Scheduling & Course Requests

The Counseling Department prioritizes the placement of students into core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and select electives (PE/JROTC, Comprehensive Health, Personal Finance, Foreign Language/CTE, Computer Science) that are required by the state of South Carolina for graduation in order to earn a high school diploma. Please see below for information regarding most frequently asked questions:

Can I make a change to my schedule?

• Schedule changes are permitted until the first 5 days of a semester class or the first 3 days of a quarter class have passed.

The schedule change deadline has passed and I still want to make changes?

• Changes to classes after the above mentioned deadlines will result in a WF (withdraw failing) being applied to the student’s transcript and a 50% being calculated into the student’s GPA.

Why is a course I requested not on my schedule?

• Course availability is subject to change as the Master Schedule is created and adjusted by administration. Because of this, placement into requested courses cannot be 100% guaranteed.

Can I switch one of my classes to a different period?

• Not every course is offered during every period throughout the day. Moving one class may not be an option based on the other classes that you are taking.

Can I change my teacher?

• Teacher changes are not permitted without permission from administration. Counselors do their best not to place students back in additional classes with teachers they have already failed a class with, but sometimes this is unavoidable due to the construction of the Master Schedule. 

Can I change my lunch period?

• Changes to lunch periods are not permitted.

Can I have a free period?

• Only Seniors may be granted 1 free period per semester in the form of Early Release or Late Arrival. Approval from Mr. Scott (Principal) and a signed permission form by parent/guardian is required. All other students must have 4 periods of class per day. 

Can I take one of my classes online instead?

• CCSD no longer offers a virtual program. Students may take supplemental courses online via Virtual SC or in person during the evening at the IMPACT program, in addition to their regularly scheduled courses at CHS. 

Can I retake a course over again?

• Students may not receive credit for the same course twice. Elective courses cannot be taken over if credit has already been earned. If a core course is retaken, all attempts will remain listed on the student’s transcript, but credit will only be awarded for the highest grade earned. 

*Please visit the "Graduation Requirements" tab for more information on courses required by the state of South Carolina