WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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MANAGING AND CHOOSING A BALANCED , WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Registering for courses is a search for BALANCE . When selecting courses , students should carefully consider what their lives will look like next school year . As students choose courses , they should consider not only their academic interests , but also such questions as :
Will I have a job next school year ? Will I have the opportunity to exercise ? Do I plan to play a sport , audition for a play , go on retreats , or be in a club ? How much sleep do I get right now ? How much will I understand next year when the material will be more complex and challenging in every course ? What are my college aspirations ?
CALCULATING WEEKLY WORKLOAD WORKSHEET
Sleep - Recommended 8-9 hours per night , 56-63 hours / week
In School Time - 7.5 hours / day , Monday - Friday 37.5 Hours
Homework - Calculate total average outside of class workload ; average workload for an Honors class is 30-45 min / day and average workload for an AP and Post-AP class is 60-90 min / day
Sports - Consider daily practice , games , meets , travel teams , etc .
Additional Wheeler after school activities - Consider club meetings , fine arts concerts / showcases , and weekend commitments such as competitions
Outside of school activities - Consider volunteer hours , other clubs , etc .
Leisure and family time
* All categories , added up , must be equal to or less than 168 hours .
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