YHS Guidance Scheduling Edition
Scheduling Edition: Feb- March for 2024-25 school year
Scheduling: it's that time of year!
View link to the course directory below:
How do I best prepare for my scheduling meeting with my counselor?
Both academic and elective classes are listed by department. Become familiar with the requirements to enroll in a particular course. If you are interested in being placed in an Honors or AP level course, ask your teacher or counselor for information about when and how to apply (if applicable). These placements are determined at a later date.
Freshmen & sophomores: are enrolled in a minimum of 6 classes + PE.
Juniors & seniors: are enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes + PE.
How do I request elective courses on the student portal before my appointment?
Beginning on February 15, 2024 - February 28th, students can register for electives through the online student portal prior to meeting with their counselor. The student's required academic classes (English, social studies, math, science, physical education and, when applicable, world language) will be prescheduled for you. Students will have an opportunity to discuss their teacher's academic placement and elective choices when they meet with their counselor.
The Course Request Instructions detail how to register for electives. If your child has difficulty with the registration process, they will have an opportunity to register for electives directly with their counselor during their scheduled appointment. View the course directory for a description of these electives. You can bring your list with you to your meeting as well.
Students should select their top choice as well as 3 alternative course electives. Elective classes are scheduled around required academics (which take precedence). We will try our best to place you in at least one of your elective choices. Your counselor will review your choices at your meeting and make any adjustments and updates.
Directions
Courses can only be entered and deleted from the student portal. Students can make additional changes when they meet with their counselor.
Step 1
- Login to the student portal
- Click the Course Request tab
- Click the New Request button
- Start entering the course name in the course field. Matching courses will be displayed.
- Select the course by clicking on the information.
Step 2
- Select a Department or Subject and click on the down arrow for the course field.
- Select the desired course.
- Click the Save button to add your course request.
- Repeat the above steps for each Course Request that is to be added.
- To delete a Course Request, click on the red x
Step 3
- An Alternate Course Request may be added by clicking on the yellow plus sign and following the above directions to add a course request.
- Alternate course requests should be entered if you only want course #2 if course #1 is unavailable to you.
- All Course Requests will be displayed in the parent portal.
Enroll in a strong curriculum that is realistic for you
College admissions like to see that you challenge yourself but they also want to see you excel in those classes. Making the right choices for yourself is something they strongly consider. It is important to have a balanced program that you can manage with your other extracurricular activities and commitments. Become aware of the prerequisites to get into some Honors or AP classes. Keep track of deadlines for applying to these programs.
Academic placement (honors, AP, regents, general) is recommended by your teacher based on your performance in school. Some AP and Honors courses require that you apply directly through the academic department by a certain deadline. View the course directory to see what prerequisites are required for that class and speak with your teacher and counselor to discuss the application process if applicable.
Finding the right balance in your schedule is ideal. You want to:
Challenge yourself academically and
Be successful in those classes and obtain strong grades. Choose your classes wisely. An overloaded schedule may be just as risky as a light one.
What if I do not agree with an academic placement?
If you are not in agreement with the placement level (regents, general, honors, etc) of an academic class, please reach out to your teacher first to obtain a better understanding regarding the placement decision. Upon further clarification with your teacher, many students and parents agree with their teacher's placement decision. After speaking with your teacher, if you still do not agree with the placement, reach out to your counselor to discuss the next steps to request a reconsideration of your placement through the academic department.
If you are interested in being placed in an advanced (AP) or Honors program, please speak with your teacher and counselor regarding the process to apply through that academic department.
Look for the email
sent on February 15th
with the date and time of your March appointment
What if there is a snow day or delay or cancellation on the day of my appointment?
In the event there is a snow day, delay, cancellation, or if exams are administered in your class during your appointment date and time, please reach out to the Guidance office to reschedule your appointment with Mrs. Braig or Mrs. O'Meara. Please note that we have prescheduled these meetings with close to 1,000 students and will accommodate appointment change requests to the best of our ability. Listen to announcements and read your emails for changes in the schedule.
What if I change my mind after my meeting with my counselor?
Timeline
- February: teachers make academic placement recommendations and post it to the portal. Students and parents may view those placements on the portal.
- March: students meet with their counselor to discuss their academic placement and select electives (and alternatives) they would like to take the following school year. Students and parents follow up with their teachers if they have questions about their academic placement decisions.
- Summer: The master schedule is built and students are notified of scheduling conflicts with core academic subjects and are offered options for the following school year.
- August: schedules for the new school year are posted to the portal towards the end of August. Parents will be instructed to sign the RUP agreement the first time they sign onto the parent portal in order for the parent and student to have access to their schedule. In the event an elective class could not be scheduled, reach out to your counselor to request other options.
Mrs. O'Meara
Mrs. Braig
Contact information
Erin Fink: efink@yorktown.org
School Counselors:
Lauren Calman: lcalman@yorktown.org
Kasey Genevese: kgenevese@yorktown.org
Allison Greenberg: agreenberg@yorktown.org
Eric Levine: elevine@yorktown.org
Michelle Snyder: msnyder@yorktown.org
Timothy Sullivan: tsullivan@yorktown.org
Marissa Warren: mwarren@yorktown.org
Office Assistants:
Christine O'Meara: comeara@yorktown.org 914-243-8050 Ext. 11602
Maggie Braig: mbraig@yorktown.org 914-243-8050 Ext. 11606
We look forward to meeting with you to explore your elective options and answer questions!
Be in the know
Website: www.yorktown.org
Location: 2727 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Phone: 914-243-8050
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