Schedule Change Request Procedure

Students are expected to attend all classes on their schedule on the first day of school. We understand that sometimes schedules need to be adjusted. Please carefully review the guidelines below to determine if your request qualifies for a change. The student must initiate the request from their RUSD account.

Acceptable Reasons for a Schedule Change Request:

1. Missing period - There is an open period in your schedule. 

2. Duplicate class or period - You are scheduled for the same class or period more than once. 

3. Class taken in summer school is on your schedule - You are scheduled for a class that you completed during summer school.

4. Teacher Change - Only permitted if you failed the exact course with the exact teacher during the previous school year.  

5. Graduation Requirements (Seniors Only) - You are missing a course required for graduation.

6. Elective Changes - Limited changes will be made to accommodate elective changes only where there is availability and it is in the best interest of the student. 

Schedule Change Requests that will NOT be approved:

1. To be in a class with friends

2. Preference for a specific teacher

3. Trying to change your lunch period

4. To rearrange classes into a preferred order 

5. Adding into a class that is already full

Process to Submit a Request:

• Submit your request using the QR code. Once your request has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email.

• Requests will be reviewed by the counselor based on the criteria above

• Please allow time for processing. We will contact you if additional information is needed.

• Please do not submit the same request multiple times.

• The schedule change request form will open on August 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM and close August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm

Changes due to Athletics:

• Changes for a Sport PE class will only be made from rosters submitted by the head coach.

• Rosters must be received 3 weeks prior to the start of the school year in order to process changes.

• Not all schedules will allow for a change into a Sport PE class.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure all students have a successful

To request a change, scan the QR code or visit the bitly link. Your request will be reviewed, but due to the complexity of the master schedule, changes cannot be guaranteed.

bit.ly/MLKHSCourseChangeRequest2526