Course Selection Family Webinar: RSVP & Interest Form

Visit the links below to watch the webinar from Nov. 17, 2025, with members of the Advanced Academics & Pathways team.

Note: The links on the numbers below will jump you straight to each section.

(🎬 1) Introduction from Assistant Superintendent of Advanced Academics & Pathways Dr. Dustin Binnicker
(🎬 2) An overview of the updated course-selection timeline and process
Course-Selection Timeline & Process slides
(🎬 3) Guidance from Counseling Services on correspondence, distance, summer and virtual coursework approval
Correspondence, Distance, Virtual Coursework Approval Process slides
(🎬 4) Information from Career & Technical Education (CTE) on electives to jumpstart your career
Career & Technical Education (CTE) slides
(🎬 5) Updates from Advanced Programs on AP, IB, dual credit and Early College HS
Advanced Programs slides
(🎬 6) Live Q&A with panelists

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