Mazama High School - Schedule Change Request Procedure
All Mazama students pick the classes they would like to take during Forecasting each year. The master schedule and all individual student schedules are developed based on student requests made during Forecasting. There should be little to no reason to request a schedule change since all student schedules are built based on that student’s individual needs and requests.
The following are examples of acceptable reasons to request a schedule change:
The following are NOT acceptable reasons to request a schedule change:
When schedules will be available:
All Mazama students will be able to view their schedules for the upcoming semester well before that semester begins. Fall semester schedules will be available for viewing by the June prior to the start of Fall semester. Spring semester schedules will be available for viewing by the December prior to the start of Spring semester.
Requesting schedule changes before the semester begins:
All students will be expected to check their schedule well before the beginning of each semester. If a student would like to request a schedule change, they need to talk with their school counselor BEFORE the start of that semester. A good time to request Fall semester changes is during the month of June or at Business Day in August before the school year begins. A good time to request Spring semester changes is during the month of December before Winter Break. Schedule change requests will be granted based on: placement, class sizes, building procedures, and schedule openings.
Requesting schedule changes after the semester begins:
Students will be discouraged from changing their schedules once the semester has begun. Requests for schedule changes will NOT be granted after the first two weeks of the semester. Students dropping a class after the first three weeks will receive an F for the semester.
If a student feels that a schedule change is necessary during the first two weeks of the semester, they must complete a Mazama High School Schedule Change Request. This form may be picked up in the Counseling office and should be completed before or after school, during break, or during lunch. There should be no students in the Counseling Office requesting schedule changes during instructional time.
If a student’s Mazama High School Schedule Change Request is approved, the student will receive a copy of their approved form along with their new schedule. If a student’s Mazama High School Schedule Change Request is denied, the student will receive a copy of their denied form with reason for denial. While students are awaiting approval or denial of their request, they will be expected to attend and participate in all of their scheduled classes and complete all assignments.
**All schedules are subject to change. School counselors may edit schedules to even out class sizes, to make room for new classes, or by administrator request. A student may be moved to the same class during a different class period. These changes are necessary and non-negotiable.**
The following are examples of acceptable reasons to request a schedule change:
- Mistakes in your schedule:
- You have an empty class period in your schedule
- You are missing a required class (example: you do not have English in your schedule)
- You are placed in a class you already completed and earned credit for (example: you successfully completed English 2 semester 1 in Summer School and you are scheduled to take English 2 semester 1 again)
- You were placed in the incorrect class (example: you are in Spanish 2 and you have not taken Spanish 1 or did not pass Spanish 1)
- Your needs change:
- You would like to add a class that you need for a club--this request should be made BEFORE the semester begins and will be allowed based on class sizes and schedule openings (example: you joined FBLA and need to add a business class to your schedule)
- You would like to add more college credit, honor, or STEM&M classes to your schedule--this request should be made BEFORE the semester begins and will be allowed based on class sizes and schedule openings
- You would like to change an elective class--this can only be done BEFORE the semester begins and will be allowed based on class sizes and schedule openings
The following are NOT acceptable reasons to request a schedule change:
- You do not like the time of the day that you have a class
- Your class periods changed since the last time you checked your schedule and you do not like it (this is done to even out class sizes and to make room for new classes)
- You are not in classes with your friends
- You are in a class with someone that you “don’t like”
- You would like a different teacher
- You are retaking a class that you “don’t like”--if you fail a required class, you will be required to retake this class
- You would like to change an elective class after the semester has begun--this can only be done BEFORE the semester begins
When schedules will be available:
All Mazama students will be able to view their schedules for the upcoming semester well before that semester begins. Fall semester schedules will be available for viewing by the June prior to the start of Fall semester. Spring semester schedules will be available for viewing by the December prior to the start of Spring semester.
Requesting schedule changes before the semester begins:
All students will be expected to check their schedule well before the beginning of each semester. If a student would like to request a schedule change, they need to talk with their school counselor BEFORE the start of that semester. A good time to request Fall semester changes is during the month of June or at Business Day in August before the school year begins. A good time to request Spring semester changes is during the month of December before Winter Break. Schedule change requests will be granted based on: placement, class sizes, building procedures, and schedule openings.
Requesting schedule changes after the semester begins:
Students will be discouraged from changing their schedules once the semester has begun. Requests for schedule changes will NOT be granted after the first two weeks of the semester. Students dropping a class after the first three weeks will receive an F for the semester.
If a student feels that a schedule change is necessary during the first two weeks of the semester, they must complete a Mazama High School Schedule Change Request. This form may be picked up in the Counseling office and should be completed before or after school, during break, or during lunch. There should be no students in the Counseling Office requesting schedule changes during instructional time.
If a student’s Mazama High School Schedule Change Request is approved, the student will receive a copy of their approved form along with their new schedule. If a student’s Mazama High School Schedule Change Request is denied, the student will receive a copy of their denied form with reason for denial. While students are awaiting approval or denial of their request, they will be expected to attend and participate in all of their scheduled classes and complete all assignments.
**All schedules are subject to change. School counselors may edit schedules to even out class sizes, to make room for new classes, or by administrator request. A student may be moved to the same class during a different class period. These changes are necessary and non-negotiable.**
Mazama General Scheduling Information
Mazama High School Curriculum Guide (Page 4)
Registration Guidelines
Students will be enrolled using the following guidelines; these guidelines should be considered the minimum number of courses to be enrolled in:
9th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 7 of which are graded on an A-F system.
10th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 7 of which are graded on an A-F system.
11th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 6 of which are graded on an A-F system.
12th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 6 of which are graded on an A-F system.
Dropping/Adding Courses
Students will be discouraged from changing their schedules once the semester has begun. Requests for schedule changes will NOT be granted after the first two weeks of the semester. Students dropping a class after the first three weeks will receive an F for the semester. Schedule changes during the first two weeks will be considered based on:
a. placement
b. class sizes
c. building procedures
d. schedule openings
Any exceptions will be determined by administration.
Students will be enrolled using the following guidelines; these guidelines should be considered the minimum number of courses to be enrolled in:
9th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 7 of which are graded on an A-F system.
10th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 7 of which are graded on an A-F system.
11th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 6 of which are graded on an A-F system.
12th Must be enrolled in 7 classes, 6 of which are graded on an A-F system.
Dropping/Adding Courses
Students will be discouraged from changing their schedules once the semester has begun. Requests for schedule changes will NOT be granted after the first two weeks of the semester. Students dropping a class after the first three weeks will receive an F for the semester. Schedule changes during the first two weeks will be considered based on:
a. placement
b. class sizes
c. building procedures
d. schedule openings
Any exceptions will be determined by administration.