A modified block schedule provides more frequent opportunities for students to connect with their teachers throughout the week, helping reinforce learning on a regular basis. It also increases instructional time for most courses.

By combining shorter daily classes with longer periods on select days, teachers can better match their instruction to the needs of their content — offering time for practice, collaboration and hands-on learning, as well as deeper study or labs.

FLEX provides dedicated time during the school week for students to receive extra support, enrichment or make up missed work — without missing instructional time.

It also gives students more voice and choice in how they use their time to meet their individual learning needs. Students may use FLEX time to get help from a teacher, complete assignments or participate in enrichment opportunities.

By building this time into the schedule each week, students and staff have consistent opportunities to catch up, stay on track and strengthen connections through schoolwide activities — without taking time away from core classes.

More information about how FLEX time will be used will be shared by your student's school before the start of the school year.

Our goal is to build strong, engaging learning pathways in each content area so students have meaningful choices throughout their high school experience.

Under the current requirements (28 credits) and an eight-period day, some courses have low enrollment, which makes it difficult to offer them consistently. Updating the requirements allows us to better align course offerings with student interests and ensure classes have enough enrollment to support a dynamic learning environment.

As a result, some courses may be offered in alternating years. This approach helps provide more consistent scheduling so students can plan ahead with greater confidence.

Advisory is a regularly scheduled time for students to connect with a small group of classmates and a staff member, build relationships and strengthen a sense of community. During Advisory, students also receive guidance on topics such as course selection, goal setting and overall school support. This time serves a similar purpose to the Advisory structure currently in place.

The new schedule provides greater consistency for students with unique or flexible learning needs. This includes students participating in accelerated courses, internships, apprenticeships or employment for credit, as well as those attending part-time. Instead of navigating an A/B day rotation, students will follow a more consistent weekly schedule.

This approach also creates more consistent teaching schedules for shared staff and allows elective courses to meet daily during a quarter, expanding opportunities for student choice and participation.