CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL ' S
FRESHMEN REGISTRATION HANDBOOK
FRESHMEN REGISTRATION HANDBOOK
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MANAGING AND CHOOSING A BALANCED, WEEKLY SCHEDULE
When registering for classes, students must consider the extra time that more advanced courses will require. We encourage students and families to strive for a healthy balance of academics, activities, social / family time, and sleep.
During registration, every student should complete the Managing a Weekly Schedule form( page 18) and discuss it with their parents / guardians as part of the decision-making process. A common question from students regarding course selection is whether the student should take an“ easier course” with a great likelihood of getting a higher grade, or enroll in a more rigorous course in which a higher grade is less likely.
Take the following responses into account:
a) Students should choose courses that make sense to them. The courses they choose in each content area should provide a new level of challenge and opportunity for growth.
b) Students should do as well as they can in all their courses.
Campbell students can confirm that all courses are challenging, especially when taken in combination. The challenge is finding the right combination. Some students need to be challenged to push themselves harder by seeking more rigorous courses. Others may need to choose less rigorous courses in order to balance their time spent on other important parts of their lives. We encourage students and families to consider carefully before making their choices.
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