2026-2027 Course Scheduling Policies and Communications

Core course recommendations are made each winter for students by the teacher using pre-requisite standards described in the placement guidelines set forth in this catalog and their professional judgment. Opportunities to provide preferences regarding elective courses are provided to students each winter. Students and parents are expected to carefully review course information and requirements before selecting or agreeing to a particular course. Questions or concerns about the appropriateness of a course for their student should be directed to the teacher of that course.

Students and parents provide a valuable review of scheduling decisions during what is called the schedule verification process. This process occurs in the winter after teacher recommendations and requests are made. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to review their students’ teachers’ recommendations and the students' preferred elective courses and to request any necessary changes during the schedule verification process.

The deadline to solidify course recommendations and requests for course enrollment is February 20, 2026. Students will receive their first verification form in B2 on January 30, 2026.  This will be followed by a final verification being handed out to students in B2 on February 18, 2026.  Starting February 23, Cambridge will build the master schedule to enroll students in the verified courses. Therefore, we will not honor additional schedule requests for changes after the February 20 deadline. If Cambridge must make changes to course offerings after Feb. 20, impacted students and families will be notified.

According to Fulton County School Board Policy, students are expected to complete the yearlong courses in which they are enrolled. After February 20, through the 2026-2027 school year, there will be no requested elective changes, leveling up of courses, changing of teachers, changing of lunches, and new online (virtual) requests.  If a level down change is still necessitated after February 20, according to Cambridge’s scheduling guidelines, the parent/guardian may fill out the level down form found on the Cambridge website and submit it to Bridge West in the first 10 school days only. All leveling down course changes must meet the following criteria: the course is available for the student, space is available in an already scheduled course, the student’s graduation requirements can be met within four years, and be approved by the teacher and school counselor.

If a parent/guardian is not satisfied with the outcome of a schedule change request, he or she may contact their counselor. Final scheduling enrollment decisions are the school administration’s responsibility, and final scheduling determinations are left to the Curriculum Assistant Principal and Principal. After the first 10 days of school, requests for schedule changes will not be considered unless an error in scheduling has been made or exceptional hardship is documented. Cambridge reserves the right to make schedule changes inside and outside of the first 10 days to perform necessary tasks, such as to correct errors, to adjust based on enrollment changes, and to balance class sizes.

Email sent to rising 12th grade families - January 16, 2026

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, I would like to share an important update regarding how we will schedule senior students. 

Beginning in Fall 2026, all seniors at Cambridge High School will be scheduled for a full course load. This change reflects our commitment to maximizing students’ college and career readiness, extending academic learning for students who are ready for additional rigor, and enriching the senior year experience through high-interest, skill-based elective opportunities. 

In recent years, some seniors were permitted to take only the courses needed to meet minimum graduation requirements. While this flexibility was appropriate at the time, it limited our ability to offer a full range of accelerated, dual enrollment, advanced, elective, and CTAE pathway courses. It also reduced the state funding that directly supports teaching positions and student services at Cambridge High School. 

As we begin the scheduling process for next year, your current 11th-grade student will work with school staff to review graduation requirements, explore elective options aligned to their interests and goals, and ensure they are scheduled for a full senior course load. If you have questions about your student’s senior schedule or available course options, please contact your student’s school counselor. 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we prepare our students for a strong senior year and their path to graduation in 2027. 

Sincerely, 
Ashley Agans