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Clark County High School presents schedule options; staff survey favors keeping 8‑period day
Summary
High‑school leaders reviewed multiple scheduling models (8‑period, 4x4 block, AB alternating block, hybrid, 7‑period) and presented staff survey results showing 77.6% favor for the current 8‑period day. The board asked for a narrowed follow‑up survey and recommended staff return with a recommendation before registration.
Principal Dana Waring and a high‑school leadership team presented a detailed review of scheduling models to the Clark County School Board on Oct. 20, outlining advantages and disadvantages for student learning, transfer students and offsite partner programs.
Waring described current enrollment (about 675 students) and program offerings including IB, AP, dual enrollment with Blue Ridge and Laurel Ridge community colleges, and internship/apprenticeship opportunities. She said the district considered several models: the current 8‑period day (48‑minute periods), 4x4 semester block with 90‑minute classes, AB alternating 90‑minute block, a 7‑period day and a hybrid that mixes…
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