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Student Schedules

Students receive tentative class schedules in May. It is essential for students to check their schedules for any mistakes and alert their counselor of the mistake before the end of the school year. There may also be administrative changes to class periods, teachers and rooms that could impact any student’s schedule during the summer and prior to the start of the second semester. School counselors are available a few days before school starts in August to make academic adjustments if there is an error on the student’s class schedule.

The time set aside on days before school starts is for enrolling new families and brief problem-solving if any student schedule is missing key components or core classes. There should be very few schedule changes necessary as students request the courses they wish to take as electives and toward graduation. 

Schedule Change Requests and Changes 

Any course changes must be requested within the first 5 days of each semester. Students may not add a course after it has been in session for 10 school days. Students in grades nine through eleven can drop a 7th class during the first quarter for a study center and 12th grade students can drop a 6th class. If any other course is dropped after 10 days, an “F” will be placed on the student’s transcript. Any exceptions will need to be requested through the department chair and have administrative approval.

Schedule changes at the beginning of the year or semester will be made for these specific reasons: 

  • Academic misplacement: Student is placed in the wrong level of class (honors/accelerated/AP vs. regular pace) or placed in a class without meeting the Prerequisites (example: placed in chemistry without passing biology first). 
  • Program change: Student has been accepted into an academic program or is no longer enrolled in a specific program of study (examples: Eastland/Fairfield, Mosaic, Zoo School, College Credit Plus). 
  • Missing an academic class: Student is missing a core class such as English, history, math, or science. 
  • Missing a graduation requirement: Student is missing a course necessary to graduate in the upcoming school. 
  • A student has two study centers in one semester and none in the other.

Schedules will not be changed for the following reasons: 

  • To have classes or lunch with friends. 
  • To have a course or study center during a certain period. 
  • Student or parent preference for a certain teacher. 
  • Student or parent does not want the assigned teacher. 

Note: The student’s (or parent’s) preference for a different teacher will not justify changing a class. All concerns or conflicts with a teacher’s style, methods, or personality need to be addressed in a professional manner. First, we ask that the student and parent meet with the teacher to discuss any concerns or problems. Then, if a resolution cannot be reached, the parent or teacher should contact an administrator to meet about the issue.