Providing Direction for Davidson’s Students
Guidance Direct Number: 921-7220
Registration Notes
Yes, the year is going by quickly and it is time to begin registration for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Course selection is a carefully arranged series of steps progressing from January to June, and your help in choosing courses carefully will make for a more successful master schedule. The school works very hard to help students take the courses that they need not only for graduation but also for future success. Upon the student’s return in the fall the goal is to have the learning process start as quickly as possible and have students in the correct courses. To ensure the system works more efficiently it is vital that you discuss with your student the courses that will give them the best chance of success. We always encourage our students to take the most rigorous class load they can handle without being overwhelmed. When students try to change their course selections after the Master Schedule has been built, it throws off the student- teacher ratio and can result in some classes being too overcrowded and other classes being underutilized. As we continue to juggle student numbers with space and staff restrictions, there will be little flexibility in the Master Schedule; making the initial course request all the more important. If you have any questions about any part of the process and especially about course selection please call the guidance office at 921-7220.
Important Registration Dates
On Friday, January 20, all current ninth graders will meet in the Performing Arts Center to begin the registration process for the 12 – 13 school year. Current tenth graders will meet on January 23, and current juniors will meet on January 24. Signature Days will be on February 1 and 2 and all registration materials are due on Friday, February 3. Students will report from either their English or US History classes. The yearly meeting for incoming 8th graders will be on Monday evening, January 18 at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. This year the current eight graders will be doing their registration on-line so even if you have gone through this process before please plan on attending.