Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...
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• Starting with the Class <strong>of</strong> 2016 students will be required to earn 2.5 credits<br />
from Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Communication or Industrial<br />
Technology.<br />
Frequently Asked Questions<br />
1. Where can I find out about each <strong>of</strong> the courses <strong>of</strong>fered at the high school?<br />
Our <strong>Program</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> includes descriptions <strong>of</strong> each ABRHS course.<br />
Furthermore, teachers in each department should discuss the following year’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>ferings in their departments with their current students.<br />
2. Of the students who ask for overrides each year, what percentage is<br />
successful?<br />
The reason we continue to allow overrides is that a significant percentage<br />
(somewhere between one-third and one-half) <strong>of</strong> all those requesting overrides each<br />
year are successful. A student will be most successful if he/she possesses a strong<br />
work ethic and a passion for the subject matter.<br />
3. What must I do in order to be eligible for interscholastic athletics?<br />
Student athletes are required to be taking and passing at least the equivalent <strong>of</strong><br />
four 5-credit courses. The following courses do not qualify towards interscholastic<br />
eligibility: Audiovisual Media Technology, Technical Theatre, Teacher’s<br />
Assistants, Work Study, <strong>School</strong> Store.<br />
4. What happens if not very many people sign up for a particular course?<br />
We will do everything we can to allow each course to run. However, we also need<br />
to ensure that class sizes are reasonable across the board. Final decisions will be<br />
made by the administration.<br />
5. What if I get my schedule and I notice a problem?<br />
Efforts will be made in the spring to resolve any potential conflicts. Students<br />
seeking schedule changes after schedules are sent out in the summer should<br />
arrange to present their request to the “Appeals Board” during a designated day<br />
in late summer.<br />
6. Is it better to take a lower-level course and get a higher grade or a higherlevel<br />
course and get a lower grade?<br />
As frustrating as this sounds, there is no one answer to this question. Students<br />
must make determinations based on their own interests, future plans, and the<br />
other demands on their time.<br />
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