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Hampshire County board approves first reading of revised graduation requirements, including Algebra II requirement
Summary
The Hampshire County Board of Education approved a first reading of proposed changes to Policy 2120 that would move the high school from a semester block to a yearlong 8-period schedule and lower credits required for graduation while making Algebra II a required course for future cohorts.
The Hampshire County Board of Education on Jan. 5 approved the first reading of proposed revisions to Policy 2120, which would change high-school scheduling and graduation-credit requirements beginning with coming freshman cohorts.
Superintendent (S2) told the board the district seeks to move from a four-period semester (90-minute blocks) to an eight-period, yearlong schedule so students keep core classes through the full school year. "Some courses that need more time and lab work can still be doubled up," he said, adding that the move would keep instruction for tested subjects continuous…
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