Schedule Concerns

During the start of classes each semester there is a limited window of time called "DROP/ADD" in which a student, in conjunction with their parent/guardian, can request modifications to their schedule.

The DROP/ADD Period for a given course is as follows:

• Full Year Classes - the end of the 7th day of class

• Semester Classes - the end of the 5th day of class

NOTE:  If you are missing a course in your schedule that you requested it may be due to one of the following reasons:

·         The course is not offered due to low interest

·         The course conflicts with another course you selected (your alternate request may have been scheduled)

·         The course is at capacity with upperclassmen or students who need it to graduate

·         The course has limited enrollment due to limited workstations (ex: tech/art)

·         You selected too many courses for a nine-period day

To request a change please complete the ONLINE SCHEDULING CONCERN FORM. NOTE: You must be logged onto an SGI Google Account to access this form.   Counselors' replies and follow-ups will come to student SGI email and verified parent/guardian email addresses.

DO NOT USE this form to request:

• a different teacher

• moving to a different lunch period

• changing PE periods

• changing study halls

• moving the same class from one period to another

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move my lunch?

Lunches are one-semester courses.  We are charged to make and maintain an overall schedule (for the school as a whole) that is as balanced as possible between lunches each semester.   For this reason, we do not allow changes of preference...this includes lunches.   If there is medical reason a lunch should be scheduled earlier or later in the school, please have your doctor send a script to our school nurse.

How can I request to be moved to a different PE Period?

PEs are one-semester courses.  They are rescheduled each semester to provide the best balance for the school as a whole.   There is no guarantee a student will end up in the same PE period if their schedule has multiple options to receive it.   We do allow PE teachers to request a small number of movements between their classes (based on student ability and class dynamics); this is done after drop/add is over.    If you feel this is important, approach the PE teacher of the day/period you would like to be scheduled into to see if he/she would include her in their requests for moves.   Again, all moves of this nature occur after the drop/add period has ended.

Why can't I move a specific class from one period to another?

We are charged to make and maintain an overall schedule (for the school as a whole) that is as balanced as possible between multiple sections of a course.   For this reason, we do not allow changes of preference.   Changes of this nature can close out certain periods for courses in which we often need open seats down the line for changes that are necessitated.

Can I do an Independent Study?

Independent Study starts with a conversation with the teacher you’re hoping will offer you one.   They are the person who, if they agree to offer it to you, will need to complete the paperwork to start the process for such.   The paperwork needs to be approved by both the teacher and principal and doesn’t make it down to the Guidance Office until approvals are signed off on and it’s ready to be put in a schedule.