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Students urge Martinez Unified board to keep "seventh period," saying cuts would curb electives and college readiness
Summary
Dozens of Alhambra High students and parents told the Martinez Unified Board on March 23 that removing the high school's seventh period would limit electives, weaken college applications and reduce supports for students with learning differences; the board heard the testimony but took no immediate action on scheduling.
At the Martinez Unified School District board meeting on March 23, dozens of Alhambra High School students and several parents urged trustees not to eliminate the school's "seventh period," saying the schedule change would reduce access to electives, advanced courses and essential rehearsal time for performing arts.
"Removing the seventh period would be detrimental to all students on campus," Valeria Gonzales Sandoval, a sophomore, told the board. "Removing the option to take an extra class would make students applying to colleges inferior compared to other applicants." She said a cut would make Alhambra diplomas less competitive.
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