SCHEDULE CHANGE GUIDELINES

Changing a course requires discussion with family and the counseling department since changes can impact learning, long term success, and future college goals. Students are expected to use all possible resources available to them before considering a course level change, such as completing all assignments, tutoring, and conferencing with the teacher. “Teacher changes” (requesting a different teacher for the same course) will not be honored unless the student has failed a course with the teacher previously.  Schedule changes requests will be approved ONLY IF  space is available in the level change course requested. Please note that schedule changes may change class and lunch periods as well as teachers.  

FIRST FOUR DAYS OF SCHOOL

All students must remain in their classes for the first four days of school.  This allows students the opportunity to attend each class a couple of times before making decisions about appropriate placement in a class.  Additionally, this gives the teacher a chance to gauge student ability and chances for success in the course.

AFTER FIRST FOUR DAYS OF SCHOOL

Beginning on August 20, 2024, students can begin to complete the schedule change form for level changes only (SEE APPENDIX).  Course changes are not permitted.  Students must complete the form, with parent and teacher signatures, and return it to the counseling office by August 28, 2024.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Extenuating circumstances forms are available for students who have had circumstances that have become a barrier to a student’s success in the class and the deadline to complete a schedule change has passed. After August 28, 2024, please contact your student's counselor to discuss any reasons for a requested schedule change. These requests require approval from the Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction.  (SEE APPENDIX)

SECOND SEMESTER 

Schedule changes for level changes occur again during the first two weeks of the second semester.  Students will need to complete the schedule change form, including parent and teacher signatures, and submit the form to the counseling office by December 13, 2024.

APPENDIX

• Schedule Change Form (Spring semester available beginning Dec 2, 2024.  Deadline to submit the form is Friday, Dec 15, 2024 at 4:15pm.) 

• Extenuating Circumstance Form (open for responses on August 29, 2024)