To Add or Drop?

Do you have too many classes, too many activities, and not enough time? Or in contrast, do you have too much time on your hands and feel the need to really be challenged? Well, whatever your situation is, you are in luck! With the new semester, comes the ability to add or drop classes.

                Adding and dropping classes can actually be quite a lengthy process, which requires a few approvals and signatures. Also, before you begin the add /drop process, make sure you have a very good reason about why you should drop or add any particular class. First, students need to obtain an add/drop form from Mr. McCormick’s office. After receiving signatures of the teachers of the classes you are dropping and adding, the college counselor, Mrs. Shrum, Mr. McCormick, and a parent must also approve the changes. Mr. Connolly is the last and major decision breaker when it comes to the adding /dropping process.

                Senior Andrew Judson’s rationale for dropping consumer finance was to gain more free time.  “I wasn't having problems with the class, but I just needed some extra time to catch up on work and breathe a little easier. So far, it's worked out really well for me, and I can get all my homework done faster and have more free time at home." While Senior Samantha Peart wanted more time to focus on her other school subjects as well as activities. “I dropped AP physics my junior year because I felt overloaded with my full schedule including: three AP classes, student government responsibilities, sports. and other extracurriculars. I felt I needed a lot more time in my schedule to really study hard so I could be successful in this course, and I didn't have any.”

                Just as a reminder- make sure your teachers know, prior to your first class with them, that you have added their subject. Really, they do not like surprises. Also, to be wary of is that you are not dropping classes that are required for graduation. These include government, four literature credits, and at least three mathematics and science credits.

-Kim Giegerich, Staff Writer