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Holliston High School shifts to seven‑period rotating day; graduation credits reduced by one
Summary
High‑school leaders presented a new schedule with 64‑minute periods, a 41‑minute daily SEL/DSB block, and a seven‑day rotation in which two periods drop each day. The committee approved the structural changes and administrators said graduation requirements will drop from 26 to 25 credits, with most adjustments to electives.
High‑school administrators presented a redesigned schedule and program‑of‑studies preview to the Holliston School Committee, saying the goal is to preserve academic breadth while simplifying course structures.
The proposed framework uses 64‑minute class periods, a daily 41‑minute dedicated SEL/DSB block, and a seven‑day rotation in which two periods do not meet each day. Administrators said classes will be offered either as semester or year‑long courses and emphasized that the model is used in other districts.
Officials said the change reduces the number of courses students take…
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