Add/Drop Procedure

During the Add/Drop Period (First five days of school)

Adding a course: Students may add a course to replace a study hall only if space permits.

Dropping a course: Students may drop a course only if it is replaced with a credit-bearing course that is scheduled during the same bell.

After the Add/Drop Period

Adding a course

With teacher approval, students may add a course to replace a study hall only if space permits.

Dropping a course

Any request to drop a course after the first five days of school will require extenuating circumstances. For example, coursework is beyond the student's academic ability and/or circumstances outside the school setting are making it difficult to continue in the course. Consideration for dropping a course will not be given if dropping that course puts the student below the minimum 6.5 credits.

Prior to initiating such a request, students must complete the following:

  • Initiate discussion with their classroom teacher

  • Seek additional help/support for the academic class

  • Complete the Add/Drop form with their teacher. Teachers must contact the Parent/Guardian to discuss the drop and summarize the conversation on the Add/Drop form

The building principal will make the determination as to whether the request is approved or denied. If approved, the student will receive a grade of DF (Drop Fail) or DP (Drop Pass) depending on the student's grade in the course at the time of the drop. The DF or DP will show on the student's final transcript but will not be calculated into the overall GPA.

Level Changes

On occasion, students may need to change the level of the class in which they are enrolled. In order for this to occur, students must:

  • Initiate discussion with their classroom teacher or counselor

  • Seek additional help/support for the academic class

  • Complete the Add/Drop form with their teacher. Teachers must contact the Parent/Guardian to discuss the level change and summarize the conversation on the Add/Drop form

The building principal will make the determination as to whether the request is approved or denied. Students must remain in class until the change is made by their counselor. The grade at the time of withdrawal from the class is the grade that accompanies the student to their new class.

Revised 8/22/23