Advice on Scheduling

2019-2020 Course Catalog and Course Cards

Here are some key points to keep in mind when you are choosing classes for your schedule:

• Review the course handbook, and read through the course descriptions to consider the level of difficulty.
• Seek input from teachers who have taught the course and have valuable knowledge on the rigor of each particular course you are intending or inquiring to take.
• Taking AP/Honors courses does not mean that you are guaranteed a good grade in the course. Make sure that you are prepared and ready to take a course that requires more time, effort and higher expectations.

Consider the following as you make your course selections:

• We encourage students to choose an academic path where they will be successful.
• Look at the student’s history in the particular subject. If a student has earned average or above average grades in standard courses, then it is best to assume that continuing in standard courses will set the student up for success.
• If a student is earning A’s in all of his/her courses, without much effort or difficulty. It might be a good option to consider taking a AP/Honors courses. However, when choosing to take an AP/Honors course we encourage students to take courses they are interested in.
• Students who are earning A’s in AP/Honors courses, but seem to be stressed, then it may be a good idea to reevaluate the course load when choosing courses for the following year.                             

MDUSD Graduation Requirements

Students must earn at least 220 credits in order to graduate from CHS. Students earn five (5) credits for each course passed each semester, or 60 credits a year if a six-period day is taken.