Course Selection

Course selection usually begins in February. Counselors will meet with students individually and in small groups to discuss available classes and requirements for the following school year. We suggest students seek input and recommendations from their teachers, as well as discuss their choices with their parents or guardians. Course selections must be submitted to your school counselor to finalize the process.

High School Program of Studies

Care should be taken in the selection of courses as schedule changes are not always possible at a later time.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
To obtain a high school diploma from the Stamford Public Schools, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. School counselors in partnership with students and families monitor student progress in reaching graduation requirements.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE PROMOTION
For students to be promoted to:

Grade 10 a minimum of 5.5 credits must be earned
Grade 11 a minimum of 11.5 credits must be earned
Grade 12 a minimum of 16 credits must be earned

District Required Courses and Credits for Graduation:
Students are required to accumulate 25 or more course credits, distributed as follows:

Subject Area	Credits
HUMANITIES	9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ English	4 credits
⮚ Social Studies	3 credits (0.5 in Civics)
⮚ Arts	1 credit
⮚ Subject Area Elective	1 credit
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS	9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Mathematics (must earn credit in Algebra & Geometry)	3 credits
⮚ Science	3 credits
⮚ Subject Area Elective	3 credits
WELLNESS	2 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Physical Education	1 credit
⮚ Health and Safety Ed	1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE	1 TOTAL CREDIT
MASTERY-BASED LEARNING	1 TOTAL CREDIT
GENERAL ELECTIVES	3 TOTAL CREDITS
Total	25

For instructions on how to select courses please use links below:

Spanish:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z7A1omzznfFT1XEOuWwNEwuJ4sR1wzA4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117070806533415000104&rtpof=true&sd=true

English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZeqEWw-gCQHvLCEJLpuusBe5ZBM0jqKl/view?usp=sharing

2022 Step by step instructional video (English): https://youtu.be/WqnV1BYlpsA

Paso a paso Video en Espanol: https://youtu.be/aHyuWAtPors

Blank Four-year planners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0lcuAoDIl19imQ-PTicieLbl0tcf3SMb-CjUOa08k8/edit?usp=sharing

Sequencia de clases: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nm-fO3YetE1l4bA3S53aoDqhSAGNiH9e/view?usp=sharing

Graduation Requirements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0lcuAoDIl19imQ-PTicieLbl0tcf3SMb-CjUOa08k8/edit?usp=sharing

Course Selection Cheatsheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uLS_rXbAfNOQ9tDBTUzD0K5QEz3vLOdU-enUiR8u1k/edit?usp=sharing

Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NlcdyXigCWaZw8R8k6_YxRQivhg4oaHv/view?usp=sharing