Explanation of Scheduling
AHA schedules classes on an eight-day cycle. Each day is divided into six periods of varying lengths. The student has some unscheduled time when she is not in class. She may spend this time in the library, the cafeteria, working with a teacher in a classroom or laboratory, or with college counselors or special services.
Student Schedules
In mid-winter, considerable time and attention is given to planning the student’s schedule of courses for the next academic year. At this time, both students and parents have the opportunity for consultation with individual instructors, department heads, and counselors concerning the student’s projected courses. At the time of course selection, students are asked to choose carefully so that changes will not be necessary. Parents must approve this initial course selection. Every effort is made to place students appropriately, but scheduling conflicts may result in a student being enrolled in an alternate selection.
Course Cancellation
Insufficient enrollment may result in the cancellation of a course.
Course Re-evaluation
AHA does not accept re-evaluations.
Course Change Policy
If a course is dropped prior to October 1, it will not appear on the transcript. If circumstances require a class change in the same subject area after the first marking period, the grade from the previous class will be averaged into that of the new course.
If, for extraordinary reasons, a course change is requested after October 1, or after the first three weeks of the spring semester, the following steps will be taken:
- The request must be made through the College Counseling Office in writing and signed by the student’s parent or guardian.
- In cases where the change is requested by faculty, counselor, or the administration, written approval from the parent/guardian must be obtained.
- Administrative approval is needed.
- The transcript will indicate “WP” (withdrawn passing) or “WF” (withdrawn failing).
Advanced Placement (AP) Course Policy
Several of the academic disciplines offer AP Courses to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated through past achievement that they are able to handle college-level courses in high school. Candidates must meet all appropriate criteria for placement in these courses. These courses are rigorous. Students are asked to discuss their participation in these classes with their teachers, parents and counselor. Students are required to complete summer assignments and readings prior to the start of some AP courses. Therefore, students may not be enrolled in September in those AP courses which require summer assignments and readings. Once enrolled, students are expected to fulfill all course requirements including sitting for the AP exam in May. AP exams are administered at AHA for a fee set by the College Entrance Examination Board. The exams are scored by the College Board office and the results are sent to the college the student expects to attend. The college grants or withholds college credit and/or placement at its own discretion.
*Consistent lack of achievement in the course may result in the withdrawal of the teacher’s recommendations for the student to sit for the AP exam.
Further, at the teacher’s discretion, students may be required to take both the AP exam and the final exam. Such decision may be rendered up to and including the day after the administration of the AP exam in that subject. Students who for serious reasons elect not to take the AP exam must take a final exam in that subject during the week of senior exams.