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PRHS Scheduling Process

Scheduling Process
In the second semester of the current school year, course requests are gathered from incoming freshmen, sophomores,
juniors, and seniors. It is encouraged that parents and students begin discussions early in this process. During this time,
students and families should work closely with teachers and counselors to ensure the courses requested are closely
aligned with the student’s interests, abilities, and future goals. Selecting the “right” courses will ensure a smooth
transition into the following school year.

January 13 Program of Studies is available to all students and parents.

January 27 Teachers begin discussing course recommendations with individual students.

January 28, 30 Grade level class meetings - during the school day
February 6

Week of Counselors review/lock recommendations in eSchool
February 7

February 12 Informational, evening meeting will be offered to middle school and parochial parents.

February 14 Core academic course recommendations and informational letter distributed to students.

February 21 Deadline for all students to return completed and signed core academic course requests, elective
choices, and any waiver requests.
HS students - return to Homeroom teacher
MS students - return to Social Studies teacher

February 24 - Counselors begin meeting with students on an individual basis to input electives. Discussions about a
March 13 student’s graduation plan and career options occur at this time as well.

March 18 Verification forms will be distributed. Students and parents asked to verify only that the courses
showing match their original course request form. No changes will be made unless a mechanical error
has been made.

March 23 Deadline for all students to return signed verification forms.
HS students - return to Homeroom teacher
MS students - return to Social Studies teacher

March 23 Students who have NOT submitted signed verification forms will be contacted.

April-August Course requests may be modified for the following reasons only:
-- mechanical error (example: requested course was left of the list)
-- level change (example: student was recommended and scheduled for Honors English but is
struggling and needs rescheduled into English, if seats are available in the class)
-- schedule a course to meet graduation requirements (example: failed courses and needs to drop
elective/study hall to schedule make-up course)
-- fill study hall (example: replace study hall with elective course without adjusting any other part of
schedule, if seats are available in class)

Student schedules for 2020-2021 will be available through Sapphire in August.

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