Block scheduling vs 7 period day

katwkittens
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:47:48 +0000

5 kiddos here. Attend the largest district in our state, which uses the 4 x 4 block (4 classes 1 semester, 4 the next). Can’t stand, detest, want to pull my hair out, can’t abide the 4 x 4 block schedule. Having kiddos that spanned the academic spectrum from valedictorian to special needs it has had numerous disadvantages and NO positives. And that comes from all 5 of mine!

Was horrible for AP classes in the fall when the test is in May and even worse in the Spring when the semester starts Jan/Feb and again tests in early May. Even if you have extended periods it is rather difficult to fit in a year of Ap Physics and AP Calc BC in a few months. Hence the low turnout and pass rate for APs.

Of note the largest science/magnet within our district does NOT use the 4 x 4 block but rather the traditional so as to not disadvantage the largest concentrated percentage of AP students.

Did I mention DETESTING the 4 x 4 block???

Kat