Dropping/Adding Courses

SCHEDULING, ASSIGNMENTS AND DROPPING CLASSES
        Schedules are provided to each student at the beginning of the School year or upon enrolling. The schedule is based upon the students needs and available class space. Any changes in a students schedule should be handled through the Guidance Office. it is important to note that some courses may be denied because of available space or the need to take pm-requisites. Students are expected to follow their schedules.
        A student will not make a general schedule change when it concerns a desire for a specific lunch hour, test hour Senior open hour or a teacher change for the same subject.
        A student may make a schedule change if they are dropping a class and adding a different one, Every required change must be approved by a counselor, teacher, parent, and/or  administration. However, keep in mind there are always extenuating circumstances that will promote change.
        Changes of schedules should be complete during the first three (3) days of each semester. A student is not permitted to drop any subject or make a class change without permission of the Guidance Office and parent written approval. Drop-Add Form must be utilized for any schedule changes.

Withdrawing or dropping a class after the first three (3) days:
    Anytime a student withdraws, drops or is removed from the class due to attendance, failing, attitude, etc. after the first three (3) days of each semester, the final grade for that class is an “F” (that grade is incorporated into the students G.P.A.). The student will be placed in the study seminar for the remainder of the semester. After being assigned to study hall, the student must attend or be given an unexcused absence and disciplinary action will follow.
        If a student withdraws or drops from a class due to illness, or extenuating circumstances, to be determined by an administrator or counselor, the student will receive a Withdraw Pass or Withdraw Fail. It will not be calculated in the GPA.
        If a student drops or is removed from a class due to attendance, behavior, attitude or failing, the student will receive a Withdraw Fail and it will be calculated in the SPA. The student will be placed in study seminar.
        If a student exceeds the attendance cap, four (4) days per marking period it results in an “NC” for that marking period. The student has the right to appeal the “NC” through the attendance policy appeal process.