Educational Planning
This page is Step 2 in the educational planning process. If you haven't read details in Step 1, please go to the Educational Planning Guide introduction page.
Step 1: Planning Guide Introduction
It is in each student’s best interest to enroll in the most challenging courses possible. Four-year colleges and universities evaluate a student’s qualifications for admission based upon the student’s academic record and achievements. Two-year colleges and technical schools often look at particular skills students have begun and wish to continue in post-secondary school. Computer classes, vocational training and practical skills are of particular importance.
Please read this section before going to the 2025 - 2026 Courses Section of this planning process. If you have completed this page, you may move to the course section.
Core Course Options and Sequences
Some subjects, such as mathematics and languages, must be studied in sequence. The knowledge and/or skills gained in one year are the foundation for the knowledge and skills to be gained in succeeding years. Teachers routinely recommend that students continue with the next course in a sequence if the student has demonstrated full understanding of the content and has met the expectations of the preceding course. The core course sequence that students follow is based upon their preparedness for each course. Movement between sequences is possible, depending upon the student’s achievement. See samples below.
Course Worksheet
- Read through the course descriptions and then complete this worksheet.
- Teachers will make recommendations for all students in: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and Advanced Placement courses
- Students should record the elective courses that interest them.
- Freshmen and sophomores are expected to schedule classes for eight blocks.
- Juniors are expected to schedule classes for a minimum of seven blocks.
- The ability to fulfill student requests for specific courses may be limited by scheduling and staffing constraints and each student’s progress towards completing graduation requirements.
- Requests for specific instructors or class meeting times cannot be honored.
- Course Recommendations
- Course Changes
- Honors and Advanced Placement Course Expectations
- AP Exam
- Placement by Examination
- Independent Course Enrollment
- Dual Enrollment
- Internships
- Junior Option
- Senior Option
- NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Course Recommendations
Course Changes
Honors and Advanced Placement Course Expectations
AP Exam
Placement by Examination
Independent Course Enrollment
Dual Enrollment
Internships
Junior Option
Senior Option
NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Next Step
Thank you for completing Step 2. Now you can go to Step 3, our 2025 - 2026 Course Selection page.