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Academics

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2010-2011 Registration Information- March 8th and 9th

We try to make the registration process as smooth as possible at Walton High School. One way we do this is by building the MASTER SCHEDULE for both teachers and students only after we have received all student requests for courses during registration. The MASTER SCHEDULE, therefore, is determined by the student registration and it provides the maximum accommodation for the courses desired by the Walton students, with a minimum of schedule conflicts.

Since the MASTER SCHEDULE is based entirely upon initial student registration, it is essential that students remain in the courses for which they have registered, unless it is determined that the academic placement is inappropriate. Students register for the ENTIRE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR at one time during the March registration period. However, in the fall, students will have an opportunity to drop/add one semester elective courses for the upcoming spring semester. Year long courses may not be dropped at the end of first semester.

The following information should be helpful in having a successful registration.

1. For all CORE classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Foreign Language), the current teacher will make recommendations for the level of curriculum the student should take next year. While each teacher will make a recommendation based on the specific core area, it is important to consider the over all course load. If the student and/ or parent disagrees with the teacher’s recommendation or has concerns about the academic challenge, you may complete a WAIVER to request a different placement. PLEASE NOTE:

· Waivers are binding for one complete semester. Once the waiver has been submitted and approved, the class cannot be changed again during that semester.

· Waivers are due to the school by May 1st and will not be accepted after that date unless the teacher recommendation has changed.

· Waivers are not excepted for Math Support courses.

2. For ELECTIVE classes, students will register during their lunch periods. Tables for registration will be located between the commons and the media center.

3. Registration for year-long courses (classes with an A and B semester) in an ACADEMIC area may not be dropped at the end of the first semester. The only exception is if the teacher of the subject recommends a change for the student.

4. We do not honor teacher-preference requests during scheduling. All 2600+ students have preferences, and it would be impossible to honor the requests of all students.

5. Seniors may not request Minimum Day once the semester has started. Seniors must request minimum day either during registration or during the drop/add time frame for second semester. All minimum day forms for fall must be turned in by May 1st.

6. Students registered for minimum day normally leave school the last period of the day. If a student’s lunch period can be schedule for the period prior to the last period, the student may be allowed to leave school two periods early, with parent permission. However, students should not assume that they can leave school two periods early, because scheduling may not permit all minimum day stu-dents this option. THERE IS NO GUARENTEE THAT A STUDENT WILL HAVE 6th PERIOD LUNCH. If you are planning on taking Minimum Day and have a job with 5-10 hours of work per week, you may opt to take Internship (formerly work program) and earn a credit since you are no longer required to take a work program class.

7. Flexible scheduling will be available if there is enough interest. Students should pick up forms from the registration table.

8. Tuition school will be available if there is enough student interest. If you would like to take SEVEN classes rather than six, please pick up a Tuition form at the registration table and review it with your parents. The fee for the extra course is $300. A check for this amount must accompany your registration and should be returned to the Records Room in guidance.

9. CHOOSE YOUR COURSES CAREFULLY. There are course descriptions for each course in this planning guide. In addition, there is an online Advanced Placement Booklet on the Walton webpage that will give more detailed information regarding AP classes. There will not be an opportunity for you to try out a course to determine if it is right for you. After the 10th day of the semester, any course dropped will receive a grade of “F” (average of “10”) as the grade on the official transcript.

COURSE SELECTIONS ARE CHANGED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS ONLY:

A. If you failed or have not had the prerequisite for the particular course

B. If you are a senior and need a specific course to graduate

C. If you have previously received credit for the course