High School Course Registration
The high school course registration process is completed by students each year online in HCPSS Connect Synergy. Schedule modifications are made in the late winter/early spring, and final student schedules, including class periods and teachers, are available in late August.
2026-2027 School Year
High school course registration for the 2026-2027 academic year for current 8-11 grade students will run from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, through 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Course recommendations and course requests are accessed via HCPSS Connect Synergy.
- Dec. 16, 2025: Course registration opens at 8:00 AM.
- Jan. 12, 2026: Course registration closes at 4:00 PM.
- Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2026:
- Current 8th graders will meet with their middle school counselors to review student course requests through scheduled counselor/student appointments.
- Current 9th-11th graders will review individual requests and progress toward graduation requirements through scheduled counselor/student appointments.
- Spring 2026: Students and families will have access to view their list of registered courses by the end of the current school year.
- August 2026: Final 2026-2027 student schedules will be available prior to the start of the school year.
General information on the high school course registration process can be found below. Please contact your school counselor with any questions.
View Catalog & Recommended Courses
The high school course registration process begins with students in grades 8-11 and their parents/guardians reviewing the Catalog of Approved Courses, as well as the courses teachers have recommended for the students. Teacher recommendations are based on multiple criteria, including classroom performance, students’ expressed interest and results on standardized measures.
Students should use the Catalog of Approved High School Courses to review course selections, taking careful note of descriptions and prerequisites, as well as graduation requirements and additional information.
When registration opens, students may view teachers’ course recommendations by:
- Logging into Synergy
- Selecting “More Options” from the left panel and then clicking on “Course Requests.”
Parents/guardians may view teacher course recommendations by logging into HCPSS Connect Synergy and following the directions available online.
Course Registration
When registration opens, traditionally in December each year, students may view course recommendations and submit course requests by:
- Logging into Synergy
- Selecting Course Request from the left panel*, and
- Following the directions available online
*NOTE: This option will not be available when registration is closed
Students must add additional courses to equal 7 credits in the primary request section. Students must also add 3 credits in the Alternate Requests section in priority order. Alternates are courses that replace your primary choice if there is a scheduling conflict or if a course is not available.
Students wishing to adjust a teacher course recommendation, may use the drop down to select the preferred course level. Before making any adjustments, consider speaking with your teacher. This conversation can help clarify the expectations and demands of the course, ensuring that your choice aligns with your academic goals and abilities.
Please note, if you want to change a course and there is not an option available in the drop down menu, parents/guardians should download and complete the High School Course Change Request Form (Español | 中文 | 한국어) and submit a paper copy to their child’s school counselor. Forms received during the course registration period will receive priority during scheduling. Requests received after this time will be accommodated if space is available.