3 minutesWhile filling out the course planner, you or your students may receive an alert on the course you’ve chosen. An alert is a notification that there is a conflict, a prerequisite missing, or additional information pertaining to the course. If an action is needed, clicking on the alert will provide options to resolve the conflict.
Red alert
If there is a red circle with a white dash through the middle, that means there is a conflict with the student’s course plan. Clicking on the red alert will bring up a modal window with directions to resolve the alert. Possible conflicts include:
- The student is missing a prerequisite for a course.
- The student is missing a corequisite for a course.
- A course requires approval from an educator before the student can submit.
Note: You can exempt students from a course requirement in a red alert. Check out Apply exemption via red alert to learn more.
Blue alert
Blue alerts - a blue circle with the letter “i” in the middle - provide additional information of interest about a course. You don’t need to do anything about a blue alert; they will not restrict a student from submitting their course plan. Clicking on it will open a modal window with further details, such as:
- Advisor course note, such as fees for field trips, lab materials, or supplies.
- The student is fast tracking and may be taking a prerequisite in the same year as the course.
- The student doesn’t meet the recommended minimum mark threshold.
White alert
If there is a white circle with gray dash through it, a red alert has already been resolved and you can view what action was taken. The white alert also allows you to undo the action that was taken while it was a red alert.
Back to topAdditional resources
-
Short Video
Short VideoPlan your middle school courses in Xello - video for students NewCheck out and share this video with students to learn how Xello's Course Planner helps middle school students practice building course plans. They use it to learn more about the electives that interest them and develop their decision-making skills.
-
Short Video
Short VideoPlan your high school courses in Xello - video for students
To see how students use Course Planner in Xello, check out this video and share it with your students.
-
Short Video
Short VideoCourse Planner for middle school educators - video for educators New
Xello's Course Planner allows middle school students to practice building course plans, helping them develop their decision making skills. Middle school counselors and educators can efficiently utilize Course Planner to support their students in designing a realistic education plan that sets them up for success. Watch this short video to learn more.
-
Short Video
Short VideoManaging students' high school course plans - video for educators
In this short video, you'll see how Xello’s Course Planner lets students manage their course selections to meet diploma requirements.
-
PDF
PDFWork with middle school course plans - guide for educatorsUse this guide to support middle school students in creating their course plans in Xello, helping them stay on track and have confidence in their choices.
-
PDF
PDFWork with high school course plans - guide for educators
Follow this guide for tips on how to make your high school course planner review process a breeze. Learn how to review, track, action, and approve student course plans.
-
Xello Academy
Xello AcademyCourse Planner for middle school educators NewAre you a middle school educator who works with Course Planner in Xello? In this course, you will learn how to effectively utilize Course Planner and support students in learning about how to create realistic education plans..
-
Xello Academy
Xello AcademyCourse Planner for high school
Are you a high school
-
PDF
PDFCourse Planner annual tasks guide
Download this guide for helpful reminders on what to review and update in Xello's Course Planner each year.
Select
