The 2017-2018 “GBHS Program of Studies” book may include a new course, Freshman Academy, to help some ninth graders learn time management and organizational skills, Great Bend High School Principal Tim Friess said. The course is being considered by the curriculum steering committee.The program of studies book is revised every year and the first draft of the 2017-2018 book was presented to the school board on Monday. The final version will be presented to the board in January for a second reading and approval.Friess said the Freshman Academy class being considered would reach up to 30 students in two sections.