Arena Scheduling Through Skyward

Building your schedule for the 2026–2027 school year

Why Arena Scheduling?

1. You get to build your own schedule.

2. You select the teachers you want.

3. You select the class periods you want (for example, core classes at specific times).

4. As long as you do not leave holes in your schedule, have accounted for all core class graduation requirements, have met all needed prerequisites, and no changes are needed to the master schedule, the schedule you build will be the one you end up with.

IMPORTANT: Since you are the one building your own schedule, there will NOT be schedule changes in the fall once school starts. Take your schedule seriously.

How do I know what classes I need for graduation?

Step 1: Log in to Skyward

Use your student Skyward account.

Step 2: Click on “Graduation Requirements”

This page shows:

• Total credits required: 34

• Credits completed

• Credits in progress

• Credits remaining

• Categories of required coursework

Note: Skyward marks a course as “Completed” if it is in your current schedule, even if you have not finished it yet. If you fail a term, it will change back to “In Progress.”

You can click View Courses to see which classes count toward each requirement.

Graduation Requirements Table (Example)

Below is the text version of the table shown in the PDF. (Formatting preserved for accessibility.)

Coursework Requirement Area | Required | Complete | In Progress | Scheduled | Remaining | Status

• Total — 34.000 | 4.500 | 4.500 | | 25.000 | In Progress

• Language Arts — 4.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 3.000 | In Progress

• Language Arts 09 — 1.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | | Completed

• Language Arts 10 — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Language Arts 11 — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Language Arts 12 — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Mathematics — 3.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 2.000 | In Progress

• Math 1 — 1.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | | Completed

• Math 2 — 1.000 | 0.5 completed (1st semester) | | | 1.000 |

• Math 3 — 1.000 | 0.5 (2nd semester) still to finish | | | 1.000 |

• Science — 3.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 2.000 | In Progress

• Science Foundational 1 — 1.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | | Completed

• Science Foundational 2 — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Science Electives — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Social Studies — 3.500 | | 0.500 | | 3.000 | In Progress

• Geography for Life — 0.500 | | 0.500 | | | Completed

• World Civilizations — 0.500 | | | | 0.500 |

• US History — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• US Government & Citizenship — 1.000 | | | | 1.000 |

• Social Studies Elective — 0.500 | | | | 0.500 |

• The Arts — 1.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 0.500 | In Progress

• Physical & Health Education — 2.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 1.000 | In Progress

• Health — 0.500 | | | | 0.500 |

• Fitness for Life — 0.500 | 0.500 | | | | Completed

• Participation Skills — 0.500 | | 0.500 | | | Completed

• PE Electives — 0.500 | | | | 0.500 |

• Career & Technical Education — 2.000 | 0.500 | 0.500 | | 1.000 | In Progress

• Computer Technology — 0.500 | 0.500 | | | | Completed

• General Financial Literacy — 0.500 | | | | 0.500 |

• Toward First 24 Credits — 4.500 | 1.000 | 0.500 | | 3.000 | In Progress

• General Electives — 9.500 | | 0.500 | | 9.000 | In Progress

What else should I consider when picking classes?

• CTE Pathways

• NCAA Eligibility

• Release Time (Seminary)

• Concurrent Enrollment (grades 11–12, 3.0+ GPA)

• World Languages and DLI

• Opportunity Scholarship

• Honors Diploma

• ACE Center classes (grades 10–12)

• TTECH classes (grades 11–12)

  • Students may only do one TTECH program at a time.

What about class fees?

Beginning in 2026–27, Utah requires a Fee‑Free Path to Graduation (Utah Code § 53G‑7‑502). This means students can graduate without paying class fees.

Course listings and the course catalog indicate which classes have fees.

Fee amounts can be checked in the District Fee Schedule. Note: The posted schedule is for 2025–26; final approval for 2026–27 occurs June 1.

Where can I find class lists and descriptions?

• Master Schedule — shows which classes are offered each period

• Course Listings — list of available courses

• Course Catalog — descriptions, prerequisites, and fees

  • Not all catalog classes are offered every year

Tryout / Teacher Approval Classes

These require qualification or tryouts:

• Dance Company

• Drill Team

• Cheerleading

• Intermediate/Advanced Choir

• Band

• HOPE Squad

• Advanced Orchestra

• Advanced Theatre

• Advanced Musical Theatre

• Theatre Productions

• Student Government

• Yearbook (Advanced Commercial Photo)

Important: If you hope to make a tryout class, do not schedule a required class in that period. Use an elective you can afford to lose.

Special Circumstances

Students with IEPs

Your case manager will place the required classes in your schedule. You only need to choose classes for the remaining periods.

Charter school students taking Math 1 in 8th grade

You may be able to add Math 2 as a freshman. Only do so if you were successful in Math 1. If you cannot add the correct course, email your counselor.

Teacher Aide (TA) Requirements

• Only 11th and 12th-graders may be TAs

• Must be in good standing (2.5 GPA)

• Must submit a signed TA permission slip

• Turn in slips during Arena Scheduling in April

Release to Parent (Free Period)

A student may qualify if:

• They are taking an online class instead of taking it at school

• They are taking 2+ AP or CE classes and need study time

• They are a senior and do not need a full schedule to graduate

No credit is given. Students must be off campus during this period. Forms must be submitted during Arena Scheduling in March.

Practicing Your Schedule

Use the Master Schedule to plan your ideal schedule and backups.

Arena Scheduling Practice Windows

Class of 2027 (Seniors) Opens: Monday, April 6, 2026 — 3:30 pm Closes: Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 11:59 pm

Class of 2028 (Juniors) Opens: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — 3:30 pm Closes: Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 11:59 pm

Class of 2029 (Sophomores) Opens: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 — 3:30 pm Closes: Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 11:59 pm

Class of 2030 (Freshmen) Opens: Thursday, April 9, 2026 — 3:30 pm Closes: Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 11:59 pm

How to Use Arena Scheduling (When It Opens)

1. Log in to your student Skyward account

2. Click Arena Scheduling → 2026–27

3. Search for classes by:

   • Period

   • Subject

   • Teacher

   • Course name

Indicators:

• A = Alternate class

• F = Full

• P = Prerequisite

• C = Co‑requisite

You will only see classes open to your grade level.

To add a class, click Add (only visible when the window is open).

If a class has a co‑requisite, you must add both parts.

You can remove a class by clicking its name and confirming removal.

Important Things to Remember

• Meet all prerequisites

• If a class is full, check back often

• ACE and TTECH have waitlists

• Do not leave holes in your schedule

• Do not schedule core classes in tryout periods

• Turn in TA slips by April 10

• Turn in Release to Parent forms by April 10

• No schedule changes will occur in the fall

Welcome to The Peak Night

March 16, 2026 — 6–8 pm Deseret Peak High School Open House for incoming freshmen and CTE programs

• Learn about CTE programs

• Tour the school

• Meet club advisors and coaches

Parent sessions will be held at 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm in the auditorium.

Spanish version included in the original presentation.

Need Help?

Bring your Chromebook to The Nest April 6–April 9 until 5 pm Counselors will be available.

Counselor assignments:

• A–HA: Charlene Kellmer

• HE–PO: Alisha Dangerfield

• New alphabet (coming soon)

• PR–Z: Ky Fisher, Head Counselor