What is a good elective to take in high school?

6 Electives All High School Students Should Take

• A Foreign Language. We highly recommend taking a foreign language in high school – or a second one if your school already requires one – and there are many reasons why.
• Public Speaking.
• Writing.
• Personal Finance.
• Computer Programming/Science.
• Something Fun.

Are high school electives a waste of time?

Electives are not the waste of time that people tend to think. Electives are classes you are allowed to take for credit that is not required for graduation. The number of credits is, but not the subject you take as an elective. For example, cooking or Home Economics may open you up to working as a chef at a restaurant.

Does it matter if you fail an elective?

Generally, if you fail an elective you will not have to repeat the SAME elective, but will probably have to choose SOME elective to take and pass to replace the credits in order to meet your school’s required number of credits to graduate. One does not fail high school.

Is it OK to fail an elective in middle school?

Yes, it will affect your GPA, but since you are in middle school, it won’t be on your college applications, so it is not that terrible. However, if you are applying to a private high school, it can be an issue. Just work really hard on your remaining tests and final exam.

Why are electives important in high school?

Electives Help Students Learn to Focus—and Achieve Electives classes reveal the skill sets of some students that might not be obvious in their other classes, helping them see their strengths and affording them opportunities to be of value to their classmates.

Are electives necessary?

Elective classes are part of a required graduation plan, but they allow students more flexibility in how they fulfill those requirements. Students can use electives to relieve the pressures of a difficult class load, to enhance college or career possibilities, or to learn new skills.

Do electives really matter?

Electives allow you to be picky and select college courses that fulfill a general education requirement, help boost your GPA or interest you “just because.” Or they may give you the opportunity to explore new hobbies and develop desirable career skills and abilities.