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The Cox Mill High School Course Waiver Form allows students to request enrollment in Honors or AP courses despite not meeting the recommended guidelines. It emphasizes the rigorous nature of these courses and the commitments required from both students and parents, including maintaining academic integrity and monitoring progress. Signatures from both the student and parent indicate understanding and agreement to the responsibilities associated with taking advanced courses.

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Course Waiver Form

The Cox Mill High School Course Waiver Form allows students to request enrollment in Honors or AP courses despite not meeting the recommended guidelines. It emphasizes the rigorous nature of these courses and the commitments required from both students and parents, including maintaining academic integrity and monitoring progress. Signatures from both the student and parent indicate understanding and agreement to the responsibilities associated with taking advanced courses.

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COX MILL HIGH SCHOOL

Course Waiver Form


Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________ ID #: __________________
Student’s Email: ___________________________________________________ Grade: __________________
Course Requested: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Course Recommended: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Course Requested: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Course Recommended: ___________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT IS THIS FORM AND WHY DO YOU NEED TO COMPLETE IT?


This form is used when students choose to take Honors or AP (Advanced Placement) courses for which they do not yet
meet recommended guideline. The purpose of the form is threefold:
1. Provide students a means for requesting courses for which they do not yet meet guidelines.
2. Disclose the challenging nature of advanced courses (Honors, AP).
3. Ensure student’s and parent’s awareness of risks & commitments of this choice.

STUDENT & PARENT SIGNATURES AT THE BOTTOM INDICATES UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Honors & AP courses are higher-level courses in which students with a strong academic skills and passion for
the subject immerse themselves in intensive, college-preparatory learning experiences.
• Honors & AP courses are more rigorous than their standard counterparts and demand more time& effort.
• AP courses are college-level courses that require strong work habits, study skills & time management in &
outside of class.
• Work may include but is not limited to independent reading, writing, research and projects.
• A high level of academic integrity is expected of all students, but particularly of Honors and AP students.
• Movement into Honors & AP courses should be a step-up vs. leap-over process; students should not jump from
standard to AP without having had an Honors course in preparation.
• The following guidelines are strongly recommended in determining readiness for Honors and AP courses.
Honors Course Guidelines AP Course Guidelines
• A in standard course that precedes it. • Standard courses should be taken Honors before AP.
• B in Honors course that precedes it. • A (or strong B) in Honors course that precedes it.
• B in AP course that precedes it. • B in AP course that precedes it.

Student’s Initials Parent’s Initials I understand that …


________ ________ I agree to use/provide longer periods of study time and extra tutoring.
________ ________ I agree to proactively communicate with & seek help from the teacher.
________ ________ I agree to monitor progress in PowerSchool on a weekly basis.
________ ________ I agree to practice the highest level of academic integrity.
________ ________ I understand the student will not be removed from the course once enrolled.
________ ________ I understand this form will be retained by the school for future reference.

STUDENT COMMITMENT PARENT/GUARDIAN COMITMENT


I am requesting that I be enrolled in course(s) for which I I am requesting that my child be enrolled in course(s) for
do not meet the recommended guideline. I am making a which he/she does not meet the recommended
commitment to discipline myself with good time- guideline. I commit to monitor progress and ensure extra
management, study and work habits while in the course. study time, resources, tutoring and other needed
I will proactively participate in tutoring and keep open support. I will proactively communicate with the teacher
communication with my teacher about any questions or to help ensure my child’s success in the requested
concerns. I understand and agree that I will not be course(s). I understand my child will not be removed
removed from this class once enrolled. form this class once enrolled.

Signature:___________________________Date:_______ Signature:___________________________Date:_______

Cox Mill High School – Student Support Services (S3) – 2018-19

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