Apply an exemption to a student's course plan

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Occasionally a student is not subject to - or has already met - a requirement and so the course needs to be released from the student’s course plan. In Xello, this is called an Exemption.

To exempt a student from a requirement:

  1. In the search bar located at the top of any page in your educator account, enter the student's name or ID.
    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
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    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
    tipTip: Alternatively, from the left menu, click Students and select Student list to browse the full list of students.
  2. Click on the student's name. The About student tab of their profile opens.
    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
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    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
  3. Click the Course Planner tab.
    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
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    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
  4. Under the appropriate grade column of the student’s course plan, select the required subject you wish to exempt to open the list of courses in that subject for that grade.
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
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    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
  5. From the top left of the course, click Exempt requirement to remove this subject as a requirement for the student.
    The Course Planner tab open on a student's profile in Xello. A math course is open and the cursor is clicking Exempt requirement so mark the course as exempt for the student.
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    The Course Planner tab open on a student's profile in Xello. A math course is open and the cursor is clicking Exempt requirement so mark the course as exempt for the student.
  6. A message will confirm you wish to proceed. Click Yes to confirm your choice.
    The "Add exemption" note. It states the exemption will recalculate the student's course plan and the requirement's credit value may also be impacted.
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    The "Add exemption" note. It states the exemption will recalculate the student's course plan and the requirement's credit value may also be impacted.
    • Clicking this box again will reverse the exemption.
  7. From the top right corner, click Close to return to the course plan and see that the course is now exempted.
    • For the student, this course will show as “Exempted” and they will be unable to apply any actions to the course.

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Additional resources

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    PDFWork with middle school course plans

    Use 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.

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