Courses selected or dropped have a significant impact on a student’s future, so it is important that these choices be made carefully. Whenever possible students should keep “doors open.” When selecting or dropping courses, students will communicate with parents/guardians, teachers, counsellors and the Principal or his/her designate. In addition, students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the course selection meetings held in the spring of each year. These meetings provide valuable information for parents/guardians and students.

To select classes, students must submit the completed Course Selection Form by the deadline indicated on this form. The completed form will contain the student’s course selections and signatures of the student, parent/guardian, and the Principal or his/her designate.

To drop classes during a term, students must:

• Attend a meeting with the teacher, parent/guardian, and the Principal or his/her designate to discuss reasons for dropping the course.

• Present a plan for what will be done with the time created by dropping a class that identifies which course will be taken in its place or what will be done with the spare period, if appropriate.

• Submit a Change of Program form that includes the change of course information and signatures of the student, parent/guardian, teacher, and the Principal or his/her designate.

• Maintain enrolment in the minimum number of courses.

To change course selections prior to the commencement of a term, students must submit a completed change of program form. These changes will only be approved if it is administratively possible.

BOARD APPROVED:

August 30, 2007

NEW POLICY _______

REPLACES POLICY ____X ___

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