Schedule Change Policy

Based on the complexity of the master schedule, budget constraints, and changes in student enrollment, it may be necessary for Carlsbad High School Administration to open or close sections of the master schedule which results in changes to student schedules and course offerings. Because CHS course offerings are yearlong, mid-year course and schedule changes are not made.

Student-initiated course change requests will not be accepted after the course selection process concludes at the end of the previous school year (mid-May).  Since the master schedule is planned with your student’s specific course requests in mind, late changes cannot be accommodated.

Requests for concurrent enrollment in off campus courses (taken during the school year) must be submitted using the Off Campus Course Enrollment Form by May 1st of the previous school year. Requests to take off campus courses in the summer or following school year made after May 1 will be denied. 

Student-initiated level change requests will only be accommodated within the first two weeks of the school year. Requests made after the first two weeks cannot be accommodated. Students should consult with their teachers regarding concerns.  Level change requests are based on space and availability and cannot be guaranteed.

During school registration days and the first two weeks of school, school counselors will see students to make course schedule changes for the following reasons only: 

1. Student was assigned the wrong course (i.e. a sophomore was placed in English 4, not English 2.) 

2. Student has less than six (6) yearlong courses on schedule.

3. Student does not meet the course prerequisites.

4. Student completed an approved summer school course. Proof of course completion will be required.

5. Student failed a course and did not make it up during the previous summer.

6. A conflict is shown on the student's schedule.

7. Student initiated level change (within first two weeks only)

The following requests cannot be accommodated:

1. Requests for a specific teacher, class period, or free period.

2. Requests to change electives.

3. Requests made in order to accommodate athletic activities, extracurricular activities or personal/family obligations.

4. Required grade level courses cannot be dropped.

Students who make an athletic team are not allowed to change schedules to accommodate athletic schedules.

Teacher initiated level changes can be made within the first 20 days of a semester.  Approval of teacher initiated changes requires a completed and signed course level change form be turned in to the school counselor. The reasons a teacher may initiate a course change are:

1. The student is academically misplaced or, 

2. The student lacks the necessary prerequisites for the course.