Scheduling
Overview
The high school master schedule and staffing are determined by the course selections of the students. Every effort will be made to accommodate a student’s course requests. Exceptions may include courses being closed due to high student demand, insufficient student interest in a course, and administrative discretion. To insure optimum class enrollment, the administrative team reserves the right to designate student placement within the master schedule.
Scheduling Procedure
The process of selecting an academic program is one in which many people are involved and which requires several months of preparation and consultation. Student course selections are made after serious deliberation with the student, parents, faculty and counselor. The selection program is designed to meet the student’s personal and educational goals. Changes from this program are not encouraged and may not be possible; therefore, it is essential that the original selections are given careful and thoughtful consideration. When considering a schedule change be aware of the following stipulations:
• No course request changes can be made after April 30th of the current academic year.
• The only notable exception to this would be a change necessitated by the completion of courses in summer school, or failure to complete designated prerequisites.
• Classes will not be changed for the purpose of changing teachers within the same course, or lunch period preference.
Students, faculty and parents are urged to seriously consider the reasons for a course change, for numerous changes can have an adverse effect on the student’s program. All requests for a change in schedule must be requested in writing and signed by both parent/guardian and student.
Dropping a Course
Dropping a course is a serious matter and is usually discouraged. This should be done only after much thought and consultation. A request to drop a course must be put in writing by the parent/guardian and student, and submitted to the student’s guidance counselor.
Semester Course
| Marking Period | Effect on Transcript |
|---|---|
| Mid-Marking Period 1 or 3 | Course does not appear on transcript |
| After Marking Period 1 or 3 | WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) - no credit awarded |
Full Year Course
| Marking Period | Effect on Transcript |
|---|---|
| Marking Period 1 | Course does not appear on transcript |
| Marking Period 2, 3, 4 | WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) - no credit awarded |