During the cooler months, students spend their time stressing over midterms and endless exams.

To help with this constant stress, SHS is providing a fall intersession Oct. 9 through Oct. 12.

“A lot of students probably would rather be on fall break or at home, but it is a great opportunity for them,” counselor Annie Burris said.

There will be a wide array of courses offered to help the largest number of students possible. English, math and science courses will be available to all attendees, but there will also be classes for students involved in certain pathways. 

Principal classes such as human services and early childhood development will be offered alongside the standard core classes, helping a wider spectrum of students.

Attending the intersession is also a beneficial way to make up or get ahead on credits. Some students who attend an online program, like Cardinal Academy, can use this in-person time to make up their credits.

“It’s a great opportunity for (students) to try and earn some of those credits back,” counselor Lamot Rascoe said.

Even if students do not have any credits to make up, counselors still recommend going to prepare for the PSATs and SATs. Rascoe says that it is a good time as well as a good chance to acquire more practice skills for these stressful tests.

Whether it is for making up credits or a little extra study time, Burris thinks that everyone would benefit from going to fall intersession.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the students to come in and work on their classes,” Burris said. “Get them done.”