Understanding the Scheduling Process for 2025-2026

Understanding the Scheduling Process for 2025-2026

The course scheduling process is a critical step in planning your student’s academic journey at Arcadia High School. Advisors will work closely with students over the next three weeks to ensure they are on track for graduation, exploring opportunities, and selecting courses that align with their future goals. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

Week 1 (Dec 2 - Dec 6): Exploring Course Options and Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Review: Students will review the Arcadia High School (AHS) Scheduling Worksheet to ensure they understand the credit requirements needed for graduation.
• Exploring Course Options: Advisors will guide students through TVC 2.0, highlighting career pathways, course descriptions, and higher education opportunities. Students will explore electives and required courses, taking note of options that fit their interests and career goals.
  • Focus Areas:
    • Career Pathways (Day 1)
    • Course Descriptions (Day 2)
    • Higher Education Opportunities (Day 3)
• Initial Academic Review: Students will log into Infinite Campus to review their academic history, grades, and any courses that need to be retaken. Advisors will provide guidance to help students map out their next steps.

Week 2 (Dec 9 - Dec 13): Initial Course Planning

• Required Courses: Students will focus on planning the required courses for their grade level based on graduation requirements and academic standing.
• Scheduling Worksheet Step 2: Students will begin entering the required courses for next year onto their scheduling worksheet with guidance from advisors.

Week 3 (Dec 16 - Dec 20): Drafting and Finalizing Tentative Schedules

• Elective Selections: Students will select elective courses that complement their interests and career pathways.
• Scheduling Worksheet Step 3: Advisors will work with students to create and finalize a preliminary schedule for the next school year, ensuring all credits and prerequisites are met.
• Advisor Review: Advisors will review each student’s tentative schedule, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary to align with graduation requirements and post-graduation goals.
• Submission: By the end of the week, advisors will collect and submit finalized scheduling worksheets to the ACCA Office.

Parent Involvement

Parents and guardians play a key role in this process. Please review your student’s course selections before they are finalized. All scheduling worksheets must be signed by a parent or guardian before submission to ensure you are part of the decision-making process. Our goal is to help students make informed choices, stay on track for graduation, and explore opportunities that will prepare them for life beyond high school. If you have questions about the scheduling process, don’t hesitate to contact your student’s advisor, Mrs. Bagstad, or Mr. Anderson