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mathmom · 08-22-2006, 07:42 PM

"At the high school we have a 6 period day. After talking to the principal about the lack of AP Science classes (last year when it was too late for our son, I'm afraid), I found that they feel the 55 minutes allotted to each class is simply not enough to cover the amount of curriculum and lab work in an AP science program. I don't know if that's true, but that's what I was told."

Hey we have to deal with a 45 minute period. What our school does is have lab every other day which is usually combined with the required gym which is then also every other day. I feel your school is really doing a disservice to their bright kids, I hope you are advocating for change!

08-22-2006, 07:42 PM	#117
mathmom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: near New York City Threads: 18 Posts: 4,003	"At the high school we have a 6 period day. After talking to the principal about the lack of AP Science classes (last year when it was too late for our son, I'm afraid), I found that they feel the 55 minutes allotted to each class is simply not enough to cover the amount of curriculum and lab work in an AP science program. I don't know if that's true, but that's what I was told." Hey we have to deal with a 45 minute period. What our school does is have lab every other day which is usually combined with the required gym which is then also every other day. I feel your school is really doing a disservice to their bright kids, I hope you are advocating for change!