Course Selection

Where do I begin?

1. Research classes and programs to learn more. See below for links to course videos.

2. Watch the Advising Video recorded by your counselor (see below).

3. Refer to the Pine Creek Course Guide to learn more about classes and programs. Some programs require a separate application. You can learn more about those requirements in the Course Guide.

Course Advising

Grade level counselors have recorded advising sessions to walk students through the process to enter class selections for next year.

Class of 2028

• Counselor: Kelley Stewart

• Class of 2028 Course Scheduling Guide

• Class of 2028 Course Selection Form

• Freshman Electives: The List of electives available to Freshmen is on page two of the Class of 2028 Course Selection Form | Due January 24, 2024.

• Thinking about taking an AP course?

• Student Instructions – MYAP Class Registration

• Email completed forms to Kelley Stewart

• Remember: When making course selections, please keep in mind that Academy District 20 High Schools recognize academic excellence achieved over a student's four-year high school career in three categories of Latin Honors - summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. Please note that the valedictorian and salutatorian designations will end with the Class of 2026. 

Class of 2027

Counselor: Sarah King

• Class of 2027 Course Registration Form

• Freshman Electives: The List of electives available to Freshmen is on page two of the Class of 2027 Course Registration Form.

• Thinking about taking an AP course?

• Student Instructions – MYAP Class Registration

• Email completed forms to Sarah King

• New for the Class of 2027 -   When making course selections, please keep in mind the following: Beginning with the Class of 2027, Academy District 20 High Schools will recognize academic excellence achieved over a student's four-year high school career in three categories of Latin Honors - summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. Please note that the valedictorian designation will end with the Class of 2026.

Class of 2026

Counselor: Jade McIntosh

• College & Career Guidance

• Class of 2026 Course Request Form

• Choosing Electives

• Thinking about taking an AP course?

• Student Instructions – MYAP Class Registration

• Email completed forms to Kelly Koonce

Class of 2025

Counselor: Mitch Boyczuk

• College & Career Guidance

• Class of 2025 Course Request Form

• Choosing Electives

• Thinking about taking an AP course?

• Student Instructions – MYAP Class Registration

• Email completed forms to Kelly Koonce

Other Registration Resources

The Pine Creek Course Guide includes a flow chart for each subject in alpha order by discipline, a description of each class, and course fees and prerequisites.

Course Selection Guidelines 

• Discuss as a Family: Please discuss class choices as a family and make sure you and your student are in agreement with the courses selected for the next school year.  

• Discuss with Teachers: We also encourage your student to discuss course selection with his/her current core class teacher if they have questions regarding placement.  

• Select Carefully: Choose ALL classes with care, keeping in mind balance. 

  • Every class = 30 min/1 hour of homework

  • Every H/AP course = 1.5/2 hours of homework per night!

• Schedule Changes: Keep in mind that schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons: academic misplacement; challenge by choice; add a course needed for graduation; drop a course when pre-reqs have not been met; add/change partial absences; empty blocks in schedules.