What is it and how does it work?
Instead of the same 6 classes taken all year long, you will take 4 classes
each semester and a years worth of work will be taught in a semester.
Instead of classes being 55 minutes in length, classes will be 90 minutes
long - allowing teachers and students alike to engage in different activities
and different learning styles.
You will only change classes 3 times during the day and have homework, books
to carry for 4 classes!
You will have the opportunity to earn 8 credits a year (4 each semester).
You will have 2 academic and 2 elective classes each semester or more
academics each semester if you choose!!
Advantages of Block:
Improved teaching and learning
Ability to focus student's attention
More courses offered
Stronger interpersonal relationships between students and teachers formed
Achievement levels increase
Pace of school relaxes
Improvement in discipline
Attitude and comprehension improve
Teachers lecture less and therefore students engage in more active learning
Class tardies are reduced
Student attendance increases
