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High school student reps tell board course choice driven by interest, rigor and scheduling pain points
Summary
Student representatives from Brookfield East and Brookfield Central told the board that interest and perceived difficulty lead course choices; students asked for an easier course‑selection layout, semester options for 'launch' programs and later deadlines to allow decisions after third‑term grades.
Student representatives from Brookfield East and Brookfield Central updated the Elmbrook School District Board on student feedback about course selection, saying students prioritize interest and perceived rigor when choosing classes and want improvements to the district’s course‑selection process.
Brookfield East and Brookfield Central representatives said students generally weigh three factors: academic rigor and workload, interest in the subject (including intended college major), and graduation requirements. "A lot of people mentioned difficulty, rigor, and course load," the…
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