REQUEST FORMS & DEADLINES
The chart below outlines specific schedule request deadlines to which PHS will strictly adhere. Students are advised to plan ahead to ensure that requests are submitted in a timely manner. Requests will not be accepted after the deadline has passed.
USE LINKS IN THE CHART OR THE BUTTONS BELOW TO ACCESS REQUEST FORMS
LEVEL UP REQUEST PROCESS
Students must complete a Level Change Request Form by the deadline noted in the chart above. Once a form is submitted, the following will occur:
A placement assessment will be scheduled by the Curriculum Office.
The Curriculum Supervisor or Lead Teacher will review the appeal, score the assessment and make a determination.
The Curriculum Supervisor will share the placement decision with the parent/guardian and student.
If the criteria are met, the student’s schedule will be adjusted.
AP APPEALS
Students who do not meet the entrance criteria above, but would still like to request consideration for enrollment in an AP course, must utilize the following process:
Step 1: The student submits an AP Appeal Form using the designated Google Form (above) no later than the established deadline (see dates below), stating the reason(s) why he/she believes acceptance into the course is warranted.
Deadline for students currently in grades 9-11: March 3
Deadline for students currently in grade 8: (AP Physics only): March 31
Step 2: The Appeals Committee reviews the appeal, examines the student transcript, and seeks input from the relevant subject area teachers. The committee then makes a recommendation regarding enrollment in the course.
Step 3: If the student and parents disagree with the committee’s recommendation, they may meet with the High School Principal to discuss their options, which include the option to sign a waiver to enroll the student in the course. Note: Current 8th graders would meet with the department supervisor.
Once schedules are released, students will only be permitted one schedule change appointment for any drop/adds.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Completed schedules will be viewable in Genesis in mid-August.
After making changes, students may not change the schedule back to the original selection(s).
All requests are subject to administrative approval and course availability.
A request may be rejected if the deadline for changes or withdrawals has passed, a section is filled, sections become grossly imbalanced, or the course is required for graduation.
Students may not request a change based on preferences for teachers, lunch periods, or semesters.
Students assigned to a course section taught by a teacher with whom they previously failed may request a section change, if an alternative is available.
Changing or withdrawing from a course may adversely affect section planning, class sizes and course enrollment.
Changes will not be accepted after the established deadlines.
Students are expected to carefully consider the courses chosen during the course selection process. When a student selects a course, they are making a “reservation” that drives the creation of the Master Class Schedule.