By: Matthew Rutkowski 

     Youngsville high school students are coming to Eisenhower next year, and many scheduling opportunities are coming with them. The resulting influx of students at EMHS will allow more courses to pass the 12-student minimum to run. Mrs. Monica Linkerhof, the guidance counselor at EMHS, was interviewed by The Squire and commented, “Not only will we be gaining more students, but we will be gaining more teachers. This will be beneficial to all students because it allows EMHS to offer more selections of core courses as well as more selections of elective courses.” 

     Additionally, scheduling is an important part of optimizing students’ futures. With the higher course success rate for next year, students can choose more classes they want to take without having to worry about them not running. As a result, students can better align their schedules with their interests and really make it theirs. 

     Moreover, a greater number of scheduling opportunities will come with more responsibilities for students. With more control over their schedules, students must be wiser about the courses they select. Mrs. Linkerhof advises students to review their transcripts and incorporate classes that are graduation requirements per the Warren County School District into their schedules. In addition, it is advised that students recognize their strengths and weaknesses when determining the workload they want to manage. If a student participates heavily in activities outside of school, they should think about how they will participate in these activities while adequately balancing their coursework. Students should try to achieve academic excellence to the best of their ability, as doing so can open them up to many opportunities that align with their interests.  

     Furthermore, every student should strive to get the most out of their high school education. For instance, if a student thinks they can handle a heavier courseload, they should take additional high-level courses in their dream field. Some students may only have a general idea of this field in their current stage of high school, but they can still take a variety of high-level courses to prepare themselves for future opportunities.  

     Courses in school are important, but clubs out of school can put students over the edge for college admissions. Community service and participation in other activities that benefit a community, along with a strong academic record, can show colleges that a student is a good learner and is able to have a significant impact on society. Mrs. Linkerhof commented, “Colleges look for well-rounded individuals who not only took a variety of classes in high school but who were involved in extracurricular activities.” 

     Take advantage of the scheduling opportunities that are to come and select your courses responsibly.