Course loads
In the high schools, a student shall carry a course load equal to the number of instructional periods in the school day, unless special permission is given to the student by the principal. Students approved for Career and Technical Cooperative Education programs or for dual enrollment in post-secondary schools are exempt from this policy.

Course Selection
No two required English courses may be taken concurrently except in extenuating circumstances as defined by the principal. Each student served by the Wake County Public School System may request any course listed in this program guide. The system has the potential of offering each course, subject to sufficient minimum student enrollment and adequate staffing and materials. Additionally, due to facility limitations, some courses can be taught only in certain schools. A student who wants to pursue a program of study not available in the school to which he/she is assigned should request a transfer through the Office of Student Assignment. Students granted a transfer for course selection must provide their own transportation.

Course Withdrawal Penalty
Except when approved by the principal, students are not allowed to drop a course after the first ten days of school. If a student withdraws after the ten-day period and an emergency situation does not exist, a failure (WF) is noted as the grade, and the course is counted as a course attempted with no quality points earned.