Class of 2026 Enrollment Materials
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SME will be hosting incoming freshmen and their parents on Monday, February 7th at 6:30 pm.
Please click here to view full details!
BEFORE you fill out your Course Request Card:
1. SCROLL DOWN and review the Timeline and all of the Frequently Asked Questions below.
2. Review the 2022-23 SMSD PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE and SME Course Information.
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Not all courses listed in the Program Planning Guide will be offered at SME. Choose courses ONLY from the SME FRESHMAN COURSE LIST (see link, below).
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You should set aside a minimum of thirty minutes to review all of this information, in order to make the best choices for next year.
---Students and parents should review all of the information together.
---Students should also discuss course options and recommendations with their teachers. -
Keep in mind that we will only be able to offer electives if enough students request them and there are often course conflicts. That's why choosing alternates carefully is important!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How and when will I meet with my SM East counselor?
- How do I know which classes to choose before I've talked to my SME counselor?
- What classes can I take in summer school?
- How do I know which math class to take in my freshman year?
- How do I know whether to take an honors or standard class in a particular subject? How many honors classes should I take?
- Do I have to take PE and Health during my freshman year?
- Is World Language required for graduation in SMSD?
- What if I change my mind after I submit my course requests to my counselor?
- Do 9th graders leave SME to take classes at the Center for Academic Achievement or other school sites?
- If I'm already very accomplished in an area, such as art, do I have to take the prerequisite for a class I want to take?
- What if I realize after school starts that I'm in a class that I don't like or am not suited for?
- When will I be able to see my freshman year schedule?
- Who can I contact if I have questions?
How and when will I meet with my SM East counselor?
How do I know which classes to choose before I've talked to my SME counselor?
What classes can I take in summer school?
How do I know which math class to take in my freshman year?
How do I know whether to take an honors or standard class in a particular subject? How many honors classes should I take?
Do I have to take PE and Health during my freshman year?
Is World Language required for graduation in SMSD?
What if I change my mind after I submit my course requests to my counselor?
Do 9th graders leave SME to take classes at the Center for Academic Achievement or other school sites?
If I'm already very accomplished in an area, such as art, do I have to take the prerequisite for a class I want to take?
What if I realize after school starts that I'm in a class that I don't like or am not suited for?
When will I be able to see my freshman year schedule?
Who can I contact if I have questions?
TIMELINE
Week of January 18th, Knight Time classes:
- Students will view information about the enrollment process and timeline during Knight Time.
Thursday, January 20th, evening at Center for Academic Achievement:
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Signature Programs Open House 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Monday, January 31st, Science classes:
- SM East counselors will hand out Course Request Cards and Freshman Course Lists in science classes. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and will begin completing their Course Request Cards. Students will take their enrollment materials home to discuss with parents and complete their course requests.
Monday, February 7th, evening at SME:
- Students and parents will have an opportunity to hear from SME staff about courses, programs, and extra-curricular opportunities. Details will be shared soon!
Friday, February 11th, Social Studies classes:
- Students will meet individually with their SM East counselor during their Social Studies class. They will be able to ask questions and will finalize their course requests at that time.
After February 11th:
Students' course requests for 2022-23 are locked in and no changes may be requested until early August, when students will have a one-week period to request schedule changes. (Changes are not guaranteed and will depend on space availability at that time.)
It's important for students to carefully consider their requests---including their alternates---before they submit them in February.
Schedules will be visible in Skyward in late July and information will be posted about the process for requesting schedule changes in early August.
CURRICULUM & COURSE DETAILS
Freshman Honors Course Info
Summer School
Please see the information posted on:
- SMSD Summer Programs website (for in-person summer classes)
- SMSD eSchool website (for online summer classes)
- SME Student Services / Counseling website (information specific to SM East)