Schedule Change Policy

The counselors at OCHS make every effort to inform students of course offerings and to assist each student in meeting graduation requirements. This effort begins in the spring of the previous school year. Counselors are also available to discuss concerns prior

to the August registration. While it is understood that some minor adjustments may be necessary to balance class sizes or to accommodate a student not completing a required course the previous year, we must adhere to the following policy:

All schedules must be finalized during summer registration. Changes during summer registration will only be made for:

1. Students wanting to change an elective class option

2. Students who did not complete summer reading requirements

3. Students who want to adjust content level (Advanced, AP, and Dual Credit)

Schedule changes during summer registration will NOT be made for:

1. Specific teachers requests (see Special Scheduling Request Form)

2. Specific classes with or without a specific peer (see Special Scheduling Request Form)

3. Specific time of day (see Special Scheduling Request Form)

NO schedules changes will be made after school begins. Consideration may be made in the event that:

1. The student does not meet the prerequisite.

2. Counselors need to balance classes.

3. A senior is lacking a graduation requirement.

A course dropped or changed for any other reason than the above once classes begin will result in an “F” grade.