Introduction

One of the outstanding features of North East High School is its academic program – the number, diversity, and quality of its course offerings. With the assistance of the counseling staff, North East students select from among a large number of distinct courses to develop a completely individualized program of studies designed to address personal, educational, and vocational needs and goals. Students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to take advantage of the scheduled opportunities for meeting with North East faculty to discuss academic options and to plan appropriate educational experiences.

The North East Curriculum

Academic subjects – English, social studies, mathematics, science, and foreign language – are offered at various instructional levels to accommodate individual differences in learning style, rate, aptitude, and educational background. Students should select the instructional level within each discipline that affords opportunities for both intellectual challenge and academic success. It is important to review course content, prerequisites, credits, and instructional levels as indicated in the Program of Studies booklet in order to make the most appropriate course selections.

Course Selection

The course selection process is a complex experience in decision making. We encourage students to confer with parents, counselors, and teachers and to take full advantage of the many excellent educational opportunities available with the high school academic program.

Procedure for Selecting a Course of Study

1. After students have chosen their courses, their selections are prepared for data processing. Subsequently, a computer verification sheet is mailed home for parental approval.

2. We urge students to consider the following suggestions as they select an individualized course of study:

3. Identify both short-range and long-range goals.

4. Consider the total high school program and anticipate course selections for future grade levels.

5. Review previous courses and grades.

6. Consult with parents, teachers, and counselors.

7. Inventory personal skills, interests, learning pace and style, academic achievements, and aspirations.

8. Read this Program of Studies booklet carefully.

9. Review requirements for graduation.

10. Select courses with the desired instructional level and appropriate code number in accord with parent/teacher/counselor recommendation.

11. Students must take a total of eight credits each year and Vocational Technical school students must take a total of seven  credits each year. Students should select eight credits of required and elective courses. Most students will not receive all of the courses requested and need to select at least 2 credits of alternate course selections. The more alternates you select the greater the chances of receiving a schedule comprised of requested courses. Students requesting at least two credits of alternate courses will have the highest scheduling priority.

12. Submit all final choices on the Course Selection Card to the Guidance Office by date announced. Selections submitted after the deadline date will be given a lower scheduling priority, reducing chances of getting the courses requested.