Online Course Registration

Time to register for 2018-2019

Here’s what you’ll need…

1) Skyward Login

2) Scheduling Worksheet

3) Course Catalog – online @ BHS website

• BHS Website, Registration

Scheduling Worksheet and

Course Catalog

STEP 1: Graduation Requirements

Login to Skyward and Check what graduation requirements are Remaining.

STEP 2: Schedule

1) Select Schedule

2) Select View Requests for next school year in Bellingham High School (Right Side)

STEP 3: Select Classes

• Check the Course Catalog for course descriptions and pre-requisites.• Talk with your current Math and Science teacher for their recommendations.• Type in a course code or scroll through the list of classes, then Add Course.

NOTE: Some courses are pre-scheduled. For example, English 101, English 201, Health, etc.

STEP 4: Check Your Credits

Make sure you signed up for 8.0 credits.

STEP 5: Select Alternates

Select at least 9 alternates in case you don’t get your first choice.

R=Requested Courses

Numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)=Alternatives

STEP 6: Review Your Courses

1) Check Graduation Requirements again. Did you select the courses you need?

2) Talk with your parents about your course choices.

Deadlines

You must register online by your deadline.

HINT: Write your due date on your registration form now.

• Running Start

– Get information in the Career Center—Connie Kelly, Career Specialist.

– Check the Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College websites.

• Northwest Career & Technical Academy

– Visit www.nwtech.k12.wa.us to see what programs are offered.

– Check the BHS Counseling website for a link to the application.

– Talk with your counselor about this option.

• Credit Remediation

– Talk with your counselor about options to make up courses you failed.

• Special Education

– Check with your Case Manager to discuss your courses.

Other Programs

Q: I was automatically signed up for a course I already took. How do I change it?

A: Select the course and click Remove Course. Add the correct course.

Q: I’m going to go to Running Start or NW Career Academy. What courses should I add?

A: Select a full schedule unless you know what classes you want at BHS and which classes you want to take through Running Start. We can change it later when we are certain of your schedule.

Q: What if I change my mind later and want a different course?

A: Let your counselor know. You will also be allowed to request schedule changes at the beginning of

the school year.

Q: If I don’t sign up for classes by the deadline, what classes will I get?

A: It is highly recommended that you select your own courses. If you miss the deadline, your counselor will add you to classes where there are openings.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ Graduation Requirements

Remember to carefully check your graduation requirements in Skyward.

✓ Pre-requisites

Check the course catalog to make sure you have met the pre-requisite requirements.

✓ Credit Retrieval – Make a plan.

Currently Summer School is the only option.

Key Points

Important Dates:

• February 15th Elective Fair and Senior Meeting during Raiderade

• February 15th College Credit Night, 6-8:30pm BHS

Learn about the different options for earning college credit

• February 19th Registration due date. Please have electronic course requests and alternate course selections completed in Skyward by this date.

• Feb. 20th-Mar. 1st Counselors will be checking that student schedule requests are complete in the computer.

Important Dates:

• Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13 in the Career Center during both lunches.

• Wednesday, February 14 in LAB 203 during Raiderade.

Registration Help Sessions:

Online Resources