<p>Also, not having any “frees” can be exhausting for a student, over time. There are volunteer opportunities they can’t participate in. Tour guides, for example, need “frees” in order to give tours. Students who are Varsity athletes need frees to get homework and classwork done, because they’re likely to spend lots of time traveling. If a student needs extra help in a topic, it’s easier to meet with teachers if you have some free blocks during the week. The teachers can and will meet with students outside of the class schedule, but it makes it more difficult.</p>