At Wilbur Cross, our goal is to provide course schedules defined by a range of academic experiences that meet student interest, support students' path to graduation, and push them to higher levels of college and career readiness.  As a comprehensive high school and the largest school in the city of New Haven, Cross enrolls students with incredibly diverse learner profiles, houses many unique programs and fosters vibrant partnerships that create opportunities for students both on and off campus.  Our challenge is to match individual student interest within a program of course availability that is influenced by the critical factors of school budget resources, staffing capacity, and meeting the needs of all students regarding graduation requirements and support services mandates.  

We have developed a process that we hope is transparent and helpful for parents and students to collaborate with their counselors and school administration in building the best schedule possible within these parameters.  We encourage families to remain in conversation with their child, school counselor and case manager as the scheduling process remains dynamic throughout the spring and summer.  During the time that the district finalizes our budget allocation and our staffing plan solidifies, we may have to make shifts.  Our aim is to make those as minimal as possible and keep families informed throughout. 

Scheduling Timeline

All Wilbur Cross students are assigned a school counselor.  Your child's school counselor plays an important role in gathering your child's course preferences and creating your child's schedule.  During Marking Period 3, school counselors visit English classes to gather information from students regarding course preferences and to share information about courses required for Wilbur Cross High School Graduation.  Click Here for a List of School Counselors.

March 1:  Scheduling Season Opens - Students should check their @NHPS.NET Emails to review communications related to scheduling.

March 6 - March 17:  11th Graders are the scheduling priority.  11th graders should expect school counselors to visit English Classes to begin the scheduling process.

March 27 - April 6: 10th Graders are the scheduling priority.  10th graders should expect school counselors to visit English classes to begin the scheduling process.

April 17 - April 28:  9th Graders are the scheduling priority.  9th graders should expect school counselors to visit English classes to begin the scheduling process.