Bell Schedules

What Is a Block Schedule?

Students enjoy greater flexibility with block scheduling and an innovative four-day school week. The system consists of on average four 36-day blocks per school year. During each block, the student takes and completes three or more courses (minimum three for full-time status); each course meets four days a week. At the end of the block, the earned credit is applied to the transcript. Students attend four mini-semesters, earning 6 to 8 credits per year depending on the option chosen. Fridays are dedicated to student services such as tutoring, testing, conferences, field trips, and career-related activities.

This system offers the motivational advantage of earning a positive reward in a shorter amount of time — and allows a student who has fallen behind to catch up and graduate on time with their class, or even before the end of the school year. Additional work-experience credit may be earned for each 128 hours verified by an employer and turned in to the front office (see the student handbook for complete requirements).