See your counselor Drop/add a class Audit a class Take a class pass/fail Sign up for the PSAT/SAT/ACT Change a class Correct a report card error

See Your Counselor Students may see their counselors by submitting a "Request To See Counselor" form available in the counseling office. Many times, if counselors are available, they will see students as they "drop in" at lunch, after school, or with a pass from a teacher. Most importantly students must secure permission in advance from their teacher to see their counselor without a scheduled appointment. During "free" time students may come in whenever they choose, but must remember that counselors carry a heavy load and may not be available. In emergency situations students should speak to the receptionist when the counselor is unavailable. The receptionist will assist the student in making the proper contacts. Parents usually find it most convenient to call ahead for an appointment.

Drop/Add a Class - Complete the appropriate forms, then make an appointment with your counselor. Adding. Accommodation depends upon how long the class has been in progress whether there is space in the class if it will fit in the student's schedule teacher approval, if required Students make an appointment with their counselor to determine the feasibility of the addition. Dropping. Students are permitted to withdraw from a course under the following conditions. Within five school days after the distribution of the quarter grade report with no penalty. (class does not appear on the transcript) After the end of the eleventh week with a "W" to appear on the transcript, if the student is passing. Students withdrawing 3 weeks prior to the end of the semester drop with a "F" on the transcript regardless of their grade in the class.

Audit a Class Students may elect to take classes classes for AUDIT with the teacher's permission. The deadline for taking advantage of this option is one week after the distribution of the quarter grade report.It is the student's responsibility to obtain the proper form in the Counseling Center and secure the proper signatures. Students must submit the completed form prior to the deadline. Once granted the option is irrevocable. Students who are struggling in a class often opt to audit rather than drop the class or receive a "D" or "F" grade. By auditing a class, the student has the opportunity to continuing learning without penalty of grade. The student is better prepared when repeating the class for a grade. The teacher's and counselor's recommendations are key to the success of an audit.

Take a Class Pass/Fail Students may elect to take fine and practical arts classes as Pass/Fail, rather than for grade. The deadline for taking advantage of this option is one week after the distribution of the quarter grade report.It is the student's responsibility to obtain the proper form in the Counseling Center and secure the proper signatures. Students must submit the completed form prior to the deadline. Once granted the option is irrevocable. Students need to be reminded that colleges do not accept "Pass/Fail" as meeting a requirement for fine arts.

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