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Course Change Regulations

 

I didn’t get all of the Exploratory classes I requested. Why is that? 

Exploratory requests are just that - requests. Requests are not a guarantee that you would be in those exact classes. All students are required to take a PE class, so that leaves room to take either three more semester classes, or one year-long and one semester class. Classes are scheduled according to available teaching staff. It is very rare for a student to get all of his or her requests as every class is not offered every block. Not getting your requested Exploratory courses is not considered a scheduling error. 

We hope you will look forward to exploring interests that might be new to you!

 

Course Change Information:

During registration students should:

  1. participate in individual advisement with a counselor or teacher
  2. review course offerings in the district course catalog, and when appropriate request a waiver (See Appendix B)  if a student and his/her parents disagree with the school's recommended course(s) based upon prescribed placement recommendations (See Appendix A)

Based upon projected class enrollment the school and school district make plans for the very best educational program possible, including decisions regarding teacher assignments, teaching positions, budget, room assignments, and services to students. Therefore, students are encouraged to choose courses carefully during the registration period. 

Since the registration process is comprehensive and affords many opportunities for communication, schools have adopted procedures regarding schedule changes.

  1. Course change requests must be submitted by June 15th. Changes after June 15 will be allowed for the following:
  • When course requirements have been earned after the completion of the school year: Changes will be made if summer school completion warrants a change. Schedule corrections will be made upon completion of summer school and receipt of final grades and/or transcripts.
  • When there is a computer/clerical error: Corrections will be made as soon as school counseling staff, parents, students, or teachers discover errors. Efforts will be made to make schedule changes within the same block; however, to accommodate the new schedule, changes in more than one block may occur.
  1. A request for teacher change will be considered if the student has previously failed a course with a scheduled teacher and if space permits (see 2nd bullet under #3).
  2. Course change requests prior to June 15 will be considered according to the following conditions:
  • the change is requested in writing
  • the proposed change will not result in a class having over the maximum of 25 students
  • the proposed change is not in conflict with the master schedule
  1. Course Withdrawals after June 15 will require principal approval and the following will apply:
  • Students may not drop a required course.
  • All COURSE WITHDRAWALS after the start of class will adhere to the course withdrawal policy.
  • Requests for course level changes will be considered provided that the proposed change will not result in a class having over the maximum of 25 students and the proposed change is not in conflict with the master schedule and occurs within the 1st quarter.  Seat time requirements still apply.
  • Second semester course changes should be submitted by December 1 to the appropriate school counselor.
  1. Adding New Courses after June 15 will require principal approval and the following will apply:
  • A student may not enroll in a semester course after the third-class meeting of the course.
  • A student may not enroll in a yearlong course after the fifth-class meeting of the course.

 

***Note from CMS: Please note that the majority of our classes are currently full and do not have seats available.***

A student’s core courses primarily drive his or her schedule (ELA, math, science, social studies). Students select exploratory interests, but it is highly unlikely that a student will be placed in all of his or her requests due to the limited number of times an exploratory course can be offered throughout the day. We look forward to our students expanding their experiences and interests through our many exploratory opportunities!

If you believe that there has been an error in your student's schedule that meets the requirements above, please complete this form. The form will stop accepting requests at 5 PM on the 10th day of school. (August 20, 2025)

Please be aware that once submitted, you will only receive communication about your request if your change meets the requirements and can be completed. 

If you have questions about course changes, contact Michael Williams, Assistant Principal of Instruction, at mtwilliams@lexrich5.org or call 803-722-5513.