<p data-block-key="o6lco">On May 22, 2026, we will open the Fall 2026 Electives Preference Form in preparation for the next school year for students in grades 9th -11th (current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors). You must read the key information thoroughly, including the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-jmzmHhxkPQKTzspBt3GIlrZlX1s63r3uBmv7M6HCiI/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=102499738441289304707"><b>Elective descriptions</b></a> and the required prerequisites/eligibility needed for the respective course/s, so you are prepared to submit your preferences correctly. <b> Please take your time submitting your choices as the preferences are not first come, first serve. </b></p><p data-block-key="on7">When you open your Fall 2026 Electives Preferences Form in Talos, both the Advanced Placement (AP) courses you have been initially approved for will be viewable, as well as non-AP electives you may select. Your preference selections will be reviewed and used to build your overall student program--we build student programs by prioritizing graduation requirements and by giving each student a minimum of 7.5 periods (Physical Education and Lunch included). <b>Please submit your </b>Fall 2026 Elective Preferences Form in Talos (and remember to click "SAVE")<b> by the deadline of June 8 at 8:00am</b>.</p><p data-block-key="cthtq"><b>TIMELINE:</b></p><ol><li data-block-key="3gc6e"><b>May 22, 2026</b></li></ol><ul><li data-block-key="2qgd5">Fall 2026 Elective Preferences Form opens in Talos on this schedule: <ul><li data-block-key="9a81d">12:00 pm – Rising seniors</li><li data-block-key="7u052">2:00 pm – Rising juniors</li><li data-block-key="2t963">4:00 pm – Rising sophomores</li></ul></li><li data-block-key="8dt9l">NOTE: Students will see the AP Courses for which they are initially approved listed on their Fall 2026 Elective Preference Form in Talos. <b>Students should use this information when considering ranking their elective choices</b>. The form enables students to indicate which course they plan to utilize for each requirement. For example, <i>if I can view I have been initially accepted to AP World History, Global 3 will still appear in the dropdown menu. It is with this choice that I indicate to the program office if I intend to use AP World History to fulfill my social studies requirement, or if I have changed my mind, and would like to use Global 3 instead</i>. </li><li data-block-key="evtfq"><b>June 8, 2026 (8:00am)</b></li><li data-block-key="aikif">Deadline for ALL students to submit Fall 2026 Elective Preferences Form. </li></ul><p data-block-key="6rvkb"><b>KEY ELECTIVE COURSE INFORMATION:</b><br/>It is important to note that the Fall 2026 Elective Preferences process occurs in <a href="https://talos.stuy.edu/auth/login/">Talos</a>. When the Fall 2026 Elective Preferences Forms are released in Talos on your designated date/times, you will have the opportunity to fill out the course preference form to inform the school of the Elective courses you prefer to take next school year.<b> Please be aware no student is guaranteed a seat in a course until student programs are finalized in September 2026.</b> </p><p data-block-key="203a7"><b>Review the </b><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-jmzmHhxkPQKTzspBt3GIlrZlX1s63r3uBmv7M6HCiI/edit#gid=0"><b>Fall 2026 course offerings</b></a> to explore the courses and prerequisites/eligibility requirements. <br/></p><p data-block-key="3abt4"><b>YOU WILL RECEIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS VIA EMAIL ON 5/20 AND 5/22</b></p>
