1. Online Course Registration

2. Time to register for 2018-2019 Here’s what you’ll need…
1) Skyward Login
Scheduling Worksheet
Course Catalog – BHS website
Don’t have a Skyward Login? Come to the Student Services office to get yours.
Use the registration worksheet for your grade level.
Online Registration

3. Scheduling Worksheet and Course Catalog
BHS Website, Registration

4. STEP 1: Graduation Requirements
Login to Skyward and Check what graduation requirements are Remaining.

5. STEP 2: Schedule
1) Select Schedule 2) Select View Requests for next school year in Bellingham High School (Right Side)

6. 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.

7. STEP 4: Check Your Credits
Make sure you signed up for 8.0 credits.

8. STEP 5: Select Alternates
Select at least 9 alternates in case you don’t get your first choice.

9. R=Requested Courses Numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)=Alternatives

10. STEP 6: Review Your Courses
Check Graduation Requirements again. Did you select the courses you need?
Talk with your parents about your course choices.

11. Deadlines
You must register online by your deadline. HINT: Write your due date on your registration form now.

12. Other Programs Running Start Northwest Career & Technical Academy
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 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.

13. Frequently Asked Questions
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.

14. Key Points 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.

15. Important Dates: 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.

16. Registration Help Sessions:
Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13 in the Career Center during both lunches.
Wednesday, February 14 in LAB 203 during Raiderade.

17. Online Resources