Some general notes about schedules and schedule changes:

• Six-Period Day: Per Education Code and VUSD Board Policy, all students are expected to have a six-period day. A six-period day may include 2 college courses. Seniors may be exempted from a full 6-period day to a 5-period day if he/she meets the following criteria: Passed 180 credits (as of August of senior year) or 205 credits (as of January (Spring Semester) of senior year).

• Academic Tutors, AVID Tutors, ELD Tutors, Teacher Aides, Library Aides, Office Aides: Only juniors and seniors may be considered for these positions. Students may only have one period of this type of position in their schedule each school year. Positions require approval from the student’s prospective supervising teacher and counselor prior to being scheduled. To be an AVID tutor, students must commit to tutor training as a prerequisite.

• Teacher Changes: A vast amount of time and energy goes into the scheduling of students into classes. The process of scheduling students is influenced by the number of student requests and also by the need to balance classes. As a result, requests for teacher changes or for period changes cannot be accommodated because of the impact these changes have on class sizes; All teachers are highly qualified.

Before the semester begins:

The only schedule changes that will be made must fit into the following categories:

1. To correct a schedule conflict, or to complete an incomplete schedule.

2. To correct an error due to a change of summer school plans or failure to pass a summer school class.

3. To add or drop a COS Class.

4. To act upon teacher recommendations regarding student placement.

First week of the semester:

Schedule changes during the first week of classes will only be allowed if:

1. A teacher and department head are requesting the change within their department.

2. The Student Services staff has concluded that a change is warranted due to extenuating circumstances.

Beginning the second week of each semester:

After the third week of classes, any student or parent-initiated request for a schedule change requires the approval of the Assistant Principal of Student Services, and will be approved only for extreme situations.

Schedule Changes and College Admission:

If you drop a year-long class after you have submitted your college application, it is the student’s or parent’s responsibility to notify the college’s admission office.