I also went to a high school with block scheduling. It was one of the most beneficial things that could have been offered. Since twice as much time was spent in the classroom, the classes only lasted one semester. This allowed students to take many additional classes, that otherwise would not have been offered. (i.e. two years of CAPP Chemistry, CAPP English, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Biology--only two of these classes had been offered prior to the block scheduling) For those who did not choose to take the "nerd" classes, additional art/FFA/foreign language classes could be taken, or volunteer time could be performed as a teacher's assistant with the local elementary or junior high school. The opportunity of taking these classes greatly helped in acclimating to the college environment, and made reaching my degree requirements easier. While not every student wants to or is able to take advantage of what I did, I feel that those who could have are greatly missing out. It's too bad the students are paying because our wonderful government can't seem to get a handle on how important education really is.

as a former student coming from block scheduling, it had its up's and its downs... there was more for the students to take in within the 88 minutes, which for some was beneficial, yet, having to remember it all when it came down to mid terms, let alone finals was difficult... if the teachers fell behind on what they needed to teach for the day (depending on the class), it reflected in the grades.... I'm glad that edgerton's going back to an 8 hr. schedule... it will definately benefit the students....

I am an alumni of EHS and I had the eight class period days. The kid's now like these four blocks. I guess what ever option is best for the students should get the go ahead. I also believe the administration good look at cutting "things" on their end. Remodeling etc. It always seeems as though the students pay first. Afterall, the parent's basically fund the sports with the fees we pay out. It's just a shame for some of the underclassmen that have their schedules planned for the next four years, how will that be handled? In the end, I am confident it will work out and Edgerton will produce fine student's like they have.

Once again quality education takes second place to the bottom line. How sad for Edgerton. Lowering the standards is not going to make the American system more competitive. What is really needed is a longer school year - 190 days instead of 180. But they can't do that, either, because (a) the State will not allow a start before September 1 and (b) they can't afford to pay teachers the extra 5.5% for the extra days.

As a former student of Edgerton HS, we had the 8 hour day with study halls. Depending on what days, we had two study halls. We were required to take gym all through HS, so on the days of no gym, we had study hall. We didn't have freshman in the HS either. I think this is a good thing, 88 minutes in a class was just too long. The kids didn't get anything more out of 88 minutes, than they will out of the 44. A few of the 88 minute classes became a gab session instead of studying or doing the homework that was required. I have been in those 88 minute classes and have seen it personally.

As the parent of students who take honors and AP classes, a required study hall would be a blessing. It would certainly help remove the stigma of having a study hall.

I'm sure something else could be cut but it would be sports, music, phy ed, health, etc. I think cutting the schedule is a better option. But that is just my opinion!

There must be some other way to reduce costs with the new schedule other than to require that each student spend 44 minutes a day in a "holding pen" referred to as a study hall. What a waste of these students' time! Can't something else be trimmed in the budget instead, or class sizes increased a little, or something?