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Students say new eight-period day widened course access, eased college planning
Summary
Multiple Plainfield North High School students told the Board of Education that the district's new eight-period day allowed them to take desired courses (including ASL), keep late arrival, and avoid summer school.
Mikaela Vella, a junior at Plainfield North High School, told the Board of Education on Sept. 10 that Plainfield's new eight-period day "has been a magnificent addition to my educational experience." Vella said the schedule allowed her to take American Sign Language all four years while meeting college credit and graduation requirements.
Ashley Elliott, a senior at Plainfield North, said the eight-period day "makes it possible for me to balance my senior…
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