Handbook - Midlothian ISD

CLASS SCHEDULESStudent schedules are created for the current school year according to course requestssubmitted by the student during the registration process in the spring of the previous year.The master schedule is created to accommodate the highest percentage of studentrequests possible thus ensuring the availability of the courses students need to completetheir individual graduation plans.COMPUTER RESOURCESTo prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, the District has made asubstantial investment in computer technology for instructional purposes. Use of theseresources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approvedpurposes only. Students and their parents will be asked to sign a user agreement(separate from this handbook) regarding use of these resources; violations of thisagreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.Students and their parents should be aware that e-mail using District computers is notprivate and may be monitored by District staff.[For additional information, see policy CQ.]CORRESPONDENCE COURSESThe District permits high school students to take correspondence courses—courses bymail or via the Internet—for credit toward high school graduation.A maximum of two (2) credits may be earned through correspondence courses.[For further information, see policy EEJC.]COUNSELINGAcademic CounselingStudents and their parents are encouraged to talk with a school counselor, teacher, orprincipal to learn about course offerings, the graduation requirements of variousprograms, and early graduation procedures. Each spring, students in grades 9 through 11will be provided information on anticipated course offerings for the next year and otherinformation that will help to make the most of academic and vocational opportunities.To plan for the future, including attendance at a college, university, or training school, orpursuit of some other type of advanced education, students should work closely with thecounselor in order to take the high school courses that best prepare them. The counselorcan also provide information about entrance exams and deadlines for application, as wellas information about automatic admission to state colleges and universities, financial aid,housing, and scholarships.- 31 -