Schedule Change Policy
O’Dea High School will mail a list of the student’s courses for the upcoming school year and a Course Change Request Form before the conclusion of the fourth quarter. If the student wants to request a course change, he must submit the Course Change Request form to the Assistant Principal for Students before the conclusion of the second semester final examinations. The student and his parent/guardian must complete and sign the Course Change Request Form. A copy of the student’s final course schedule will be included in the summer mailing. Any changes to a student’s schedule after the publication of the final student schedules will not be made except for compelling circumstances. An example of a compelling circumstance would be a medical issue that would necessitate a change to a student’s schedule in the interest of his personal health and wellbeing. In this example, documentation from the student’s physician would be required prior to adjusting a student’s schedule. A change of mind, lack of motivation, failure to obtain outside tutorial support, unsatisfactory academic performance, request for a different faculty member, and requests for a different class period are not compelling circumstances.
If O’Dea has made a mistake on a student’s schedule (e.g. a student was enrolled in an incorrect 2nd year international language course), the registrar will make the necessary correction. However, the registrar may not be able to accommodate all schedule change requests, even if the Course Change Request form is completed and returned on time. Class size or section conflicts may prevent the student from receiving his first choice of elective and/or honors level courses. Furthermore, if at the time of re-registration, a student receives approval for a particular course but subsequently drops in performance or fails to fulfill course prerequisites, the student will be placed in an alternative elective course based upon availability.
A student’s transcript is an accurate reflection of his academic record while attending O’Dea. An approved schedule change after the start of the school year will conform to this policy. The student’s transcript will reflect the withdrawal and indicate a “W” for the original course grade. In addition, the student will be required to satisfactorily complete all coursework assigned prior to the schedule change to receive full semester credit.