Block scheduling vs 7 period day

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Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:48:25 +0000

It sounds like there are definite advantges and disadvantages to both. I am impressed by some of the very creative scheduling in some schools. My son who is a senior is now on day 2 of his 7 period schedule. Both kids (the other a freshman) said the classes went so quickly that it seemed that by the time teachers introduced themselves it was time to leave. My older son has 4 AP classes and an independent study project and of course college aps to work on. EC’s have him getting home late 4 nights per week. I am wondering how and if schools that have 7 and 8 period scheduling have tweaked their system to make things work out for kids with ambitious course loads. I am specifically wondering about adjustments made in test schedules or due dates of assignments. I am also a little worried about my younger S getting used to focusing for such a short period and the effect of this on prep for college. I would appreciate it if some of you who have some experience with a 7 period schedule can speak to this.