Enrollment Gives Students Time to Plan and Explore Options

Story & Photo by Malaykah Mbeche – Staff Reporter

 

   As enrollment for the 2026-27 school year approaches, counselors encourage students and families to take advantage of the time provided to plan course selections and think ahead to life after high school.

   “Through a certain window of time, yes,” Rebecca Steele, counselor, said.

   Steele explained that students are able to make changes to their course choices and that enrollment presentations for freshmen and sophomores will be the week of January 19th, followed by juniors the week after. Students will have until Friday February 13th, to submit course requests and program applications.

   “That’s kinda one last final place where students and their families can make changes,” Steele said.

   Steele said spring enrollment conferences are on February 24 to 26th give families a final opportunity to adjust schedules before the counselors begin building the master schedule for next year.

   “There’s certain things that just counselors are able to approve as schedule changes,” Steele said. 

   Steele noted that some requests, especially for year-long changes or teacher changes, must be reviewed by administration, which ultimately makes the final decision. 

   “The whole goal of ours is to start preparing for life after high school,” Steele said.

 The enrollment process allows students to explore their interests and consider future paths such as college, careers, or technical schools while still in high school. 

   Counselors hope the enrollment process helps students make thoughtful decisions that support both their academic progress and future goals.