Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Oyster River High School previews move to eight‑block schedule to increase time on learning
Summary
District leaders showed example eight‑block schedules that keep 80‑minute instructional blocks, add a regular 30‑minute flex/advisory period and create an additional elective/study block; staff said the change aims to increase instructional time and reduce scheduling conflicts for students, including more supports for CTE and tutoring.
Oyster River school leaders presented detailed sample schedules on Feb. 4 showing how a planned shift to an eight‑block day would preserve 80‑minute classes while adding a regular 30‑minute flex/advisory period and an eighth block for many students.
Administrators said the change is intended to increase “time on learning,” give students more elective choices and provide a formal study hall or support block that can be used for the writing center,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
