Six-period days
Traditional junior high school schedules typically offer six classes per day, allowing students to take a standard mix of classes—usually math, English, social studies, science, physical education, and an elective.
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Alvarado Intermediate School, Rowland Unified School District, a 2004 Schools to Watch™-Taking Center Stage Model School
Alvarado has a rotating six-period schedule. Each day starts and ends with a different class. For instance, Monday starts with “A” period and ends with “F”; Tuesday starts with “B” period and ends with “A.” This allows every student the chance to be at his or her best in every class at least one day a week.
Each student takes the following classes:
- English/language arts
- Mathematics
- History
- Science
- Physical education
- Exploratory or elective class
The day begins at 7:48 a.m. and concludes at 2:28 p.m., with the exception of a late start on Tuesday to allow time for staff meetings. After school, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30p.m., there are a variety of activities, including tutoring, clubs, sports, music programs, and other activities.
Culver City Middle School, Culver City Unified School District, a 2003 Schools to Watch™-Taking Center Stage Model School
Students have a daily sustained silent reading time during Culver City’s six-period day.
Rancho Milpitas Middle School, Milpitas Unified School District, a 2005 Schools to Watch™-Taking Center Stage model school and a 2005 California Distinguished School
Students attend six periods per day. School begins each day at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. School ends for students at 1:25 p.m. on Wednesdays to allow teacher to have planning time.
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