Wheeler High School
Parent or Guardian Request for Course Placement Change
STATE LAW: NO SCHEDULE CHANGES MAY OCCUR AFTER THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF THE SEMESTER
____________I am requesting a course placement HIGHER than recommended
____________I am requesting a course placement LOWER than recommended
Print Student’s Name:______________________________________________________________________________
Student’s ID Number:__________________________ _______
Magnet Student:
Grade:
YES
9
10
11
12
NO
Course Recommended by School:_____________________________________________________________________
Course REQUESTED by Parent:_______________________________________________________________________
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Please list the course title and grades earned for each course leading up to the one requested above (i.e. if
parent requests Honors American Literature, list the course titles and grades earned in the student’s freshman
and sophomore English courses).
Wheeler suggests a grade of 85% in the prerequisite course to remain in the Honors or AP track.
Wheeler suggests a grade of 92% or higher in the prerequisite course to move up to a higher level course.
Course Title__________________________________________________Grade:________________________
Course Title__________________________________________________Grade:________________________
Course Title__________________________________________________Grade:________________________
STUDENT AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN (PLEASE INITIAL EACH STATEMENT)
Student
Parent
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I am requesting a course placement different from that recommended by the school.
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I have read and understand the course description for the course into which I want my child
placed.
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If waiving to a higher level course: I understand that this course will place more stringent
demands on my student and will require him/her to meet higher standard.
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If waiving to a lower level course: I understand that a less rigorous course may limit my
student’s college choices.
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I know and understand any summer requirements for the course into which I want my student
placed must be completed(i.e. summer reading, summer math packet).
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I understand that this request may be denied due to class size or restrictions caused by my
student’s existing classes.
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I understand that schedules will not be changed after the 10th day of the semester.
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I understand that this change may require my student’s schedule to be rearranged.
Student Signature:______________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:__________________________________ Work Phone:___________________________________
Return this form to the Wheeler High School Counseling Department
Magnet students can return their forms to the Magnet Office
Counselor Use Only:
Approved:__________
Denied:__________
Date:__________
Counselor Signature:_________________________________________
Notification of Decision (circle):
NOTES:
In Person
Email
Phone