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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