Articulation 2023-2024
Articulation is the process we use for students to choose their classes for the following school year.
What is Articulation?
Science teachers will show an Articulation video on November 13th that includes information about the following year's courses and directions about how to input the course requests into the PowerSchool Student Portal.
The same day the video is shown, Science teachers will give each student a support document as a resource to assist with choosing courses and an Articulation Course Requests Card.
The video along with the Support Document and Articulation Card will be posted on each grade level page on November 14th after they have been shared in the Science classes.
Students should view the course descriptions with prerequisites as a resource when choosing courses. The course descriptions can be found under the Academics section on this website. They will be updated for the 2024-25 school year on November 13th.
Students and parents will be given an opportunity to ask Follow-Up questions to the materials provided through grade level Zoom meetings. The current 9th grade Zoom is November 16th at 5:30 P.M., the current 10th grade Zoom is November 29th at 4:30 P.M. and the current 11th grade Zoom is November 29th at 5:30 P.M..
Course requests can be added to the Student Portal starting November 29th. Students will be given time during their English class on November 29th & 30th to input their course requests. Students should complete the course request card to the best of their ability prior to that date.
Students must input their course requests into PowerSchool and submit their Articulation card to their English teacher by December 1st.
FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS: After course requests are submitted and 1st semester grades are earned, counselors will be meeting one-on-one with students during English class to discuss course choices and answer any questions or share concerns about the classes they have chosen. (See dates on the right if you are on a desktop computer and below if you are on a phone/tablet.)
NOTE: Students will have 3 weeks to review all the information, input their first choice courses into PowerSchool and submit their Articulation Card to their English Teacher. See the next box down for what students should consider when choosing their courses. It is important students request the courses they want most during the articulation process, because that is what we use to create a master schedule and gives students the best chance of getting into their desired courses. If students change their mind later, a class could be full or the class may not fit in their schedule.
What happens during Articulation?
Includes current 9th-11th grade dates
Dates for current 8th graders can be found on the
Articulation Timeline
Current 9th - 11th
(See 8th grade below)
Articulation Video
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Distribution of Articulation Card and Support Document
1/23/23
in Science Class
Articulation Video
Follow-Up Zoom Q&A
1/26 - 11th Grade
2/1- 9th Grade
2/2- 10th Grade
Zoom ID: 947 838 0489
Password: M & M
Deadline for inputting requests in Student Portal
&
Submitting Articulation Card to English Teacher
2/3/23
One-on-One
Follow-Up Meetings
4:30 P.M.
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9th grade: 2/13-2/16
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10th grade: 2/21 -2/24
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11th grade: 2/28- 3/3
Articulation Timeline
Current 8th Graders
Articulation Video
&
Distribution of Articulation Card and Support Document
in English Class
11/13/23
Articulation Video
Follow-Up Zoom Q&A
Zoom ID: 947 838 0489
Password: M & M
Current 9th Grade
11/16 (5:30 PM)
Current 10th Grade
11/29 (4:30 PM)
Current 11th Grade
11/29 (5:30 PM)
Deadline for inputting requests in Student Portal
&
Submitting Articulation Card
12/1/23
What you should consider when choosing classes:
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Current grades in classes - We use first semester grades for guidance when selecting classes during articulation.
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Recommended Prerequisites - Previous course/s and/or grades recommended to be setup for success in the class.
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Teacher Recommendation - Speak with current teacher and possibly a potential future teacher if you want advice on choosing next year's class.
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Overall workload of classes - Keep in mind outside of school commitments, e.g., sports, community service, job, family responsibilities, college applications, etc. Also, consider how the overall workload could impact physical or mental health and wellness.
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Future classes (will you need a class to meet the prerequisite for classes in a future year.)
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College and/or major admissions requirements - This information can be found on college websites under admissions. For specific majors you may need to view the webpage for that major.