Preferred Scheduling for the 2025-26 School Year
Preferred scheduling, using online arena scheduling in Skyward, is similar to the scheduling systems used by colleges. Students are given more voice in the creation of their schedules in an easier and more streamlined online venue. Preferred schedules that students put together in the spring through online arena scheduling are considered unofficial. Schedules are considered official on the first day of school.
Please be aware no course selection is guaranteed. Multiple variables are considered when placing students in courses including class size, number of course sections, and other mitigating factors. As mentioned above, there are occurrences where desired course placements cannot be accommodated.
For more information, review the timeline and Frequently Asked Questions listed below or contact your high school counselor directly.
9th-11th grade students have access to enter their course requests through Skyward (Student Access) between the dates of January 15-31. Students are expected to share their course requests with their parents/guardians before the course request window closes. Students will not have access to change their course requests after January 31st.
Current Juniors have access to build their preferred schedule through Skyward - March 31-April 2
Current Sophomores have access to build their preferred schedule through Skyward - April 14-16
Current Freshmen have access to build their preferred schedule through Skyward - April 30-May 2
8th Grade Students - In May, schedules will be auto-generated in Skyward using students' course requests (based on their 4-year plan).
Schedule Adjustment Window: May 14-16 (1 form submission per student)
Students with schedule concerns may submit one change request form online.
Counselors will make schedule adjustments based on course and space availability. The order of class periods will likely change.
Schedule Error Adjustment Window: July 30-Aug 1
Students with one of the following extenuating circumstances may submit a form to request a schedule adjustment to correct the error.
Examples of acceptable reasons for extenuating circumstances:
Selected for a higher level activity such as band, choir, etc.
Previously earned credit for a course.
Course needed for graduation (for seniors only).
Desire to move up or down to Advanced, AP.