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.
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.
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PDFWork with middle school course plansUse 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.
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PDFCourse Planner annual tasks guide
Download this guide for helpful reminders on what to review and update in Xello's Course Planner each year.
