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We are gathering information about the possibility of changing from a 4X4 block schedule to either a traditional or a hybrid schedule.
The 4X4 block is what we have now - four 90-minute classes that are complete after a semester's time (18 weeks). Students receive a full credit for each passed class after the 18 weeks. In other words, each class is only 18 weeks long and a new set of classes is taken the second semester.
A traditional schedule is seven 50-55 minute classes taken every day for the duration of the year. The end of the fall semester in December is the midpoint of the class (with the exception of 9 week, 0.5 credit classes like health and personal fitness). Students receive 0.5 credit for each passed half-class each semester, a full credit by the end of the school year. In other words, each class is a full year long, with half credit given at the end of each of the two semesters. There is no schedule change after the holiday break (except for the 9 week classes previously mentioned).
A hybrid schedule is one that incorporates both of these ideas - the schedule is typically seven 50-55 minute year-long classes, with either block days in the week or certain classes scheduled as block for one semester.