• Schedule Change Policy

    It is important to realize that the PCHS master schedule is based upon the student requests made during class registration in March of the previous school year. In order to be fiscally responsible, the number of course sections within each subject area are based on those projections. Counselors spend a considerable amount of time in the spring ensuring students have the courses needed for graduation and their chosen electives or alternates, as requested. When a first choice elective or alternate selection is not able to fit in a student’s schedule, the counselor meets with the student to find a solution. Once requests are scheduled, it is difficult to make a schedule change because many classes will be at or near capacity. Therefore we anticipate minimal options for schedule changes.

    Because of the impact and disruption changes have on class size and to ensure the balance of class loads, class capacities will NOT be overfilled.

    Before the First Day of School:

    About two weeks before school starts in August, students will be given the opportunity to view and potentially make changes to their class schedules using the online ClassChoice system. See the ClassChoice page for information. Schedule change requests will NOT be accepted via email.

    During the School Year:

    Once the school year is underway, students may ONLY request a schedule change within the first FIVE DAYS of the SEMESTER. Information on how to request a change will be posted here.

    • Beginning on the first day of school, August 22nd, and for FIVE DAYS ONLY, changes can be requested in person in the Counseling Office.  See the secretary, Ms. Jensen, for an appointment slip.  Do NOT email your counselor for a schedule change.

    After the FIVE DAY change window has closed, requests for schedule changes will require communication between the student, teacher, parent, counselor, and sometimes administration, depending on the circumstances. Any student requesting a level change or class drop will be directed back to their teacher for a conversation. Students may not join a new elective course after the schedule change window has closed. Level change requests for core classes are dependent on class size. Valid reasons for schedule changes could include incorrect placement of a new transfer student or changes due to a medical condition, 504 plan, IEP, CCR, or Safe School Violation. Absolutely NO drops or changes after MIDTERM each quarter.

    For the Next School Year:

    In May, after the next year's master class schedule has been finalized, current Sophomores and Juniors will have the opportunity to view and potentially make changes to their class schedules for the next school year. See the ClassChoice page for information. Schedule change requests will NOT be accepted via email.