Intro to Arena Scheduling
Giving Voice and Choice to Hebron's Rising Seniors
What is Arena Scheduling?
Hebron will begin to utilize a course scheduling system called Skyward Online Arena Scheduling for our rising senior students beginning this spring. In this system, students are able to put schedules in their preferred order. Online arena scheduling is similar to the systems used in college. Students are given more voice and choice in the creation of their schedules in an easier and more streamlined online venue. Students will know their unofficial schedules by the end of the current school year. They will be able to view their official schedules through Skyward prior to the first day of school.
The video below is an overview of the process:
When Will This Happen? Projected Timeline for Fall 2020 Scheduling
· Week of Jan. 13 – Parent Grade Level Evening Meetings regarding Scheduling
· January 21 – Open Course Selection for Students
· Jan. 30 – Feb. 28 – 2nd period Individual Conferences (By 2nd period teachers)
· April 6 – Junior Meeting during the school day to introduce Arena Scheduling (Advisory?)
PM – Arena Scheduling opens for Rising Seniors Only – Closes 4/10. Counselors will be available during Block Lunch to assist with scheduling.
· May 10- Unofficial schedules available for all students to review in Skyward. (Official schedules will be available prior to the first day of school.)
· May 11-15 – Schedule adjustment window open for correcting errors, leveling up, adding failed courses, and changing programs.
I'm Still Confused - FAQ
What is arena scheduling?
Online arena scheduling is a way for students to create their unofficial schedule. It is an opportunity for students to have a voice in the order of their classes using the online arena scheduling feature available through their Student Access Skyward account. Please note the order of classes on a student's schedule may change to balance class sizes.
What if I missed my registration window?
Students who choose not to create their schedule during this window will have a schedule created for them based on their course requests.
Do I get to pick my teachers?
No. Teachers’ names will not be made available during the online arena scheduling process. Staffing often changes so selecting a teacher would not guarantee that a student would have a particular teacher on his/her schedule.
Once I create my schedule, can I change my classes?
Students can submit a Schedule Change Request form during the designated schedule adjustments windows for the reasons listed above. Counselors will review requests in order of receipt once the adjustment window closes.
Can a parent create their child’s schedule?
Schedules can only be created through the Student Access account on Skyward. Parent Access will not work for the registration process. Students must know their Skyward login ID and password to access online arena scheduling.
How do I know if what I am requesting is what I need for graduation?
Counselors will be going over graduation requirements with students during individual conferences 2nd period in February and reviewing all students’ requested courses to ensure alignment with graduation requirements.
If I create my schedule, will the school change it?
Counselors will make adjustments to schedules as needed based on course prerequisites, class size, and educational record. Occasionally changes need to be made over summer, based on last-minute staffing changes by the district.
Tryouts, Career Center courses, and what if I don’t make it?
Students will create their schedule as if they are going to make the sport/club they are interested in. Students can include numerous alternates and will have the option of substituting those classes in the event that a student does not make the sport/club of their choosing.