ClassChoice and Schedule Changes

Schedule Change Policy

It is important to realize that the PCHS master schedule is based upon the student requests made during class registration in March of the previous school year. In order to be fiscally responsible, the number of course sections within each subject area are based on those projections. Counselors spend a considerable amount of time in the spring ensuring students have the courses needed for graduation and their chosen electives or alternates, as requested. When a first choice elective or alternate selection is not able to fit in a student’s schedule, the counselor meets with the student to find a solution. Once requests are scheduled, it is difficult to make a schedule change because many classes will be at or near capacity. Therefore we anticipate minimal options for schedule changes.

Because of the impact and disruption changes have on class size and to ensure the balance of class loads, class capacities will NOT be overfilled.

Before the First Day of School:

About two weeks before school starts in August, students will be given the opportunity to view and potentially make changes to their class schedules using the online ClassChoice system. See the ClassChoice page (tab above) for dates and information. Schedule change requests will NOT be accepted via email.

During the School Year:

Once the school year is underway, students may ONLY request a schedule change through the first FIVE DAYS of the SEMESTER. Information on how to request a change will be posted here.

• Beginning on the first day of school, and for FIVE DAYS only, you may be able to request a schedule change in the Counseling Office. See the Counseling Secretary, Ms. Jensen, for an appointment slip. DO NOT email your counselor for a schedule change.
• At the Semester change in January, students have FIVE DAYS after the semester begins to request a schedule change. See the Counseling Secretary, Ms. Jensen, for an appointment with your counselor.

After the FIVE DAY change window has closed, requests for schedule changes will require communication between the student, teacher, parent, counselor, and sometimes administration, depending on the circumstances. Any student requesting a level change or class drop will be directed back to their teacher for a conversation. Students may not join a new elective course after the schedule change window has closed. Level change requests for core classes are dependent on class size. Valid reasons for schedule changes could include incorrect placement of a new transfer student or changes due to a medical condition, 504 plan, IEP, CCR, or Safe School Violation. Absolutely NO drops or changes after MIDTERM each quarter.

For the Next School Year:

In May, after the next year's master class schedule has been finalized, current Sophomores and Juniors will have the opportunity to view and potentially make changes to their class schedules for the next school year. See the ClassChoice page (tab above) for dates and information. Schedule change requests will NOT be accepted via email.

ClassChoice

2025-2026 Class Schedule Review in ClassChoice

Currently enrolled PCHS students will have the opportunity to review a DRAFT of their class schedule for the upcoming school year using the ClassChoice online scheduling system, per the schedule below. Most students will have a complete schedule, but if a student’s schedule is incomplete due to class conflicts or cancellations, they will have the opportunity to complete their schedule in ClassChoice.

IMPORTANT: The class schedule you see in ClassChoice is a DRAFT.  It is NOT your final schedule!  Class schedules are subject to change before the first day of school. Your FINAL schedule will be ready the morning of the first day of school in PowerSchool or pick up a paper copy between 7:00 and 7:30am in the school office.

ClassChoice Availability:

In August 2025:
– ClassChoice will OPEN at 7:00am on Monday, August 4th, to grade levels 9-12. It will be open 24 hours.

– ClassChoice will CLOSE at 7:00am on Monday, August 11th.

– NO schedule changes will be accepted August 11-17. Refer to the “Schedule Changes after ClassChoice Closes” section below.

• ClassChoice Login Page: CLOSED
• Instructions: How to Use ClassChoice
• 2025-2026 PCHS Course Schedule Grid (subject to change)
• We may close access to ClassChoice at any time. Closures will be noted on this page.

***BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING, read all the information and instructions provided. We also recommend that you sketch out a plan on paper FIRST. Once you make a change in ClassChoice, it’s done, and there is NO "undo" option.  Print out a paper copy of your schedule, download the PCHS Course Schedule and map out any changes you may want to make, then check ClassChoice for class availability.  Make sure ALL the classes you want to change are available BEFORE you change anything.

Important Information, Tips, and Reminders:

• READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST! Download the How to Use ClassChoice handout AND read ALL instructions and warnings included on the ClassChoice screens and on this page.
• This is NOT your FINAL class schedule! Changes to the PCHS Master Schedule may occur before the first day of school. The spring version of your schedule MIGHT NOT match your August version. FINAL schedules will be available on the morning of the first day of school in PowerSchool (and paper copies can be picked up from the office).
• Make sure you have a full schedule. Periods 1-4, Red and White days, both semesters, should all be filled in.
• Be mindful of your graduation requirements. There is a tool in ClassChoice to help you estimate your graduation progress, or you can look in PowerSchool (Grade History > View Graduation Progress).
• Only classes that are available to you will show. Classes that are full, have unmet prerequisites, or are not offered to your grade level will NOT be available to you.
• To see the other periods/terms a particular course is offered, place your cursor over the course name or course number.
• If a class is full, it’s FULL—no exceptions! Don't ask counselors or teachers if you can get into a full class. If there are no seats available, the class is FULL. The PCHS Master Schedule was built, and classes were filled, based on the requests the students made during class registration in the spring. Therefore, many classes are already at capacity and cannot be overfilled.
• If you drop a class, you may not be able to get it back. Other students will be online at the same time as you. If they choose the class that you just dropped, and the class is full, it will no longer be available to you. There is NO "undo" option.
• Read the Course Catalog. Not sure what a course is about, what its prerequisites are, or what grade levels can take it? Look it up in the PCHS Course Catalog.

Need Help?

FIRST, read ALL the information and instructions provided on this page, inside the ClassChoice system, and on the How to Use ClassChoice handout.

SCHEDULE HELP:  DO NOT email your counselor. If you tried to change your schedule in ClassChoice, but still have problems that you cannot resolve yourself, you can fill out the online ClassChoice Schedule Help Request Form and your counselor will review your request and get back to you. The help form will CLOSE on Monday, August 11th, at noon/12:00pm and NO more change requests will be accepted. Refer to the "Schedule Changes After ClassChoice Closes" section below.

LOGIN HELP:  You can email Ms. Frink ONLY if your login doesn't work or you are unable to access the system. Use a computer, not a mobile device, for best results. If it’s not working in one browser, try a different browser. If the system becomes overloaded, it will go into a “queue” mode and students will be allowed in when there’s room. If you’re inactive for too long, the program will log you out.

Schedule Changes after ClassChoice Closes

NO requests for schedule changes will be accepted after ClassChoice closes so we can finalize class rosters and teachers can begin preparing for their classes. DO NOT email your counselor for a schedule change. 

Refer to the PCHS Schedule Change Policy page (see the "Schedule Change Policy" tab above). Once the school year is underway, students have only FIVE DAYS after each Semester begins to request a change, and NO changes are accepted after midterm. Counselors will ONLY change schedules for the following reasons:

• There is an empty period in the student’s schedule.
• A senior is a missing graduation requirement.
• The student already completed the course.
• The student hasn’t met a prerequisite requirement.
• The course change is a result of an IEP or 504 accommodation or is medically necessary.
• The course change is a level change due to class failure or missing graduation requirement.
• Teacher-suggested academic placement.