NHS Program of Studies: 2026-27 Timeline for Planning

December 2025

Counselors meet with 8th grade students to talk about scheduling and the 9th grade experience.  

January 2026

The Program of Studies is available on the Counseling Center website. Students start their course selection planning with their families during this period by reading about possible course options.

Students in grades 8-11 review teacher recommendations and make their course selections.

8th Grade Parent Information Night hosted at NHS.

February 2026

Student course requests are made available to families, along with a list of courses that may require a waitlist or have insufficient enrollment.

Late April – May 2026

Students will be informed of unfulfilled requests and meet with counselors to resolve those conflicts. No schedule changes will be made during this time.

May 26 – June 24, 2026

Students may submit course change requests with parental approval.

June 24, 2026

Last day to submit course change requests.

July & Early August 2026

Parent portal access restricted.

Mid-August 2026

Parent portal access restored; student schedules available for viewing.