Enrollment Information

Programs of study at Emporia High School have been developed to give students a wide variety of learning experiences in both depth and breadth. Many courses are listed in a planned sequence. The grade level placement of each course is listed in the course description.

The scheduling process is the shared responsibility of students, parents, CAP teachers, and counselors. All parties contribute ideas and information which result in effective educational programs for students. Since students’ educational programs have implications for post-high school education and career choice, careful planning is required. Parents assist students in the selection process by discussing alternatives with them and by helping them analyze their individual interests, needs, and goals. The involvement of parents provides students with the support, encouragement, and knowledge that are needed for this important step in educational planning.

If students give careful thought to their future, they will realize that course selection is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Students are encouraged to seek information as needed from parents, teachers, counselors, and others in order to make sound course selection choices. Personal conferences can be scheduled with teachers or counselors by calling the main office.

Based on students’ course selections and staff recommendations, appropriate courses will be scheduled. Low-enrollment courses will be deleted or revised from the final course schedule. Students must include and choose alternate courses carefully, as these will be used if first-choice classes are unavailable. Students should reference their Individual Plan of Study (IPS) and review the college admission guidelines addressed in this booklet when selecting courses.

Each spring the master schedule is developed as a result of student requests and staff recommendations for courses. Considerable effort is invested to ensure the best possible schedule for every student at that time. Students are given the opportunity to change their schedule for a limited time prior to each semester. They need to adhere to the timeframe set up for doing this. These deadlines are provided to students through announcements and email notifications.

During the first three days of a semester, a student may make necessary schedule changes by making an appointment with his/her counselor. Here are some acceptable reasons to make changes:

1. The computer made an error on a student’s schedule.
2. The student is misplaced in a class.
3. The student’s schedule needs to be altered in order to add required classes.
4. If a student has not paid the required fees for a college class by the end of the class period on the 3rd day, the student will be dropped from the college class at Emporia High. In addition, the student will need to notify the appropriate college in which they were enrolled in order to avoid incurring additional fees.

The following guidelines will be used for when a student repeats a course at Emporia High School:

1. A student who is not satisfied with a grade may repeat the same exact course and the new grade received will be recorded on the student’s official transcript and used towards GPA calculation.
2. A student can make a request to their counselor that only the higher grade earned will be used towards GPA calculation for a course that has been repeated. Otherwise, the original grade will also be used towards GPA calculation.
3. Students who receive a higher grade and want the original grade to not show up on their transcript, must make a request to their school counselor. The original grade will be changed to a NC (No Credit) and not be used towards GPA calculation.

Refer to BOE Policy JFCA.

Students who complete all state and local graduation requirements may request permission to graduate early. The student and parents shall consult with high school administrative and/or guidance personnel in order to develop a graduation plan. The board or designee shall approve or deny each request based on the circumstances of the individual student.

Prospective student-athletes who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Division I or Division II college should check the NCAA eligibility center.

Prospective student-athletes who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NAIA college should check the NAIA eligibility center.

All students are required to enroll in eight (8) blocks (plus CAP/Activity Period) each semester. Exceptions to this may be granted for the following reasons:

1. Senior students, with written parent permission, may enroll in an abbreviated schedule after their first semester. Students must enroll in the classes necessary to meet graduation requirements. Students wishing to participate in activities must meet all eligibility requirements.
2. Senior students who work a minimum of 10 hours per week at an outside job may apply to enroll in Work Study. Senior students working during school hours may request their Supervised Work period be scheduled first or eighth block so that they may be enrolled in Supervised Work. Students should check with their counselor for credit possibilities for work-study. (Refer to BOE Policy JJ)
3. Married students or students who are parenting are required to enroll in enough classes to progress normally toward graduation.
4. Students wishing to enroll in college classes may do so provided they meet regular high school graduation requirements during their normal year. A student taking a college course who desires dual credit must check with his/her counselor before enrolling in the class and must have an official college transcript mailed to the registrar, at the student’s expense, after completing the class. The dual credit scale is:
   1. 5 college hours - 1 high school credit
   2. 4 college hours - 3/4 high school credit
   3. 3 college hours - 3/4 high school credit
   4. 2 college hours - 3/4 high school credit
5. Those students who have spent four years in high school and have not completed graduation requirements may enroll only in those classes needed to complete graduation requirements.
6. Students wishing to enroll with a combination of public and private school classes, must be enrolled in the combination full time (8 units of credit) unless one of the exceptions in this section applies. Verification of private school attendance is required. Proof of skills and knowledge and a transcript are required prior to enrollment in any class where a prerequisite exists. Classes that are co-curricular and require interscholastic competition are not advised for students enrolling in fewer than six units of credit during any semester at Emporia High School because the inability to compete may affect the student's grade in the class.
7. Part-time students are not guaranteed enrollment during certain time slots or with particular instructors. All enrollment will be based on class section loads and personnel, equipment, and availability of materials.
8. The Emporia High School administration has the final authority on all enrollment issues.

Any request for an exception to enrolling in eight blocks of educational activity must be made in writing to the principal.