Class Registration Spring 2025-26

Information Bulletin

Class Schedule for Second Semester

Quick Glance Schedules by Grade

This semester’s schedule priorities

• Certificated offerings are remaining consistent from first to second semester regarding content area (math, ELA, etc) and days/times.
• There is K8 coverage in ELA, Math, Art, and Science (some as an integrated course with ELA and/or Math).
• We have 60 minute certificated classes on M/W/F mornings.
• We have 90 minute certificated classes on T/Th mornings.
• We have twice a week, 60 minute classes on M/W or T/Th.
• Lab classes will continue to be offered M-Th afternoons.
• Special Education hand schedules SDI sessions. The SPED teachers will look at the classes that students with IEPs choose, and then offer support in those classes as needed.
• Don’t forget clubs are a great way to add to students’ learning plans!

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Check out our new contractor classes!

Here’s what’s new!

K-3 and 4-8 Martial Arts with Sensei Jody on Tuesday afternoons

5-8 Film making with NW Film Camp on Friday afternoons is being offered at Cascade as part of the Creative Advantage arts program

Jennifer is offering K-3 and 4-6 “Cascade Adventure” classes Monday mornings featuring outdoor survival skills, neighborhood exploration, games, scavenger hunts and more!

Kong Academy is offering a “K-3 Dungeons & Dragons” storytelling through movement class Wednesday mornings. This is the only Kong Academy class this semester.

BEAM is offering “4-8 Brick Masters: Invent & Build” in place of “Video Game Design” Monday mornings. Students will design their own Lego creations.

Dee Sprinkling and Woodworking are not on the schedule for 2nd semester.

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About the Class Request Form

Class registration forms will be sent out Monday, January 5th and are due Friday, January 9th by 4:00 pm.

All forms submitted before the deadline will be processed together, this is not first come first served.

You will only be able to access the class registration form until 4:00 pm on Friday. Please contact Aldona for a new link if you miss the deadline (don’t miss the deadline!).

ammitchell1@seattleschools.org

Late forms will be processed at the end of priority registration. Students are placed in classes if there is space, and last on any waitlists.

• Due Date: You have until Friday, January 9th, 4:00pm to submit the form for each of your students. This is not first come first served, so take some time to plan your student’s schedule. But, the deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday. Don’t be late!
• Read the class descriptions in the course catalog.
• Double Check! Check that none of your requested classes overlap with another requested class!! Again, this is not first come, first served, so check your work! The registrar will not be responsible for mistakes made while filling out the form.
• Fill Out Class Request Form: Once you have your student’s schedule all planned out, fill out the class request form (sent by email on Monday, January 5th)
• Oops! I Made a Mistake: If you realize you made a mistake or need to make a change, you can fill out a new form with the correct information up until the deadline, January 9th at 4:00 pm.
  • Can’t I just call or email Aldona with the changes I want to make? Sorry, no! Please fill out a new form. This helps me keep the data all neat and tidy. It’s best for everyone!

How are class requests processed?

After registration ends, we start placing students based on their priority:

• First-choice requests are filled first.
• If seats remain, second-choice requests are added.
• Then third-choice, and so on until the class is full.

If more students request a class at the same priority level than there are seats, we use a lottery.

Students who requested the class but didn’t get in are placed on a waitlist. Waitlist order is based on priority and lottery.

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Viewing Your Student’s New Schedule

Student Schedules Will Be Posted in ALE/School Data Solutions on January 16th by the end of the day!

• How Do I Access ALE? If you have not yet learned how to log into our student data system, ALE, please contact your counselor for training.
• When will I see my student’s new schedule? Student schedules will be posted in ALE by the end of day on January 16th. We will not be emailing schedule and waitlist information. This information is conveniently located in ALE (except new students, see note below).
• What to expect on January 16th.
  • Once schedules are complete, all families will be notified via text and email by the end of the day.
  • Please refrain from calling/ emailing the office with questions about your student’s schedule before that notification. If you check too soon, you may be seeing partial information.
  • My suggestion – don’t look until you receive the text/email saying schedules are complete!

Note: If you have enrolled a new student for second semester, you won’t be able to see that student in ALE until the new student begins attending classes. New student schedules and waitlist information will be emailed to you instead.

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Requesting Classes: Do’s and Don’ts

• DO submit your class request form on time.
• DO read class descriptions in the course catalog so you know what you’re signing up for.
• DO make sure your requests:
  • Don’t overlap.
  • Fit your student’s grade level.
  • Work with your family’s schedule.
• DO double-check your form—registrar is not responsible for mistakes.
• Use the Add/Drop form (available January 23) for schedule changes after registration.

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Don’ts

• Don’t request classes you don’t really want.
  • This causes overfilled classes and extra work for staff.
• Don’t Request “backup” classes.
  • Conflicting or duplicate requests will be crossed off.
• Don’t Request both sections of the same class (choose either A or B).

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Add/Drop Information

• Opens January 23rd after new families are enrolled.
• Add/Drop form will be on the Cascade website under Forms (link will be sent out when open).
• Forms are processed in order received.
• Certificated classes: Changes to cert classes are allowed the first 2 weeks of semester.
• Electives: Changes to electives are allowed through the first half of semester.

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Lab Classes Information

Lab classes are included in the course catalog, but are requested through your counselor. You will not sign up for Labs during class registration. Talk to your counselor!

Lab Classes are designed for students below grade level in math or ELA and who do not have an IEP with goals in those subject areas.

• Students are recommended by a teacher/counselor or can be requested by the parent and would be approved/denied by the lab teacher and counselor.

Notes:

• These classes DO count as one of your allowed number of classes.
• Seats are limited and waitlists maintained throughout the semester.
• Students may be exited prior to the end of the semester if skill mastery is achieved. For this reason, students must also have another certificated class on their schedule besides Lab.

To request a lab class, please contact your counselor, Ann or Debi.

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Advanced Learning – HCC and AL Class Registration Information

• It is strongly recommended that you check with your counselor before requesting an above grade level class during registration.
• Advanced learning students can request certificated Math and ELA classes outside of the their grade level unless otherwise noted in the course catalog.
• Cascade staff (teacher, counselor, principal, SpEd teacher – if applicable) reserve the right to refuse above grade level requests based on social/emotional needs, class content, and for other reasons based on their professional judgement. Remember this means your student could be in class with older students rather than peers.
• Other Certificated Classes and Electives – All other certificated classes (science, drama, art, etc.) and all electives are not subject to advanced learning privileges. Students will stay in their grade band for these classes.

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Out of Grade Band Requests – Certificated Classes Only

• Students may request one certificated class one grade level above or below their own grade level.
• This request counts as one of your 5 classes (full time) or 3 classes (part time).
• Because there are no guarantees, your first choice certificated class must be within the student’s grade-band.
  • Out of grade band requests will be your last choice on the class registration form.
  • New to Cascade? New students should NOT request an out of grade band class until we get to know your student better. Please check with your counselor

Priority is first given to students within the class grade band including newly enrolling students.

Please do not request approval from the teacher. They cannot approve without team discussion. There is a space on the class request form to request a class out of grade band.

The team (teacher, counselor, principal and SpEd teacher if applicable) will discuss the request. If approved the student will be placed in the class following priority and new family registration if there is space.

If the class is full, the student will be placed on the waitlist

The results of these requests will be sent out on January 23rd.

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Parent Led/Coordinated Classes

Remember, being a part of our Parent Partnership means that while students learn from our Cascade teachers, most of their learning happens outside of Cascade with the parent/ guardian leading or coordinating classes.

Be ready to list your parent led/coordinated classes when you fill out the class registration form including class title, hours per week, and materials/curriculum you will be using.

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Full Time or Part Time?

Full or part time is determined by the number of hours per week on your learning plan.

Full Time = 28 hours combined classes at Cascade and classes led/coordinated by the parent.

Part Time = Less than 28 hours of combined Cascade classes (up to 3) and parent led/ coordinated classes

Even students taking only 1 Cascade class can still be considered full time because of the independent learning hours on the learning plan.

Please ask your counselor if you are not sure of your student’s status.

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Class Registration Timeline

December 19th (End of Day) – Spring classes viewable in the Course Catalog

January 5th – Second Semester class registration is open

• Remember, this is not first come first served. You can take your time.

January 9th, 4:00pm –

• Class registration ends.
• Any late requests are held until the end of priority registration to be processed.

January 12th – 16th – Process class registrations

January 16th –

• Process any late class requests.
• Send out schedules and waitlist information by the end of the day (posted in ALE/School Data Solutions).
• An email and text will be sent out to notify families that fall schedules are complete and ready to view.
• Your patience and restraint from emailing or calling the office before then is appreciated!

January 20 – 23rd – New family enrollment appointments. Families that are enrolling in Cascade for 2nd semester will have a chance to enroll in classes before the add/drop begins.

January 23rd – Notify families of out of grade band request results

January 23rd – Add/Drop Opens

January 27th – Last day of semester 1

January 28th – First day of semester 2