Course Planning & Scheduling
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This webpage contains information about course selection and scheduling. Students should explore the Academic Planning Guide to learn more about:
- Course descriptions
- Advanced academics offerings
- Course selections
- Arena scheduling
As you work to create your schedule and plan for your high school experience, here are some important terms you should know.
COURSE SELECTION: Students identify the courses they need and want in Skyward. This occurs at the end of the fall semester.
ARENA SCHEDULING: Students schedule their courses in Skyward. This occurs in the middle of the spring semester.
ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE (APG): This is a planning guide with information about
- General academic information
- Course listings, including codes and descriptions
- Advanced academics information
- Graduation planning and House Bill 5
- Endorsements
- Resources
Please reference the Course Selection and Arena Scheduling Resources to guide you. Specific questions can be directed to your current campus house counselor.
Timeline
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September-November
Current 10th grade Individual Counselor Conferences
Early December:
Course Selection opens and closes
Early January:
All Application Deadlines
Dual Credit Interest Meetings
IB Interest Meetings
Mid January - Early February:
Dual Credit Registration Opens
Priority DC Deadlines
Individual Scheduling Meetings with Counselors
Course Selections Finalized
Mid - Late February:
Final DC Deadlines
UIL Fine Arts Course Placements Scheduled
Conflict Reports
Application/Interview Course Acceptance Communicated
Early March:
Master Schedule Finialization
Late March:
Incoming Senior Arena Opens and Closes
Early April:
Incoming Junior Arena Opens and Closes
Late April:
Incoming Sophomore Arena Opens and Closes
Early May:
Course Selection Level Change Request Window opens and Closes
Schedules Finalized