TEANECK BOARD OF EDUCATION School Counseling Department

Christopher C. Irving, Ed. D. Superintendent

Keshia Golding-Cooper
Director of Guidance, Career Services & Vocational Education, k-12 kcooper@teaneckschools.org

August 26, 2021 (Updated Scheduling Letter)

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

The Teaneck High School Counseling Department looks forward to welcoming students back this September for the 2021-2022 school year. This letter provides important information related to student schedules. Scheduling at THS is a very careful and important process, which requires the input of students, teachers, counselors, and parents/guardians.

The access to view schedules in Skyward will open on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. When viewing the course schedule, it is important to note that as a practice, the school district does not honor requests for teacher changes.

Students should submit a schedule change request if one of the following schedule conflicts exist: •	To address a failure that prohibits progress to the next sequential course
•	To take into account successful summer school completion, which allows progress to the next sequential course
•	To correct a class that appears on a schedule that was previously passed •	To permit Seniors to fulfill graduation requirements
Please note: Electives were based on student request during the course selection process prior to the end of last school year and course availability

If a schedule change is necessary, please be mindful of the following: •	All course changes should be requested by September 17th.
•	Approved requests may not be reflected on student’s schedule until after September 1st when School Counselor returns.
•	Students in grades 9 & 10 must maintain 40 credits. Students in grades 11 & 12 grade may choose to carry 35 credits if they have sufficient credits to graduate
•	A request must be submitted via the “Schedule Change Request” Google form from the student’s THS email address. The School Counselor will contact the parent/guardian via phone, or a parent email (listed in Skyward) for a request to be confirmed.
•	Space must be available in the class/course requested. •	All requests are not guaranteed.
•	Students will receive an email when the request has been processed. Until such time, the student must attend the class(es) on their schedule.

Other points to consider:
•	For more information please reference the “THS 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Course Guide” located on the “Scheduling” tab on the School Counseling webpage.

100 Elizabeth Ave

Teaneck, NJ 07666

Phone: 201-833-5425

Fax: 201-833-5429

•	 If you need information on how to access Skyward Family Access and its features, please go to https://www.teaneckschools.org/FamilyAccessSkyward.aspx

•	Student’s School Counselor is noted on their schedule. Please note, counselor responses will fully resume on September 1. We appreciate your continued support of our efforts to serve the students at “The Castle on the Hill.”.

•	To remain informed, please access the following communication sources: o Teaneckschools.org, THS page, and the School Counseling page
o Teaneck Public Schools APP (download to your phone from the Appstore)
o Social Media: @TeaneckSchoolCounseling on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube o Respective "College & Career Info" Google Classrooms (Students Only)

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The School Counselors are a dynamic group that are excited to support students and parents/guardians. We know that there will be challenges as we navigate this school year, but I am confident that we will provide the support to our school community to have a great year.

Kind regards,

Keshia Golding-Cooper