Course selection for the 2019-2020 school year is upon us. We started off the process at the end of January, presenting the 2019-2020 Program of Studies to School Committee. Then we progressed into our Grade Level Meetings (grades 9-11) with CHS Guidance Counselors and Course Selection Night Events for Parents. For those who could not make it in the evening, we offered a Coffee with Counselors.
To take care of our rising ninth graders, the Canton High School Guidance Staff visited the Galvin Middle School for a day and helped all of the eighth grade students understand how the process works. This week and next week at Canton High School, students are meeting with their counselors individually to talk about their courses and graduation requirements.
The course selection process is one that requires balance and reflection. Every single student in our schools is unique. Every single student has a special set of gifts, areas of growths, and passions and interests. The courses and levels selected should reflect the very unique attributes of that student. Reflecting on outside commitments, stress levels, and intellectual interests is of utmost importance.
So before you sit down with your child, take a moment and reflect on the day to day life of your child. The schedule should be challenging and rigorous but not over zealous. The schedule should be exciting and interesting, not daunting and intimidating. The schedule should be something the child cannot wait to start in September, not one that is hoped will go by quickly. Growing up and balancing all these different responsibilities and commitments is exactly what they should be learning how to do right now. Please do not hesitate to let us help you and your child achieve exactly that.
