Registration usually occurs February-March.  Specific dates will be communicated each year. Look for updated materials and information around that time on the front page of our section of the school website and the main school homepage.

We build our master schedule and hire teachers based on student course requests during spring registration.  After students submit their paper request forms and the window closes in PowerSchool, we may not be able to honor any changes to course requests.

Generally, schedule changes to original requests will only be considered under specific circumstances:

1. The student has previously earned credit for a course.
2. The student doesn’t have a class scheduled during a period.
3. The student has previously failed a course with the same teacher (may not be possible).
4. The student requires a different course for graduation.
5. The student has not completed a required prerequisite for a scheduled course.
6. Student did not request an assigned course.
7. Level changes (Standard/College Prep, Honors, and AP).
   • Should include a conversation with current or former teacher.
   • May not be possible for non-blended classes, like APs.

Common requests we typically cannot accommodate:

1. Change of teacher.
2. Change of order or class period.
3. Change of mind (I no longer want to take this class; I would prefer another class.).

The Process

• All schedule change requests (Parent consent is required. Hard copies of forms are available in Student Services, or email communication suffices.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis between counselors and administration, who ultimately make the decision weighing individual students’ best interests with fairness to all students and what we are logistically able to accommodate.

Note:

• Teachers or other staff should not communicate, “You can join my class.” All requests should be submitted by students to their counselor for consideration by counselor and administration.

See Durham Tech's page for more information about the opportunities juniors and seniors have to earn free college credits while in high school.  There are three main options available via CCP:

1. Career and Technical Education
   • Earn credits toward a CTE certification or diploma
   • Students concurrently take high school courses at CHS and college courses at Durham Tech.
2. College Transfer
   • Earn transferable* college credit toward a 2- or 4-yr degree.
   • Students concurrently take high school courses at CHS and college courses at Durham Tech.
3. Cooperative Innovative High School
   • Middle College High School at Durham Tech is a chance for students to earn transferable* college credit toward a 2- or 4-yr degree.
   • Students transfer to Middle College High School to finish their high school graduation requirements and earn college credits.
   • Because students are entirely on campus at Durham Tech and part of this official program, rather than going back and forth between CHS and Durham Tech as with the College Transfer dual-enrollment option above, they usually earn many more college credits in comparison.

*UNC-System 4-yr schools have an articulation agreement for the transfer of credits between NC 2-yr and 4-yr schools.  Non-UNC-System 4-yr colleges may not award all credits from a 2-yr school, although often credits are transfered in as general elective credits, even if the 2-yr course is not fully recognized toward a more-specific major or graduation requirement.

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is an unparalleled opportunity for academic and personal growth, particularly for students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.  At or through NCSSM, students can attend the residential program, take online courses, or attend numerous in-person or online summer programs.

A representative from NCSSM typically visits CHS in October to meet with interested students during lunch.  Please pay attention to the Daily Announcements for that information.  You apply to (non-summer) residential or online NCSSM during your 10th grade year (some summer programs are open to younger students).

The North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA) is an unparalleled opportunity for academic and personal growth, particularly for students pursuing Arts education. NCSA offers high school programming with foci in Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Visual Arts through a unique blend of a conservatory experience with top-tier traditional academics.

Applications are submitted through their website, and more information, including about visiting and touring, can be found here.