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Board debates Greenwich High School schedule, freshman English levels and house alignment
Summary
At a retreat the board discussed the merits of the existing rotating (drop 2) schedule versus a 7-block day, freshman English course-level structure (1-12/1-13/1-13a), and whether the house system should be re-aligned by grade.
The board reviewed multiple high-school structural issues at the retreat, focusing on three connected topics: (1) the current rotating "drop 2" schedule, (2) the freshman English course structure (commonly discussed as 1-12, 1-13, and 1-13a), and (3) whether houses should be organized by grade.
Staff presented a brief analysis showing the tradeoffs between the frequently used rotating schedule (drop 2) and a seven-block daily schedule. The district said the rotating model allows flexibility and offers students windows for extra help and varied block lengths; a seven-block day would shorten individual class periods but, over the full…
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