Add/Drop Policy
updated: September 19, 2022
DROPPING CLASSES
Students can drop a class by the end of the First Progress Report period in each semester without any mark on their transcript. A “W” will not appear on the student’s transcript.
DROPPING CLASSES WITH A “W”
Students who drop a class after the First Progress Report period ends, and until the 5th school day after the end of the Second Progress Report period, will receive a “W” on their transcript. Please note that the “W” will not have an impact on the student’s GPA; however, it will appear on the transcript.
DROPPING CLASSES WITH AN “F”
Students who drop a class after the 5-day grace period at the end of the Second Progress Report period will receive an “F” on their transcript. Please be aware that the “F” will have an impact on the student’s GPA and will appear on the transcript.
ADDING A CLASS
Students may add a new class to their schedule up to the 10th day of school in each semester.
Exceptions can be made for:
- Extended illness or injury
- Appropriate placement of new students
- Recommendations of the student’s Special Education or 504 Team
- Transfer from one level of a PHS course to another level of a PHS course that is in the same subject matter NOTE: Weighted grades will not carry. Level changes are contingent upon space in the other level class.
Schedule Changes will not be made for the following reasons:
Requests for specific teachers/class periods
