Beginning Monday, December 8th students can pick up an “Advanced/AP Change Form” in the counseling office.  The form is only available in the counseling office and must be complete for any change to be considered. We can not accept emailed forms, late forms, or email requests to change.

This form must be completed and turned in no later an 4:30pm on December17th, 2025. All changes will take effect Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Schedule changes will be made only to those who want to change levels of class, out of an advanced or AP, level down only. We are not able to make any other schedule changes or accept any other types of change requests.  This process will require both Teacher and Parent signatures for approval. We can not accept late request. If you are dropping multiple classes, you will need to complete multiple forms.

 11th/12th Grade ONLY: You may request Late Arrival, Early Release if you do not already have 2 on your schedule.

AP Seminar:  You will lose your speech credit if you drop at semester, plan accordingly.  

This is your last chance to drop a YEAR LONG AP course. There is not another chance to drop a year long AP class in the second semester, plan accordingly. 

If you have paid for an AP exam for a year long course and drop the class you will have a $50 cancellation fee if you do not test. Students who have paid must request a refund by emailing strootk@friscoisd.org

Changing your schedule now may impact your lunch, your teachers, and your current class schedule. Not all changes will work with all schedules and may not be possible. Previous versions of your schedule will not be granted after a change has been made. We cannot undo changes. We are unable to predict in advance what your schedule will look like with the change. Speak with a counselor if you have questions or concerns about classes that can impact graduation.

It is hard to believe it is already time to start thinking about next year. We start the 4-year plan updates and course registration process, November 6th. Our end goal is to equip you and your student with the knowledge to review their 4-year plan and select appropriate classes for themselves. To best support them during this time, we strongly encourage you to set aside time to read through the material that is sent and complete any action items. Parents are a huge part of this process. We hope that you will review the material and attend our meetings to be informed along the way.

What to expect the next few months:

 Coffee with the Counselors:

4 year plan presentation

Video Recording

District Webinars:

            Link to district webinars

What to expect moving forward:

4-year Plan updates with Students:

RHS counselors will visit all RHS students through their social studies classes following the schedule below. The link to the presentation will be added to each student’s “Class of” canvas account. During this meeting students will review their 4-year plans in Career Plan in HAC, make updates to their course selections, and check their credits for graduation. We recommend that students and parents review the presentation, 4-year plans and course selections as a family to ensure everyone is aware of the choices being made. HAC will be open to make changes in Career Plan and the 4-year plans until December 19th, 2025, at 5pm.

Rising 12th (current 11th): November 6th and 7th (students who have dual credit social studies will be invited to attend an available class or come during advisory)

Rising 11th (current 10th): November 10th and 11th

Rising 10th (current 9th): November 13th and 14th

1 on 1 Course Verification Meetings 

Career Plan will close on December 19th, 2025, and students will go on winter break. Over the break, the courses listed for next school year in Career Plan will roll over to become their course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Each student will receive a 1 on 1 meeting with their counselor beginning January 12th and ending February 6th. Students will review their selections, ensure they are meeting graduation requirements, and have a chance to meet 1 on 1 with their counselor to make any changes and ask any questions needed.

Changing Class Schedules / Updating Courses:

                        After students complete their 1 on 1 meeting with their counselor, they will have until February 12th to submit any changes after their meeting. All course

                        requests will be finalized on February 12th, 2025. Please read the disclaimer below about course changes.

We cannot stress enough the importance of checking your course requests in HAC, verifying they are what you want to take, and if not, making the necessary updates. 

Per the academic guide:

Students pre-enroll in the spring semester for the upcoming school year, and the master schedule will be based on that information. Students will be able to see and change their course requests pending availability through February 12th by submitted a form to the counselor during this window. After this date, no course changes (including all CTE classes, core classes, and level changes) are allowed. Exceptions that will be allowed are athletics, band, choir, orchestra, color guard, drill team, gifted and talented, debate, and Academic Decathlon. These must be requested by the 7th school day of the year. Advanced, AP®, and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes may only be dropped at the 6-week mark of a course or at the end of the semester, and course availability may impact options.

2026-27 Course Catalog and Academic Guide

This Spring 2026 internship offers students a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion and retail industry—and to be recognized for their hard work and growth. At the end of the program, two interns will each receive a $1,000 award for demonstrating outstanding teamwork and leadership.

Program Highlights

Through Terry Costa’s Learn and Earn Program, interns will gain experience in areas including, but not limited to:

·  Business Operations and Customer Service

·  Sales and Marketing, including Bridal Sales and Buying

·  Interview and Business Etiquette

·  Website Maintenance and Social Media Management

All interns who complete the program will also receive $500 toward a prom dress, and two will earn a $1,000 scholarship based on performance.

Why This Internship Stands Out

Terry Costa has been dressing prom girls, brides, debutantes, and pageant participants for generations. Interns will work alongside top professionals and have opportunities to engage with internationally renowned designers, including Sherri Hill, during exclusive Pop-Up events.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to:

·  Develop real-world business and fashion skills

·  Build a professional network

·  Strengthen your resume with meaningful experience

Next Steps:

We are actively interviewing now and plan to begin paid training sessions on December 1, 2025.

For more details about the internship and application process, please visit our website or contact:
📧 kristyn@terrycosta.com or courtney@terrycosta.com

You can view the syllabus here: Terry Costa Internship Syllabus (Spring 2026)

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