Purpose
This protocol outlines the procedures and limitations for schedule changes at Hastings High School. It aims to preserve the integrity of the registration process, promote informed decision-making, and ensure manageable class sizes aligned with staffing. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students are responsible for ensuring that schedule changes do not negatively impact their graduation requirements, college admissions, or NCAA eligibility.

General Guidelines

• Students cannot rearrange classes within their schedules.

• Students cannot request specific teachers, class periods, or lunch assignments.

• Students cannot drop courses that are required for graduation.

• Students can request a change in course level, depending on availability, eligibility, and approval. 

• Students will transfer their current grade from the previous class to the new one when requesting a level change.  

• Students can add an elective class if space is available.

• Students may drop an elective and add a study hall while adhering to course load minimum requirements.

Deadlines

• Deadline to ADD a class: 3rd day of the semester

• Deadline to request a LEVEL CHANGE: 25th day of the semester  

• Deadline to DROP an elective and add a study hall: 25th day of the semester

Potential Implications

There is no penalty for making a schedule change before the deadline, and the course you drop or change will not appear on your transcript. However, if you make a schedule change after the deadline, the course you drop or change will appear on your transcript as a withdrawal (W) grade. A withdrawal grade has the same impact on your GPA as an F.

How Do I Request A Schedule Change?

If you would like to request a schedule change, complete the Google Form (see below). If the change request is possible, you will see the schedule change reflected on your Infinite Campus portal within 48 hours. If you do not see the change, you can assume the request can not be honored.