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Wanting to change classes in high school? If one of your classes just isn’t clicking, switching to a new class might improve your chances of getting a good grade and help reduce stress. To help you out, we’ve put together a guide to switching classes in high school. Read on to learn how you can change classes, things you’ll want to keep in mind, and what to do if it's too late to switch to a new class.
Steps
How to Change Classes
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1Talk to your guidance counselor. The minute you start thinking about changing classes, head to your guidance counselor’s office. Not every class can be changed because of high school graduation requirements or policies.[1] Your guidance counselor will know what you can and can’t do and help guide you toward the best solution. Consider asking your counselor some of these questions:
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2Find new classes that fit your schedule. When talking with your guidance counselor, ask for a list of available classes you can take. Focus on what's needed to meet your required credits and notice what fits into your current schedule. The fewer classes you have to change, the better.[4]
- Consider talking to multiple teachers, including the teacher of the class you want to drop. They can help guide you toward a class level you’ll feel the most comfortable or challenged in.
- When picking classes, don’t forget to consider what colleges are looking for. Research if there are any prerequisites you need before applying.[5]
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3Fill out any necessary add/drop paperwork. Your school may require you to fill out a form before changing classes. If this is the case, your guidance counselor should be able to provide you with the forms and information you need. A parent or guardian’s signature may also be required to approve your class change.[6]
- Many high schools now offer add/drop paperwork virtually.
- Keep a copy of all your class change documents as these could save you from a transcript mix-up in the future.
References
- ↑ https://www.travisusd.org/domain/1881
- ↑ https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-high-school-classes/
- ↑ https://admissions.yale.edu/advice-selecting-high-school-courses
- ↑ https://getschooled.com/article/4971-picking-high-school-classes/
- ↑ https://admissions.yale.edu/advice-selecting-high-school-courses
- ↑ https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/for_students/schedule_change_process
- ↑ https://education.seattlepi.com/good-reason-switch-classes-5821.html
- ↑ https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/for_students/schedule_change_process
- ↑ https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-high-school-classes/
- ↑ https://admissions.yale.edu/advice-selecting-high-school-courses
- ↑ https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/for_students/schedule_change_process
- ↑ https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-high-school-classes/
- ↑ https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/choosing-high-school-classes
- ↑ https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/high-school/academic-tutoring.pdf
- ↑ https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/9-tips-for-choosing-the-right-high-school-classes/