Course Selection
Choosing Classes for the Next School Year
The Academic Advising process and course selection for the next school year begins in January. James Madison High School hosts various events for families and students to get more information about the process. Counselors also meet with students one-on-one for Academic Advising meetings to discuss their interests, post-high school plans, graduation requirements, and finalize course selections.
Academic Advising Google Site
Students and families should use the JMHS Academic Advising Google Site organized by JMHS Student Services to access resources on curriculum, graduation requirements, summer school information, and more. The video presentation with an overview of Academic Advising will also be posted on this site.
In-Person Events for Parents and Students
- Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night:
Tuesday, January 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- 6pm to 7pm - Presentation in Auditorium
- 7pm to 8pm - Electives/Curriculum Fair
Virtual Events
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Rising 10th-12th Grade Curriculum Night:Thursday, January 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ( Program Recording )
- AP Panel Program(for students/families considering AP and/or DE courses next year): Monday, January 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Virtual Program Link (AP/DE)
Students' Process
All students will receive an overview of the Academic Advising process during Advisory on Monday, January 12. Students should plan to enter their initial Course Requests in their StudentVUE accounts by Friday, January 16. Course requests are not finalized until students meet with their counselors; entering initial Course Requests helps counselors prepare for their meetings with students.
Students will also be able to attend a Curriculum Fair during 4th period on Wednesday, January 14.
Current Madison students will be meeting one-on-one with their school counselors to finalize their course selections on the following dates:
- 9th Grade (Rising Sophomores): February 26 - March 9
- 10th Grade (Rising Juniors): January 20 – February 6
- 11th Grade (Rising Seniors): February 9 - February 25
- Multilingual Learners, Levels 1 to 4: February 26 and 27
Students will be notified of their specific date for a meeting through their Advisory on January 12.
Current 8th Grade Students
Rising 9th Graders will participate in a presentation with JMHS counselors at their middle schools.
- Thoreau: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Kilmer: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Luther Jackson: Friday, February 13, 2026
Course Selection Sheets
The course selection sheets linked below should be used by students only as a reference. When entering courses in StudentVUE, be sure to use the accurate course codes, which are listed on these sheets.
Rising 9th Grade Course Selection Shee t
Rising 10th - 12th Grade Course Selection Sheet
FCPS Academy and Specialized Program Offerings
FCPS Academies and Specialized Program Information
HS Academy Course Finder : Use this resource to find out which courses are available to Madison students at each Academy location. Some Academy classes are offered at multiple locations; Madison students are assigned to a specific Academy location for each course.
