking over is too high to count.  While we understand that it can be a challenge to continue motivating yourself to finish your high school career strong, it is important!

With Seniors only having 4 weeks of high school left, the appeal of letting everything slide to just enjoy the remaining time seems to be very strong. We have even heard younger students claiming to feel “senioritis” early and this is definitely not a good thing.

Third quarter grades were rough (to say the least). This is particularly a concern for seniors as it can jeopardize graduation (a real fear for many) and it can also jeopardize your college future. For example, remember, the colleges reserve the right to revoke your acceptance if the grades you are earning are not on track with what they expected at the time of your application. They can also place you on academic probation and take back scholarship offers. Obviously, these would not be good scenarios, but it does happen across the country every year. 

So, while the weather is finally improving, senior tag, and "fun" days like Arts in Action in the coming weeks may make it hard to focus on the day to day responsibilities of meeting your classroom expectations, it is very important!  Please keep pushing to work hard in your classes!

Online Summer School

Every year we get questions about taking online courses or classes in other districts during the summers and as long as it is an accredited school this is completely fine. So, for example, if your parents are divorced and you go to spend the summer with a parent who lives in another state you can take your summer school class at the school near your other parent and then transfer the credit back to us. Or for those students who plan on traveling a great deal over the summer, taking an online course might be more in line with your needs. Again, in Worthington we try to be very flexible in helping all students meet their academic goals so, as long as the school you are taking classes from is an accredited school, we will transfer those credits to Worthington.

Students and parents often ask me which online schools they can use and again, if it is accredited it is fine. The school we have had the most students utilize in the past has been TRECA due to the cost effectiveness of their credits. But again, that can change from year to year and so I encourage you to search for the schools and programs that will best meet your individual needs. I do know that TRECA summer school registration has now opened for the year, so if you were planning to take a TRECA summer school class, please be sure to get signed up for that soon. Their website is: https://treca.org/programs/summer-school 

Final CC+ Reminder

All students looking to earn free college credit in classes next year MUST turn in the College Credit Plus intent to participate form by April 1st!  This is a firm deadline established by the State of Ohio and we cannot extend it. Since we are not in school after March 27th it is really important to be sure you get your forms turned in to us before spring break!  

Just as a reminder, this is what gives you the chance to take CC+ classes next year on the college campus, online, taught by college instructors at WKHS (English, Psychology, Government, Sociology, Ethics), and/or the regular WKHS classes taught by the WKHS teachers which can get you college credit for the exact same class you may have already signed up to take (Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB).  

If you have any questions about College Credit Plus - stop and see us or watch the video on the counselor website.  (www.wkhscounselors.com).  The intent to participate form packets which includes the video sign-off forms are also available on the counselor website.

4th Quarter Begins

What is 1 small step that you could take that would help you to be a better student?  Now that we are in the 4th and final quarter of the school year, that is a question I hope you will pause to ask yourself and try to think about what you can either continue doing or start doing differently to finish the year out strong.

The reality is that school is your job and so reflecting on what you're doing and how it is helping to get you to where you want to be is important.  When I think about my students your individual strengths and struggles are so diverse.  Some students struggle to show up to school on time every day while others have great attendance.  Some students pick up on what teachers are saying when they just listen in class, but many others have to take detailed notes and write everything down.  Some students are great about getting work completed on time and turned in fully finished and others are continually confused when teachers ask for assignments to be submitted having never even realized something was assigned.

Today your 3rd quarter grades were do and so you and your parents can all log into Infinite Campus to get an idea of where you stand academically at the half-way point in the semester.  But I really do want you to forget the letter grades for a moment and think about yourself and the efforts and commitment you are showing in your classes. 

Can you do better?  If so, what can you try?  Want me to help hold you accountable, I am happy to if you come and let me know about your goals and plan to improve.  

Are you pleased with how things are going for you in classes?  That's awesome!  Be proud of your success and accomplishments.  Try to think back on what you think has helped you the most to have this success and make sure you consider how you can continue with that moving ahead.  Know that I'm also here to help celebrate those successes with you if you want to share with me what it is that you think has helped you most.

Finishing out this year strong is important and nothing is a lost cause because you still have half of the semester to go.  Use your resources and apply yourself.  You can do this!

Staying Organized

I admit it... I am a list maker. I have lists for just about everything you could imagine. I created a list of things I *MUST* accomplish before the end of the day, not to mention the list I already have at school of the "other" things I need to do. I also have a list of things to do at home, a list of "to do's" for next week, lists for other upcoming school related projects, a list of summer projects (yes, already) and even a list for "when I have time." So, sadly, I guess I could probably benefit from having a list of all of my lists. :-)

The reason I am mentioning it, is that lists work for me, but everyone needs some sort of a system to help keep your thoughts or your massive "to do piles" organized. It is much more difficult and demanding to try to hold something in your head than it is to refer back to it on paper. I heard once that your head is a good place to have and process ideas not to hold ideas and I believe that makes sense. It doesn't require a lot of time, but the payoffs are large as long as you stick with it. Personally, I love being able to cross something off my list knowing that I had achieved a goal - no matter how small.

Please work on staying focused and organized. What do you need to do to make sure that you will be able to end this quarter successfully? Remember, you only have 8 more days of classes this quarter. If lists are not your way to stay organized, that is OK, but find a system that works and use it.

Pass/ Fail & Drop Deadline

Each semester students have the first 6 weeks to be able to make adjustments to their classes. The options involve switching from traditional to pass/ fail grading. This option is not available for core classes, but can be done for many of the introductory level elective courses. Additionally, students who are currently taking above the minimum number of classes can drop a class before the 6 week mark and not have the class appear on their transcript.

This semester, 6 weeks is next Monday, February 16th, which, obviously, is a holiday. As a result, you have until 8am on Tuesday morning to drop your class or to switch to pass/ fail grading. The forms for both of these options are available in the front of the Counseling Center and on the Counselor website.

College Credit Plus Night

The College Credit Plus (CC+) program is an opportunity for high school students to take college courses while still enrolled in high school. Students have the option of completing courses on a college campus, online, or at WKHS. College classes at WKHS include both classes that are taught by WKHS teachers who are eligible to serve as adjunct faculty at colleges and classes where CSCC instructors are coming to Kilbourne to teach our students.

Classes that we anticipate being taught at WKHS (dependent on enough students enrolling in them) include: Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, English Composition 1, English Composition 2, English Literature, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Intro to American Government, and Ethics.

There are a lot of details involved in participating in the CC+ program and students must complete and submit the paperwork before April 1st to indicate their intent to participate in the CC+ program in the following school year.  CC+ is also available for students to take classes during the summer in addition to during the school year.

In order to explain all of the details of the program and to provide you with the forms necessary, ALL students and parents interested in participating in this program must plan to attend the Academic Options night which will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the WKHS auditorium.  This will be a joint meeting for all of the students and parents in Worthington. Every college in a 30 mile radius is invited to participate in the meeting.  

One thing that is important for students and parents to realize is that this presentation is a state requirement that you must participate in an information session. As a result, please see me if you are unable to attend this meeting so we can explore other options for sessions being provided at local colleges which you can attend if you can't make it to the Worthington meeting. Let me stress this again - this is a mandatory meeting for any students who want to participate in CC+ next year!

Credit Flexibility is another program we will highlight during the Academic Options night.  Credit flexibility allows students to earn credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency, instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction. Students are able to customize aspects of their learning around their interests and needs. It encourages student self-direction and motivates learners to develop new skills and fulfill their potential. Examples of credit flexibility opportunities include, but are not limited to, independent study, online learning, and demonstration of course proficiency.

If you have any interest in learning more about College Credit Plus and Credit Flexibility, please plan to join us January 22nd!

Report Cards & Mid-Year Transcripts

I feel relatively confident that most students know how to access infinite campus to check your grades, but parents may not be looking at progress as consistently. In part this may be because they are allowing you to take responsibility for your own learning and watching as you develop independence while still in high school and part of it is that your parents are busy and infinite campus can be “out of sight, out of mind”.

Parents, with the first semester now over, I strongly encourage you to log in to Infinite Campus and see your son or daughter’s first semester grades. We do not mail report cards home, so this is the only way to be able to access the report cards.

If parents do not know their username and password, please go to www.worthington.k12.oh.us and click on the "Portal Login" button at the top of the page. You will then see a "Parent Account Recovery" option just below the login button. The next screen will ask for the login information and it provides an option to enter your e-mail address if you do not know your username and password. Please note that your email address must match the one the district has in your student’s profile. Once you submit your e-mail address, computer services will soon e-mail you with your username and password.

The online report-cards allow parents and students to assess the student's progress on an ongoing basis. As we begin the second semester this is a great opportunity for parents to ask themselves questions related to your kids grades. Are your son/ daughter's grades what you had expected? Are you pleased? Does your son or daughter need more structure or support to help them develop new skills for studying or preparing for classes? If your student is struggling to be successful one of my top suggestions is to talk to your student and to the teachers! Teachers have a good perspective on where kids stand in their class. They can help clarify on concepts that students are missing, areas for improvement, and they can provide concrete suggestions for how your son/ daughter can make changes to find success in their classes.

Counselors will be reviewing all of your grades for the semester and completing credit checks for all of our students so that we can be sure you are staying on track. It is still beneficial for you and your parents to keep track of your progress as well.

Additionally, for current seniors, now that you are half way through the year, many colleges will want to get mid-year reports of your transcript. For all of the colleges on Common App, we will upload your updated transcript automatically this coming week. If you applied through a different means other than the Common App website and your colleges want mid-year reports then you will need to request for your updated transcript being sent to the specific colleges using the online transcript request form on the Counselor Website.

DACC Application Reminder

I wanted to remind all sophomore and junior students who are interested in the Delaware Area Career Center that the priority application deadline is THIS FRIDAY!

The application is online and available for you to complete now: https://www.delawareareacc.org/o/dacchs/page/high-school-admissions

Remember, this is a competitive process to be accepted, but one of the best steps you can do for yourself is to apply by Friday so that you get the optimal level of consideration for one of their spots.

If you have any questions about DACC and their application, feel free to stop and see me!

Good Luck in Exams

I just wanted to wish all of you good luck on your exams tomorrow (and the rest of the week.) Good luck with your last minute studying, get a good night's sleep and then tomorrow, relax, eat a good breakfast, take a deep breath and do your best on each exam!  

Remember, you don't have to be THE best, as long as you do YOUR best!

As always, I will be anxious to hear how things go for you on your exams - so stop in, visit Lexi and say hi to share an update (and, of course, you can pick up a piece of candy too.)

Steady Study Progress

How are you feeling about your progress with studying? I am hoping that you had a productive weekend getting work accomplished and reviewing your materials... the bitter cold definitely helped make staying inside more desirable.

The reality is that your academic success isn't just about exams, but right now I know a lot of your time and attention has been on exam preparation and that is certainly valuable. Remember, you have been preparing for your exams every day since the start of the semester back in August. So while studying to review the content and make sure that you are confident and prepared is important, it isn't like you are trying to learn information for the first time.

One of the keys for achieving academic success is trying to pace yourself while eliminating distractions so that you can maintain your focus. There are lots of strategies that can be effective to help decrease distractions to help you sustain focus on studying. Turning off the tv, music or your cell phone can be great ideas to start. For many students the distraction is on the computer itself with notifications, messages, and more tempting you to shift to anything other than studying because, sadly, everything else is going to seem more exciting and interesting than studying.

Be patient with yourself if you realize that you got off track and immediately switch back to what you were aiming to be doing in the time given. Don't hesitate to set up blocks or use other tools (including your parents) to help you focus on what you need to be accomplishing. And, of course, remember that 20 minutes of truly focused study time is going to be WAY more valuable than an hour of distracted, half-hearted studying.

Although I fear giving you one more opportunity to distract yourself from actually studying, here is an article on: Training your brain- how to focus better and avoid distractions.

Good luck with studying! Remember, this week is it and then you get a long winter break! You can do this!

**Just a reminder, this post is also being shared on the NEW WKHS Counselor blog. This blog site will no longer be active beyond 2025 so you can transition to receive all blog posts emailed directly to you by subscribing to the new blog site.**

Test Anxiety

How are you feeling about the upcoming exams? Are you feeling anxious? Test Anxiety can be common for students - especially with bigger tests like exams since they have such a significant influence on your semester grades or other tests like End of Course state assessments since they impact graduation or ACT/ SAT since they impact college acceptance. The best strategy to prevent test anxiety is being prepared. It is much more likely that you will be anxious and struggle with feeling overwhelmed if you have not adequately studied and prepared for the test. Unfortunately, for some students, you can be well-prepared, but still struggle with anxiety.

There are a wide range of strategies you can use to help deal with anxiety:

- Research has indicated that spending several minutes before a test to write about your feelings will help decrease test anxiety and improve test scores. The University of Chicago researchers “believe worrying competes for computing power in the brain’s ‘working,’ or short-term memory.”  So if you get those worries out of your brain and out onto paper then your brain will have the space to remember your actual class content.

- Practice putting yourself in testing situations when studying. The more you get used to the experience and feelings of testing the less anxious you will feel when in the actual test.

- Just before the test, avoid talking about the test material with your friends. Chances are fixating on the test material and talking about it with your friends right before the test will only make you more anxious.

- Approach the test with a positive attitude. Don’t go into the test expecting the worst to happen. You can remind yourself that you have studied and know the material.

- Avoid distractions so that you can focus on the test and not on what other students are doing. Do not compare yourself with others and how they are doing on the test or how quicklly they might be finishing.

- Take a deep breath, relax, and do the best you can.  Truly, that is all you can ask of yourself!

For exams as well as future testing purposes (like ACT/ SAT), I should also mention that smart testing strategies like getting a good night of sleep, eating breakfast, having all of your required materials (pen, pencil, calculator, scratch paper, etc), getting regular exercise, and giving yourself plenty of time to get to your test on time will also benefit you as a whole and in testing situations.

Don't forget, tomorrow all of the juniors enrolled in Government will be taking the End of Course test. Good luck on that test! And, in general, good luck with all of your test prep so that test anxiety won't get the best of you.

Exam Schedule

I wanted to give all students and parents a summary of the semester exam schedule with some additional frequently asked questions...

Day One - Wednesday, December 17th:

8:40 - 10:35: 1st period exam

10:45 - 12:40: 4th period exam

12:40 - 1:20: Lunch

1:25 - 3:20: 7th period exam

Day Two - Thursday, December 18th:

8:40 - 10:35: 2nd period exam

10:45 - 12:40: 5th period exam

12:40 - 1:20: Lunch

1:25 - 3:20: 8th period exam

Day Three - Friday, December 19th:

8:40 - 10:35: 3rd period exam

10:45 - 12:40: 6th period exam

12:40 - 120: NO Lunch Provided! 

1:25 - 3:20: Make-Up Exams

A couple of questions that tend to come up at exam time...

Yes, you are REQUIRED and EXPECTED to be in all of your classes during an exam. (Even if you don't have an actual exam, the teachers are going to be working with you on projects, papers, or other learning related to their course.)

No, you do NOT need to be in school during your scheduled lunch period or during your Options or Prep periods. (Which means, for example, that if you have 3rd period prep and 6th period lunch that you do not have to come to school at all on the 19th.)

Yes, there will be two bus runs on Friday - so you can leave after your 6th period exam, but if you need to stay for a make-up exam period then there will be another bus run to take you home then too.

Hope that helps clarify and I hope your studying efforts are going well.

Study Strategies

Do you know how to study? I ask students that question a lot and, quite honestly, the most common response is "no." It really isn't a surprise though. The reality is that until high school gets hard enough that you hit the wall and it no longer comes easy to you, studying isn't something you typically have to worry about and spend a lot of time focusing on.

The challenging part of studying is that what works best for one person may not be what works best for someone else. And, even if you figure out what works best for you in one particular subject area, that doesn't mean this particular strategy will be most effective for a different subject.

The best news is that there are TONS of different ideas and strategies that you can use to develop a study strategy that works best for you! For what it is worth, think of learning to study like you think of learning to run. You already know some skills that have helped you to know how to study and to be successful - just like you already know how to run, but if you practice and really train at running, you can improve significantly and studying will work just the same. Keep working at your study strategies, practice and continue refining your technique until you find the perfect combination that works for you.

Freshmen, the upperclass LINK Leaders are focused on helping you prepare for your exams. On Wednesday during the PACK period you will meet with your LINK leaders from the first day to talk more about preparing for exams. Be sure to check your school email to find out where you are going to go to meet with your designated LINK leaders.

And for all students, if you are struggling to find strategies to try out, I encourage you to visit the WKHS Counselor website as their are lots of examples there. You can also work with the Academic Assistant's in the Teaching and Learning Center (Room 205) as they have a wealth of knowledge and helpful tips for study strategies that can help you in their particular subject areas as well as studying overall. And, last, but not least, you can also stop in and see me and I can help brainstorm ideas that you could try.

DACC Reminder

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the field trip to the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC). All sophomores who have registered for the field trip both by filling out the mandatory DACC preference form AND completing and turning in the field trip permission slip will be spending the day exploring the opportunities available at the Delaware Area Career Center.

We have a TON of students who will be making this trip! It will be a great day to investigate possible career paths, learn about the options available to earn elective credits while also learning practical, hands-on skills, and to see a really incredible school environment.

Tomorrow, after the visit, the application to be a student at DACC for next year will open. You will have until early January to be able to complete the application and be considered for a spot. The reality is that there will be far more students interested in going to DACC than there will be seats available. That is just one of the challenges with DACC being a partner with so many different school districts - lots of students are going to be hoping for the same seats. But you have to apply to give yourself a chance. 

If you missed out on the opportunity to go on tomorrow's field trip and still want to have a chance to explore DACC for your future, there are options. On December 9th DACC will host a Senior Only 1-year Program Open House event. On December 11th DACC will host a general Open House for all of the traditional 2-year programs. And on December 12th DACC will host Group Family Tours. You can learn more about all 3 of these options on the DACC website in their events section and register for those you are interested in completing.

**Just a reminder, this post is also being shared on the NEW WKHS Counselor blog. This blog site will no longer be active beyond 2025 so you can transition to receive all blog posts emailed directly to you by subscribing to the new blog site.**

Countdown to Exams

The countdown is on... you have just 16 days of school left before semester exams begin. That means that you have 16 school days left in the 2nd quarter. 16 days to make sure your quarter grades are where they need to be prior to exams.  And yes, while I *know* some (or maybe all) of you don't want to hear this, with only 16 days left, it is also REALLY important that you start studying for exams. 

Please take a critical look at where you stand in each of your classes and what you need to do to finish out the quarter and begin fully preparing for exams. If your grades are not where they should be at this point in time, please make use of the resources available to you each day - the academic assistants in room 205 and, most importantly, your teachers. I am also here to help you with studying strategies and tips if needed. For many students, your final grade for the semester will come down to how you finish out this quarter and how well you do on semester exams. Please don't neglect this opportunity to make the most of your remaining time.

Homework

Completing homework can be a challenge for some students. Homework has value because it is practice. Your teachers are not assigning homework to you just because they think it is fun. They are trying to extend your learning to make sure you know and understand the concepts being covered in class. Being able to spend your time learning and fully understanding the material is worth the investment of your time and energy.

So let's talk for a second about those top reasons students often give about why they haven't been doing their work...

- I'll do it the next day... Saving your work to finish during academic prep or lunch sounds like a viable option, but if you have been saving your work for then and it isn't getting done then it is time to rethink your approach. Getting through the work rather than having it hang over your head will take away the pressure and allow you to feel the success of having your work completed.

- It really isn't that important... I get it - in some of your classes homework is weighted really low compared to other assignments or tests and so it doesn't always feel as if the work is worthwhile, but here is the reality - Every Point Matters! Especially if your grades aren't where you want them to be.  But think about it for a moment. If homework is worth 10% of your grade and you don't do it then you're already starting with a 90% in your class and the only way you could earn a 90% would be if you get a perfect score on every other assignment outside of your homework. And, let's be honest, if you aren't doing the homework to practice and develop a deeper understanding of the material, then it isn't realistic that you will be able to earn a perfect score on all of your other classwork and tests.

- You forgot about the work... time to get organized and keep a planner or use an app for tracking your assignments. Your head is the place to think - not the best place to try to keep track of all of your work that needs to be done. This is especially the case when you take into consideration all of the long-term assignments and projects which you have to keep track of throughout the year.

The reality is for some students you may be struggling with homework because you try, but aren't sure about what to do. If that describes you, then I need to stress the importance of doing the best that you can on what you know and then using your academic prep, lunch or before/ after school time to meet with your teacher or the academic assistants to ask questions to make sure you learn and understand the material. I actually see this struggle as a possible strength because if you are trying the assignments and are able to seek help to learn the specific compoentns that you weren't sure about then you will have a much richer understanding of the material than anyone who didn't even attempt the work in the first place.

I know homework can be frustrating. I know you have other things happening in your life that can make dedicating the time to complete work a challenge. But school is your job. You need to maximize your learning and take care of this responsibility by doing your homework on a regular basis so that you don't fall behind and then have to dig out of a hole. I am confident if you do, you will see the reward in your grade and most importantly in your learning and understanding of the material. 

**Just a reminder, this post is also being shared on the NEW WKHS Counselor blog. This blog site will no longer be active beyond 2025 so you can transition to receive all blog posts emailed directly to you by subscribing to the new blog site.**

DACC

Today during PACK period the sophomores had a chance to learn more about the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) and tomorrow during your lunch periods representatives from DACC will be available in the Commons to help answer questions about their opportunities.

Remember, attending DACC is a great opportunity to earn your elective credits in an area that interests you rather than taking electives you are selecting simply because they will fill up your schedule.  

With over 25 different programs offered, there are many unique experiences and opportunities available that can give you a jump start on a career and can also stand out to colleges. If you are interested in participating in the field trip to the DACC, please be sure to return your permission slip to the counseling center and complete the DACC interest form no later than next Thursday, October 16th.  The field trip is scheduled for Friday, November 21st.

One thing to realize about the Career Center is that they partner with 15 different districts from across Central Ohio.  So by attending the Career Center you have the chance to meet new people who have similar interests.  Each student is still involved in the activities in their home school such as sports and clubs, but this just extends that network of friends and contacts.  I will also point out that while it is a huge advantage to have that many different schools all working with the career center, it also means that the 25 spots available in each program (except Digital Design which has 50 spots available) are going to be competitive to apply and get a seat.  As a result, if this program interests you, I encourage you to make your visit in November so that you can apply right away after the field trip.

Class Switch Reminders

Just a quick reminder that this week marks 6 weeks of us being in school. Wednesday is 6 weeks and that is also the deadline for students to request to have any of your classes taken with pass/ fail grading or to drop a class without it appearing on your transcript. 

Please note that you cannot drop a class if you don't have above the recommended courses. (So, if you have 7 classes currently, you could drop 1 to take you down to 6, but if you only have 6 classes right now then you cannot drop a class until the semester.) 

The pass/ fail grading form and course drop forms are on the counselor website in the academic section. 

Some students have asked about changing levels to move from Honors or AP classes to regular classes and yes, that is still allowed, but I would strongly encourage you to make that transition soon if it is needed as your grades in the current class will go with you to your new class. The form for level changes is also on the counselor website.

If you have any questions about pass/ fail grading, course changes, or level changes, feel free to stop and see me.