Students will be choosing classes for fall in mid-February. We want students to have time to think about the most appropriate courses for their goals. It is imperative that students choose their classes wisely and think about their choices as permanent for the following school year. We cannot guarantee the first elective choice.

Changing Schedules: Days for schedule corrections before school starts will provide an opportunity to make sure students can begin the next school year with the courses they need to complete their educational programs. We will be able to grant necessary changes of schedule for the following compelling reasons:

1. student is in the wrong level course and/or does not have the necessary prerequisites
2. student was scheduled into an incorrect course (data entry mistake), or has two courses scheduled during the same period
3. student did not complete a planned summer school course
4. student does not have the minimum number of courses scheduled. (Juniors and seniors must carry at least 5 classes, sophomores at least 6 classes.)
5. student is scheduled to repeat a failed course and is scheduled with same teacher
6. student has more than one study hall per semester
7. Senior does not have courses required to graduate.

We are not able to change courses for reasons based upon choosing a different teacher or changing a section to be with friends. Though we wish every student could have his or her "ideal" schedule, we can only guarantee that students will have the courses requested (when possible) and those required for high school graduation or college admission.

How we choose which classes are offered: Our master schedule is based upon the number of student requests for a particular course. If there are not enough requests to fill a course section, then it is possible that the course may not be offered. Frequently, when a student has not originally requested a course, there is no space available for him/her. Some elective courses may not be offered every year.

Unscheduled Periods and Study Halls: Students may initially request unscheduled periods 1 and/or 7 to help with sports schedules, work schedules or other individual needs. We make every effort to honor those requests but cannot guarantee it. We consecutively schedule students by period. If, for some reason, the student's requests are not offered consecutively, then study halls are automatically inserted into a student's schedule. Seniors with a 2.0 and juniors with a 3.2 may apply for waivers to have a "free" period, if they also have excellent attendance and behavior the previous semester.

Minimum Number of Courses: Sophomores must be enrolled in at least six classes. All other Davis Senior High School students must be enrolled in a minimum of five district general fund classes. Students who elect to take a college course, ROP course or work experience must take six classes: five district general fund classes and one additional ROP, work experience or college course. This requirement meets state law regarding student attendance. A district general fund course consists of a non-ROP class that is attended at least 4 times per week on the Davis Senior High School campus. DSHS has a school day which spans 7 class periods. The high school is not staffed to provide 7 classes for all students, but Parcel Tax funding provides the high school with an additional 30 semester courses (15 year-long courses). The high school tries to provide 7 courses to as many students who request the 7-period schedule as is possible.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Each student is assigned to a School Counselor who will work with the student to help make the educational experiences at DSHS successful. Counselors will assist all students with

• high school academic programs
• educational and career planning
• social/interpersonal issuer that might affect student progress

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the counseling services by signing up for an appointment at the front counter of the Counseling Office. Teachers and parents are encouraged to refer student issues to counselors. Counseling information and the course catalog are available online at www.davisseniorhigh.com.