Planning Your Schedule Matters
Will C. Wood High School uses a student-driven master schedule.
Course sections are created based on student course requests,
so students should make their selections carefully with
graduation requirements and college or career goals in mind.
Students meet individually with their counselors during the
second semester to select core courses, electives, and
alternatives for the following school year.
Schedule Changes
Student-requested schedule changes are limited and must
meet established academic or scheduling criteria.
AP Course Changes
Dropping an AP course after signing the AP Master Agreement
requires the Plan for Success process.
Senior Unscheduled Periods
Qualified seniors may request one unscheduled period with
parent or guardian permission.
Schedule Change Requests
The First Seven Days of School
The first seven days of school are the established window for
students to request a schedule change. For academic course
changes, counselors will review course selection information,
teacher recommendations, prerequisites, and the student's
academic needs.
Even when a request meets the criteria below,
schedule changes are not guaranteed and can
only be made when the master schedule allows.
ACCEPTABLE REQUESTS
A Schedule Change May Be Considered When:
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A student needs a different course to meet a
high school graduation requirement or college
eligibility requirement.
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A student has been scheduled into the wrong
level of a course.
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A student has not completed the prerequisite
required for the course.
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A student is missing a class or period, or there
is another schedule error.
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A student requests a change involving a non-AP
elective and the change can occur within the
same class period.
REQUESTS NOT PROCESSED
A Schedule Change Will Not Be Made For:
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A request for a different teacher.
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A request to change a class period based only
on personal preference.
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A request to drop an AP course after an
AP Master Agreement has been signed without
completing the required process.
Requests After the First Week
If concerns arise after the schedule-change window, the goal is
first to help the student become successful in the existing class.
Students and families should follow the process below.
1
Contact the Teacher
The student and family should work directly with the
classroom teacher to discuss concerns and identify
strategies for success.
2
Plan for Success
When additional support is needed, families may work with
the teacher and counseling office through the Plan for
Success process.
3
Administrative Review
Administrative approval is required in the rare case
that a schedule change is warranted after the initial
schedule-change period.
Dropping an Advanced Placement Course
AP Master Agreement & Plan for Success
Students who enroll in an AP course and sign an AP Master
Agreement have made a commitment to remain in the course.
In order to request dropping an AP course after the agreement
has been signed, a Plan for Success meeting
must be held with the student, teacher, and parent or guardian.
VUSD Class Change Policy
Plan for Success Form
Senior Unscheduled Periods
Qualified Seniors May Request One Unscheduled Period
Seniors who meet the requirements below may request
one unscheduled period with parent or guardian
permission.
Students may request either 1st period or 6th period.
An unscheduled period is a request and cannot be guaranteed.
This process does not apply to students enrolled
in VECHS or Work Experience.
175
Credits Before Senior Year
Students must have earned at least 175 credits by the
beginning of senior year.
200
Credits After Fall
Students must have earned at least 200 credits by the
end of the fall semester of senior year.
A-G or CTE
On Track for Completion
Students must be on track for either A-G requirements
or CTE Completer status.
How Students Qualify
OPTION 1
A-G College Eligibility
Students may qualify by being on track to meet A-G
requirements and earning a C or better
in the required courses and subject areas.
- English 9-12
- World History
- U.S. History
- Integrated Math 1-3
- Biology
- Chemistry / Earth Science
- Fine Art
- World Languages - 2 years
- 1 College Preparatory elective
Students who have earned below a C in an applicable
requirement must repeat the course or pursue an
eligible CTE pathway before qualifying for an
unscheduled period.
OPTION 2
CTE Completer Pathway
Students may also qualify by successfully completing
a Level 1 CTE course and enrolling in an approved
Level 2 capstone course.
Students must pass the capstone course with a
C or better.
Advanced Photography
Auto II
Building Trades II
Culinary II
Kinesiology II
Medical Science II
Teaching in Practice
Welding II
CTE Completer Requirements
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Successfully complete the appropriate Level 1 pathway course.
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Enroll in and pass the approved Level 2 capstone course
with a C or better.
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Participate in required career-readiness workshops.
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Complete appropriate industry-recognized certifications.
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Complete a career portfolio.
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Participate in a CTE exit interview.
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Complete a minimum of
20 hours of approved, field-related work experience.
Requesting an Unscheduled Period
Two Steps Are Required
1. The student must complete the WCW
12th Grade Request for an Unscheduled Period form.
2. A parent or guardian must email the
student's counselor giving permission for the student to
have an unscheduled period.
Students should not submit the form until their parent or
guardian has emailed their counselor.
Senior Unscheduled Period Request
Counseling Staff & Counselor Emails