We have found it nearly impossible to schedule students in their courses and, at the same time, attempt to honor student and family requests for a particular teacher. Therefore, we will not accept requests for a specific teacher unless there is a compelling reason. During the advising and course planning process, an advisor, teacher, or parent can make a request in writing for special consideration. This request should include the compelling reason for special review and be signed by the parents and the advisor.
If scheduling has already occurred, requests for change will be divided into categories:
(1) Mandatory: scheduling error, graduation requirement. These will be changed as soon as possible.
(2) Desirable: administrative or teacher change to maintain class balance, gender balance, etc.
(3) Discretionary: [Note: A request to move from a smaller class to a larger class will not be honored.
If a problem occurs after the first day of classes, a request for change can be made if parents, advisor, college advisor (if a senior), and the appropriate department chair agree that there is a compelling reason. Changes will be considered only during the first days of each semester for semester-long courses, and during the first days of the school year for year-long courses. No student may enroll in any course after the first interim grading period of the semester.
*Students who withdraw from a course after the mid-semester may do so only with the approval of their parents, advisor, current teacher, and college counselor (for juniors and seniors). Courses dropped after the mid-semester will still appear on a student’s transcript with a grade of WP (Withdrew Passing) or (Withdrew Failing), depending on the student’s grade at the time of withdrawal.