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2026-27 Course Requests

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IMPORTANT!! - How many classes do I pick?

Very Important

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You will select 7 credits. Special programs applications and forms are processed later.

How do I add Dual Enrollment?

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There will be a meeting in April to provide the information and forms to sign up for dual enrollment. For now, you will add 7 credits to your schedule. Example: Planning to take ENG 101 at the college? Add an English course to your schedule. Need more info? Check out our website!

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What if I get an error like this?

You will need to go back and correct the error. For example, if you are requesting Painting, but you haven’t taken Art Fundamentals -- then you cannot take Painting. You will need to select the class you need to take first. Please refer to the course guide or your school counselor if you think this is an error.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take Biology instead of Applications of Matter and Energy (AME)?

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No. You must take Applications of Matter and Energy.

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When is Summer School?

Summer School registration will be begin Feb. 23 and end March 11. See the district’s website for more information: Click HERE

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Why can’t I add English IV?

If you are completing English through Dual Enrollment as a junior, you will not be able to register for English IV. You will need to sign up for an English class such as Popular Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing I or II.

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New Classes & New Names

Film as Literature		Film Studies
AP Studio Art		AP Art & Design
Contemporary Literature		Popular Literature
Earth and Space (1 credit)		Astronomy (.5 credit) and Meteorology (.5 credit)
Physics (1 credit)		Physics A: One Dimension (.5)
		Physics B: Two Dimensions (.5)
		Physics B: Electromagnetism (.5)

		Exercise and Sport Physiology and Nutrition (.5)
		Human Biology (.5)

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Entering Course Requests

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How To Video

CLICK HERE

How To Slides

Step by Step

CLICK HERE

Due in Focus by Feb. 20

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Course Requests for Focus- Video

LOOM LINK TO VIDEO: https://www.loom.com/share/d2b9551a37ed4c45b4e5d8f3d6b2b6be

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Course Requests for Focus- Step By Step

REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

You should check your Graduation Requirements before entering all of your course requests. Check to see you still need to take PE, Health, Fine Art, Practical Art, Personal Finance, Government, US History and the Core Classes.

🚨 VERY IMPORTANT: Foreign Language PlanningForeign Language is not required for high school but 2 years minimum is required for many colleges/universities.

Go to your Focus Portal in Focus.

A. If you are using a computer, go to the left side and

click on “Grad Reqs” to view what you need.

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1. On your chromebook or computer (not the app), sign into FOCUS � and click on “Class Requests” on the left side.

Course Requests - Step By Step (2)

2. Select “Switch to 2025-2026.” Your � portal will turn RED.

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There are TWO ways to add classes!

Easiest Way: You can add classes in the top box. It looks like this image here to the left. �
Type in the name of the course.
Press the “Tab” key to select that course.
Press the “Enter” key to add another course.
Repeat 1-4 as needed.
Click “SAVE”

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B. Another Way:

To enter your course requests using the Quick List in the bottom box,

Select a course from the pull-down menu next to the graduation requirement. You can select more than one course at a time. You can scroll and find it; or start typing the name of course, and it will pop up.

**Each Subject Requirement does not need a green checkmark**

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Course Requests - Step By Step (4)

**REMEMBER TO HIT SAVE!**

“Save” will turn from red to white when saved.

Courses at the top will turn YELLOW to CLEAR when saved.

Deleted Requests must be saved as well!

If you delete a request at the top, you MUST hit save.

Courses will turn Grey and Disappear when Saved.

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(For example, Art Fundamentals and Painting, or Piano I and Piano II)

Select the first course then click the Save button

Select the second course then click the Save button again. This will allow Focus to recognize that the prerequisite for this course has been requested.

Course Requests - Step By Step (5)

How course requests need to be entered if a student wants to request two consecutive courses

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Course Requests - Step By Step (6)

New in Focus - You are able and highly encouraged to select at least 1 or 2 alternate class for EACH of your electives. This allows you to choose a back-up class in case your first choice is not available.

For example, if you select “Culinary Arts I” then you could select “Lifetime Fitness” as an alternate choice in case Culinary Arts I is full or will not fit the schedule.