Middle School Scheduling Process

  • Dobbs Ferry Middle School Counseling Department
    2024/2025 Scheduling Process

    We are beginning the scheduling process for students entering grades 6 through 8. Through classroom presentations, counselors speak with students about courses for next year and how to use the eSchoolData Student Portal to make requests.

    Online Scheduling System:
    Student courses for the 2024/2025 school year can be viewed by both students and parents on their eSchoolData Portal Accounts. Please note that eighth grade math and science recommendations will be added to the portal in March. 

    The portal will be available to enter course requests during the month of March starting with the classroom visits.

    The following classes can be requested:

    • Music (all grades)
    • World Language (grade 6)
    • Earth Science Regents* (grade 8)
    • Algebra 1 Regents* (grade 8).
    • Electives (grade 8)

    Parent Portal: https://parentportal-lhric.eschooldata.com/
    Student Portal: https://studentportal-lhric.eschooldata.com/

    *A waiver needs to be signed for Earth Science and Algebra 1 if the teacher recommendation is for Science 8 or Math 8. Please review the waiver process below.

    Scheduling Requests:
    Although it is not necessary, parents are welcome to share information with the School Counselor that may be relevant to their child’s class placement. To have a fair and equitable schedule, scheduling requests, such as having certain classes in the morning or afternoon or to be with a specific friend or teacher, cannot be honored. Please be assured that the counselors consider many factors in designing a program that will meet your child’s educational,  social and emotional needs.

    School Counselor Assignment: 

    Please contact your child’s School Counselor should you have any questions about the scheduling process.

    Resources:

     Regents Courses Offered in Grade 8
    Dobbs Ferry Middle School offers Regents Courses in the areas of Math and Science. These high school level courses are appropriate for students who excel in Math and/or Science, are highly academically motivated, and desire to tackle the rigors of a high school level curriculum.

    Criteria for Algebra 1 Regents:
    Eighth grade students are recommended for Algebra 1 based upon the general criteria listed below. Students and parents/guardians are also able to request Algebra 1 on the portal, however, please review the waiver process below.

    Criteria for Earth Science Regents:
    Eighth grade students are recommended for Earth Science based upon the general criteria listed below. Students and parents/guardians are also able to request Earth Science on the portal, however, please review the waiver process below. 

    Earth Science and Algebra 1 Waiver Process:
    Parents/Students are able to request placement in Earth Science or Algebra 1 without a teacher recommendation when they:

    1. Make a formal request on the Parent/Student Portal or by emailing the school counselor
    2. Conference with the school counselor regarding the placement request (parent conference)
    3. Have a waiver signed by student and parent/guardian

    Course Registration Waiver Form for Earth Science or Algebra 1

    Scheduling Information for Incoming 9th Graders
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